Jun 09 2026

House Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make House Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Wash and Prepare Vegetables

    Rinse the mixed salad greens under cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Shred the Carrot

    Peel and shred the carrot using a box grater or a food processor. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, shredded carrot, feta cheese, and olives.

Making the Dressing

  1. 4

    Whisk the Dressing Ingredients

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

Assembling the Salad

  1. 5

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or a light main course.

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