Salad recipe served on a plate, by Johnny Cascone's Italian Restaurant
Jun 09 2026

Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixed Greens

    In a large salad bowl, add 4 cups of mixed greens as the base of your salad.

  2. 2

    Add Cherry Tomatoes

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Slice the Cucumber

    Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then add to the salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Chop the Red Onion

    Finely chop the red onion and add 1/4 cup to the salad.

Adding Toppings

  1. 5

    Add Feta Cheese

    Crumble 1/2 cup of feta cheese over the top of the salad.

  2. 6

    Incorporate Olives

    Add 1/4 cup of olives to the salad for added flavor.

  3. 7

    Slice the Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it into wedges. Arrange the avocado on top of the salad.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 8

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of honey until well combined.

  2. 9

    Season the Dressing

    Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting based on your preference.

  3. 10

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

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