Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMercy KitchenSide Salad Recipe

Side Salad Recipe

Inspired by Mercy Kitchen
Time15m
Serves4

Make Side Salad Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Dressings

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 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. 2

    Add Cherry Tomatoes

    Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.

  3. 3

    Slice the Cucumber

    Peel the cucumber (optional) and slice it into thin rounds. Add the slices to the salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Red Onion

    Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.

  5. 5

    Shred the Carrot

    Peel the carrot and shred it using a grater. Add the shredded carrot to the salad bowl.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.

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