Side Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Dressings
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber (optional) and slice it into thin rounds. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare the Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
- 5
Shred the Carrot
Peel the carrot and shred it using a grater. Add the shredded carrot to the salad bowl.
Dressing Preparation
- 6
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.