House Salad (v) Recipe
Make House Salad (v) 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
Preparation
- 1
Wash and Prepare Vegetables
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion under cold water. Dry the romaine lettuce with a salad spinner or paper towels. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into rounds, and thinly slice the red onion.
Assemble the Salad
- 2
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, and sliced red onion. Toss gently to combine the salad base.
- 3
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the feta cheese (if using), olives, and croutons over the salad. Toss the salad gently again to distribute the toppings evenly.
Make the Dressing
- 4
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is well-mixed and emulsified.
Serve
- 5
Dress the Salad
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- 6
Enjoy
Serve the house salad immediately as a fresh and vibrant side dish or as a light main course.
