House Salad Recipe
Fresh greens with your choice of dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Dry Greens
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce and spinach under cold running water. Shake off excess water or use a salad spinner to dry them completely.
- 2
Chop the Romaine and Spinach
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl. Tear the spinach leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl.
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and julienne the carrot. Finely chop the red onion. Add all the prepared vegetables to the salad bowl.
Adding Toppings
- 4
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the feta cheese, olives, and croutons over the mixed greens and vegetables in the salad bowl.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Assembling the Salad
- 6
Combine and Serve
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.
