House Salad Recipe
A fresh salad topped with onions, carrots, diced tomatoes, croutons & cheddar cheese. Your choice of house-made dressings. Large is served with a pretzel pole.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Serving
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Greens
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce and spinach under cold water. Shake off excess water, then chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and roughly tear the spinach. Place both in a large salad bowl.
Adding Toppings
- 2
Prepare Salad Toppings
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl. Grate the carrots and add them along with the diced tomatoes. Toss in the croutons and shredded cheddar cheese to the salad bowl.
Making the Dressing
- 3
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
Assembling the Salad
- 4
Combine and Toss
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Be careful not to bruise the greens.
Serving the Salad
- 5
Plate and Serve
Serve the salad in individual bowls or plates. If making a large serving, accompany with a pretzel pole placed on the side.