Craft Your Own Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Greens
Dressing
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Greens
- 1
Wash and Chop Greens
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce, spinach, and arugula under cold running water. Drain well and chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces.
Make the Dressing
- 2
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Prepare the Toppings
- 3
Chop Toppings
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, chop the cucumber into half-moons, slice the red onion thinly, and dice the avocado. Set aside.
Assemble the Salad
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, add the chopped greens, then layer the prepared toppings (cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese) on top. If using, add grilled chicken or bacon bits for a protein boost.
Dress the Salad
- 5
Add Dressing
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
