Side Salad Recipe
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
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
Prepare Lettuce
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 3
Cut Cherry Tomatoes
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
- 4
- 5
Chop Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Adding Toppings
- 6
Add Cheese and Olives
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and olives over the top of the salad.
- 7
Toss in Croutons
Add the croutons to the salad just before serving for added crunch.
Making the Dressing
- 8
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
- 9
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to the dressing to taste, and whisk again.
Serving
- 10
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the prepared salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- 11
Serve
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish.
