Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoseph's Fine DiningSide House Recipe

Side House Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

spring mix, tomato, cucumber, carrot toasted fennel oil, lemon, crispy garlic

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Garnish

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the spring mix thoroughly. Dice the tomato, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and grate the carrot.

  2. 2

    Combine the Salad Base

    In a large bowl, combine the spring mix, diced tomato, sliced cucumber, and grated carrot. Toss gently to mix.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the toasted fennel oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are coated.

Garnish Preparation

  1. 5

    Crispy Garlic

    In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel.

  2. 6

    Finish the Salad

    Sprinkle the crispy garlic over the dressed salad just before serving for added flavor and crunch.

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