House Salad Recipe
Spring mix with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and onions. Add chicken, shrimp, steak or salmon for extra.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Protein Options
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of spring mix greens, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 medium cucumber sliced into rounds. Grate or julienne 1 large carrot and add it to the bowl. Finally, thinly slice 0.25 cup of red onion and add to the mixture.
Add Protein (Optional)
- 2
Choose Your Protein
If desired, add 1 cup of your choice of protein: cooked chicken breast, cooked shrimp, sliced cooked steak, or flaked cooked salmon. Toss gently to mix.
Dressing Preparation
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
- 4
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.
