Recipes East Side Mario's Large Garden Salad - Serves 4-6

Large Garden Salad - Serves 4-6 Recipe

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Oct 11 2025

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30m

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Serves 6

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Recipe information

Make Large Garden Salad - Serves 4-6 in just 30m. Mario's famous garden salad in a large format to feed 4-6 people. Includes a bottle of our Famous Garden Dressing!

Salad Preparation

1. Prepare the Vegetables

Wash all fresh vegetables under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels.

2. Chop the Romaine Lettuce

Remove the core from the Romaine lettuce and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.

3. Halve the Cherry Tomatoes

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.

4. Slice the Cucumber

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.

5. Chop the Red Bell Pepper

Remove the seeds and stem from the red bell pepper, then chop it into small pieces. Add to the salad bowl.

6. Grate the Carrots

Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor. Add to the salad bowl.

7. Slice the Red Onion

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl along with the olives and feta cheese.

Dressing Preparation

8. Combine Dressing Ingredients

In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, honey, salt, and black pepper.

9. Whisk or Shake

Whisk the ingredients together until emulsified, or seal the jar and shake vigorously until mixed.

10. Taste and Adjust Seasoning

Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Assembly

11. Combine Salad and Dressing

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad in the bowl. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

12. Serve

Serve the large garden salad immediately or refrigerate for a short time before serving. Enjoy!