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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cool running water. Remove any damaged or wilted leaves. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cool water. Cut each tomato in half and add to the bowl with the chopped lettuce.
- 3
Add Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired. Slice it in half lengthwise and then cut into half-moon shapes. Add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the slices to the mixing bowl. If the flavor of raw onion is too strong, soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes before adding.
- 5
Add Carrots
Peel the carrots and then grate or julienne them. Add the grated carrots to the salad bowl.
- 6
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Combine and Serve
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients. Serve immediately.