Insalata Recipe
House Salad with homemade honey balsamic vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and spin dry using a salad spinner. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and grate the carrot.
- 2
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, grated carrot, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped walnuts. Toss gently to combine.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 3
Mix the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl or jar, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined or shake in a jar until emulsified.
- 4
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the honey balsamic vinaigrette over the prepared salad. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- 5
Serve
Serve the salad immediately as a fresh side dish or light main course.