Half & Half Recipe
Choose any salad + bowl of soup
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Ingredients
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Salad
Soup
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber thinly, and chop the red onion into small pieces.
- 2
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- 4
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Soup Preparation
- 5
- 6
Cook the Soup Base
In a large pot, add the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes.
- 7
Add Seasoning
Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 8
Finish and Serve
Remove the bay leaf before serving the soup hot in bowls alongside the prepared salad.