Side Salad Recipe
Make Side Salad Recipe in just 20m. 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
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Shake off excess water and chop into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Prepare the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Toppings
- 5
Slice the Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Scatter the slices over the salad.
- 6
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and sprinkle it over the salad.
- 7
Add Olives
Drain and rinse the olives (if using canned). Scatter them over the salad.
Prepare the Dressing
- 8
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
Final Assembly
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately while fresh. Enjoy your delicious side salad!