Side Salad Recipe
Make Side Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Base Ingredients
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Greens
Rinse the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water. Shake off excess water and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Peel the red onion and slice it thinly.
Assembling the Salad
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- 4
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the feta cheese, olives, and croutons over the salad mixture.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.