The Original Recipe
Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Cheddar Cheese
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Cheese
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the lettuce thoroughly under cold running water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop the Tomato
Cut the tomato into quarters, remove the seeds, and then dice it into small pieces. Add the diced tomato to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare the Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. If desired, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce the sharpness. Drain and add to the salad bowl.
- 5
Add the Cheese
Grate or cube the cheddar cheese and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients in the bowl.