Hand Tossed House Salad Recipe
Make Hand Tossed House Salad Recipe in just 30m. 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
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Greens
Thoroughly wash the Romaine lettuce and spinach under cold water. Pat dry with a clean towel. Chop the Romaine into bite-sized pieces and roughly tear the spinach leaves.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves. Peel the cucumber, then slice it into thin rounds. Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings or half-moons, depending on your preference.
Assembly of Salad
- 3
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- 4
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the feta cheese, olives, and croutons over the salad mixture. Gently toss again to distribute toppings evenly.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Final Assembly
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 7
Serve
Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates and serve immediately.


