Jul 13 2026
Restaurantsâ€șMike's Italian Kitchenâ€șHand Tossed House Salad Recipe

Hand Tossed House Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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. 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. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 4

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the feta cheese, olives, and croutons over the salad mixture. Gently toss again to distribute toppings evenly.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 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

  1. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates and serve immediately.

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