Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsHickory Garden RestaurantSide House Salad Recipe

Side House Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold water. Drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner.

  2. 2

    Cut the Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Finely slice the red onion.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.

  2. 4

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the feta cheese, olives, and sunflower seeds over the salad mixture.

Making the Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients and ensure an even coating of the dressing.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Salad

    Serve the salad immediately in individual bowls or plates, garnished with extra feta cheese or sunflower seeds if desired.

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