Jun 09 2026

House Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Iceberg, Romaine, Shredded Cheese & Vegetables. Tossed in our homemade Italian Vinaigrette. With Grilled Chicken Amogio or Grilled Shrimp $7. --With Entrée $4.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Italian Vinaigrette

Protein Options

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop the Lettuce

    In a large bowl, chop the iceberg and romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and slice the cucumber, and grate the carrot. Add all the vegetables to the bowl with the lettuce.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the salad base mixture.

Making the Italian Vinaigrette

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

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

  2. 5

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.

Finishing the Salad

  1. 6

    Toss the Salad

    Pour the vinaigrette over the salad base and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

  2. 7

    Add Protein

    If using grilled chicken or shrimp, slice the chicken breast and arrange it on top of the salad or add grilled shrimp on top.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve immediately in bowls or plates, enjoying as a light meal or side dish.

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