Jun 09 2026

House Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Chopped romaine, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, diced cucumbers, garlic croutons – choice of dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Cheese and Croutons

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Romaine

    Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Remove any damaged outer leaves. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes and cucumbers into small pieces. Add the diced tomatoes and cucumbers to the bowl with the chopped romaine.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese and Croutons

    Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the salad. Then, add the garlic croutons on top of the salad mixture.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle your dressing of choice over the salad. Start with a small amount and add more to taste, ensuring even coverage over all ingredients.

  5. 5

    Toss the Salad

    Using two large utensils, gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, ensuring everyone gets a bit of everything.

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