Garden Side Salad Recipe
Crisp romaine lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber and shredded Colby.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing (Optional)
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce under cold water. Remove any wilted or damaged leaves. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Slice the Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the sliced onion to the salad bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Chop the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare the Cucumber
Wash the cucumber, peel it if desired, and slice it into rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
- 5
Add Shredded Colby Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded Colby cheese over the salad in the bowl.
Dressing Preparation (Optional)
- 6
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
