Insalata 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
Toppings
Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or salad spinner. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the fresh tomatoes and cucumber. For the red onion, slice thinly. Add all chopped vegetables to the salad bowl with the Romaine.
- 3
Add Olives
Pit and slice the Kalamata olives if necessary. Add them to the salad bowl.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 4
Mix the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and emulsified.
Final Assembly
- 5
Toss the Salad
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.