The Original - Farmhaus Salad Recipe
Leaf lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing Options
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the leaf lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop the Tomato
Dice the large tomato into small cubes and add it to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare the Red Onion
Peel the small red onion and slice it thinly. Add the sliced onion to the salad bowl.
- 5
Add Cheddar Cheese
Shred or cube the cheddar cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and honey (if using). Whisk until well combined.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.