Simple House Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel or use a salad spinner. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Cut the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then slice into thin half-moons. Grate the carrot using a box grater or a food processor. Thinly slice the red onion.
- 3
Combine the Salad Ingredients
Add the chopped cucumber, grated carrot, and sliced red onion to the bowl with the romaine and cherry tomatoes. Toss gently to combine.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined or shake if using a jar.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
