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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Vegetables
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
- 4
Slice Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
- 5
Chop Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds from the bell pepper, chop it into bite-sized pieces, and add it to the bowl.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Final Assembly
- 7
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the prepared salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- 8
Serve
Divide the salad into serving plates or bowls and enjoy your fresh side salad!