Jul 14 2026

House Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, cucumbers, carrots, and your choice of dressing

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Preparation of Salad

  1. 1

    Wash and Prepare Vegetables

    Thoroughly wash the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber under cold running water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Slice the mushrooms and onion, and shred the carrot.

  2. 2

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, thinly sliced onion, diced cucumber, and shredded carrot.

Preparation of Dressing

  1. 3

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined and emulsified.

Final Assembly

  1. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

  2. 5

    Serve

    Serve the salad immediately as a fresh side dish or enjoy it as a light meal.

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