Jul 14 2026

House Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

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. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Slice the Cucumber

    Peel the cucumber if desired. Slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, and add to the salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Dice the Tomatoes

    Core the tomatoes and cut them into small cubes. Add to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Shred the Carrot

    Peel the carrot and use a grater to shred it into fine pieces. Add to the salad bowl.

  5. 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. 6

    Slice the Red Onion

    Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add to the salad bowl.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 7

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the salad mixture.

  2. 8

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.

  3. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Salad

    Serve the salad immediately in individual bowls or on plates. Enjoy your fresh house salad!

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