House Recipe

Prepare cucumber

Wash the English cucumber thoroughly. Trim the ends and slice cucumber into 1/4-inch rounds (or half-moons if you prefer). Place the sliced cucumber into a large mixing bowl.

Prepare cheese

If using a block of cheddar, grate or roughly cube enough to measure 1 cup. Scatter the cheddar over the cucumbers in the mixing bowl.

Add optional veggies

If using red onion, thinly slice and separate into rings, then add 1/4 cup to the bowl. Halve cherry tomatoes and add 1/2 cup if using.

Add croutons

Add 1 cup of croutons to the bowl. If you prefer croutons crispier, wait to add until just before serving.

Toss salad

Lightly toss the cucumber, cheddar, optional vegetables, and croutons to combine so ingredients are evenly distributed.

If using bottled dressing

Choose one bottled dressing (ranch, balsamic vinaigrette, or Italian). Drizzle about 1/4 cup (60 ml) over the salad, then toss gently to coat. Taste and add more dressing as desired.

If using olive oil & lemon

In a small bowl or measuring cup combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk briefly and drizzle over the salad, then toss gently to combine.

Adjust and serve

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired. If croutons were held back, add them now for maximum crunch. Serve immediately.