Jul 09 2026

House Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Served with (option grilled beef or grilled chicken) heart of palm, tomate, lettuce, onions, corn, and cucumber.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Protein (Choose one)

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Salad Ingredients

    Wash and dry the lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Peel and slice the cucumber. Dice the tomatoes and onions. Drain and slice the heart of palm into rounds.

  2. 2

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, corn, and heart of palm. Toss gently to mix.

Protein Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook Protein

    If using grilled beef or chicken, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the protein with salt and pepper (or any preferred seasoning) and grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 4

    Make Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Salad

    Top the prepared salad with sliced grilled beef or chicken. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

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