Eliza's Salad Recipe
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and house vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
House Vinaigrette
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Wash and Prepare the Vegetables
Thoroughly wash the mixed greens under cold running water. Shake off any excess water and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Slice the Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the mixed greens.
- 3
Prepare the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
Making the Vinaigrette
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Taste and Adjust
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Assembling the Salad
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the house vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
- 7
Toss to Combine
Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients evenly with the vinaigrette.
- 8
Serve
Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for a short time to chill before serving.