Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBernie's DinerSide Salad Recipe

Side Salad Recipe

Inspired by Bernie's Diner
Time20m
Serves4

Make Side Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Preparing the Base

  1. 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. 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

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

  2. 4

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the feta cheese, olives, and croutons over the salad mixture.

Making the Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

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