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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Toppings
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare Lettuce
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Remove any damaged leaves. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl. Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the bowl. Slice the red onion thinly and add it as well.
Dressing Preparation
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Assembly
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Drizzle the dressing over the salad base and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 5
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and croutons over the top of the salad. Serve immediately.

