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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped tomatoes to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Cucumbers
Wash the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon if desired, then slice the cucumber into half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is fully emulsified.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad in the bowl. Toss the salad gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.