Garden Salad Recipe
Fresh romaine, shredded carrots, shredded cheese, red onion, cucumber & tomato.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Remove any wilted or damaged outer leaves. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Shredded Carrots
Sprinkle the shredded carrots over the torn romaine lettuce in the bowl.
- 3
Add Shredded Cheese
Evenly distribute the shredded cheese over the salad.
- 4
Slice the Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the sliced red onion to the salad bowl.
- 5
- 6
Dice the Tomato
Wash the tomato, remove the stem, and dice it into small pieces. Add the diced tomato to the salad bowl.
- 7
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure they are evenly coated with the dressing.
- 9
Serve
Serve the garden salad immediately as a fresh side dish or light meal.