Side Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Side Salad
Method
Side Salad
- 1
Rinse and thoroughly dry the mixed greens; tear or chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare vegetables
Halve cherry tomatoes; slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons; thinly slice the red onion; add all to the bowl with greens.
- 3
Crumble cheese and prepare croutons
If using feta, crumble cheese to about 1/4 cup; set aside. If using croutons, measure out 1 cup and set nearby.
- 4
Make dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
- 5
Dress the greens
Drizzle the dressing over the greens and vegetables; toss until evenly coated.
- 6
Finish and serve
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and add croutons if using. Toss gently and serve immediately.