Tossed Garden Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Optional Add-ons
Dressing
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Ingredients
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, carrots, and bell pepper under cold running water. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, grate the carrots, and chop the bell pepper into strips.
- 2
Combine Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, grated carrots, and bell pepper. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
Prepare the Optional Add-ons
- 3
Add Tuna or Chicken Salad
If using, scoop the tuna salad or chicken salad on top of the mixed salad base. You can either serve it on the side or mix it in, according to preference.
Make the Dressing
- 4
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Serve the Salad
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- 6
Plate and Enjoy
Serve the salad immediately in individual bowls or on a large serving platter. Enjoy your fresh tossed garden salad!