Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsHometown Country KitchenGarden Salad Recipe

Garden Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

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. 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. 2

    Add Shredded Carrots

    Sprinkle the shredded carrots over the torn romaine lettuce in the bowl.

  3. 3

    Add Shredded Cheese

    Evenly distribute the shredded cheese over the salad.

  4. 4

    Slice the Red Onion

    Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the sliced red onion to the salad bowl.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad.

  6. 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. 7

    Prepare the Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.

  8. 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. 9

    Serve

    Serve the garden salad immediately as a fresh side dish or light meal.

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