Large Garden Salad - Serves 4-6 Recipe
Mario's famous garden salad in a large format to feed 4-6 people. Includes a bottle of our Famous Garden Dressing!
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Garden Dressing
Method
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!
