Mama's Special Salad Recipe
Romaine lettuce, capers, purple onions, carrots & tomatoes tossed with Mama's dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Mama's Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Wash and Chop the Lettuce
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water. Shake off excess water and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.
- 2
- 3
Slice the Purple Onion
Peel the purple onion and slice it thinly. If desired, soak the onion slices in cold water for a few minutes to reduce their sharpness. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Dice the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters or bite-sized pieces. Add the tomatoes to the salad bowl.
- 5
Add the Capers
Sprinkle the capers over the salad mixture in the bowl.
Making Mama's Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure the salad is well coated with the dressing.
Serving the Salad
- 8
Serve Immediately
Serve the salad immediately as a fresh side dish or a light main course. Enjoy your Mama's Special Salad!
