Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsMac's TavernSide Salad Recipe

Side Salad Recipe

Inspired by Mac's Tavern
Time20m
Serves4

Make Side Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Vegetables

    Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

  2. 2

    Prepare Lettuce

    Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Cut Cherry Tomatoes

    Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Slice Cucumber

    Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then add them to the bowl.

  5. 5

    Chop Red Onion

    Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.

Adding Toppings

  1. 6

    Add Cheese and Olives

    Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and olives over the top of the salad.

  2. 7

    Toss in Croutons

    Add the croutons to the salad just before serving for added crunch.

Making the Dressing

  1. 8

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.

  2. 9

    Season the Dressing

    Add salt and black pepper to the dressing to taste, and whisk again.

Serving

  1. 10

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the prepared salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish.

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