Hessen Salad Recipe
Spinach, Tomato, Mushroom, Cucumber, Red Onion and Asiago Cheese
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with a clean towel. Place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Halve the Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the spinach.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Slice the Mushrooms
Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice them thinly. Add them to the salad bowl.
- 5
Chop the Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Optionally, rinse the sliced onion under cold water to reduce sharpness, then add it to the salad bowl.
- 6
Grate the Asiago Cheese
Using a grater, shred the asiago cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
Dressing Preparation
- 7
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients.