Jun 09 2026

Ensalada Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Ensalada Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Dressing

Optional Toppings

Method

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop

    Rinse the lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper under cold water. Chop them into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Toss Vegetables

    Gently toss the chopped lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper together in the salad bowl to combine.

Making the Dressing

  1. 3

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 4

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the dressing and adjust the salt and pepper according to your preference.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the tossed vegetables in the salad bowl. Gently toss again to evenly coat the vegetables with the dressing.

  2. 6

    Add Optional Toppings

    If desired, add crumbled feta cheese, olives, and sliced avocado on top of the salad before serving.

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