Casa Fresca Recipe
Romaine lettuce, fresh tomato, cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, kalamata olives tossed in our house vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Remove the outer leaves if they are wilted. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the fresh tomatoes into small cubes and add them to the salad bowl with the lettuce. Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon, and then slice it into half-moons. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.
- 3
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and separate the rings. Add the sliced red onion to the salad bowl along with the kalamata olives.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 4
Combine Vinaigrette Ingredients
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Whisk or Shake
Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together until well combined, or if using a jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously until the mixture is emulsified.