House Salad Recipe
Fresh chopped vegetables with lettuce, onion, cucumber, tomato, carrot, and bell pepper with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and choice of dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Chop the Vegetables
Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired. Slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, and add to the salad bowl.
- 3
Dice the Tomatoes
Core the tomatoes and cut them into small cubes. Add to the bowl.
- 4
Shred the Carrot
Peel the carrot and use a grater to shred it into fine pieces. Add to the salad bowl.
- 5
Chop the Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper. Chop it into small pieces and add to the bowl.
- 6
Slice the Red Onion
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add to the salad bowl.
Assembling the Salad
- 7
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the salad mixture.
- 8
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Salad
Serve the salad immediately in individual bowls or on plates. Enjoy your fresh house salad!
