Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIzzy'sSan Francisco "slug" Salad Recipe

San Francisco "slug" Salad Recipe

Inspired by Izzy's
Time30m
Serves4

Inspired by the San Francisco Fire Department

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Greens

    Begin by thoroughly washing the romaine lettuce and arugula under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel before chopping them into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl. Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then chop it into half-moon shapes. Add the cucumber to the bowl. Thinly slice the radishes and add them to the mix as well.

Adding Toppings

  1. 3

    Prepare Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Dice the avocado and gently fold it into the salad to avoid mashing.

  2. 4

    Add Cheese and Seeds

    Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and sprinkle the sunflower seeds on top. Add the chopped fresh parsley for an added burst of flavor.

Making the Dressing

  1. 5

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

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

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad before serving. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

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