Side Salad Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

lettuce, cucumber, cheddar, tomato and onion

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

1
Prepare Lettuce
Wash the lettuce thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Shake off excess water and then chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
2
Slice Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. For a more decorative presentation, consider cutting the cucumber into half-moons.
3
Grate Cheddar Cheese
Using a cheese grater, grate the cheddar cheese until you have approximately one cup. Set aside.
4
Chop Tomatoes
Rinse the tomatoes under cold water. Cut them in half and remove the seeds if preferred. Chop the tomatoes into small cubes.
5
Slice Onion
Peel the onion and slice it thinly. If the flavor is too strong, you can soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes to mellow the taste.
6
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, sliced cucumber, grated cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, and sliced onion. Toss gently to mix all the ingredients together.
7
Serve
Serve the salad immediately as a side dish. Optionally, you can add your favorite dressing on top before serving.