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
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Wash and Chop Vegetables
Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare Cherry Tomatoes
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl with the chopped lettuce.
- 3
Slice Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Dice Red Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces. Add to the salad bowl.
Adding Toppings
- 5
Add Cheese and Olives
Crumble the feta cheese and scatter it over the salad. Add the olives as well.
- 6
Slice Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and sprinkle it over the salad.
Making the Dressing
- 7
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
- 8
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
Assembling the Salad
- 9
Toss the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately, or chill briefly in the refrigerator before serving.
