Jul 14 2026

House Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make House 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

Preparation of Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop the Romaine Lettuce

    Wash the romaine lettuce under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the salad. Peel and shred the carrot using a grater, then add to the bowl. Finally, thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.

Adding Toppings

  1. 3

    Add Feta Cheese and Olives

    Crumble the feta cheese into the salad bowl. Add the olives on top of the salad.

  2. 4

    Top with Croutons

    Sprinkle the croutons evenly across the salad for added crunch.

Preparing Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix the Dressing Ingredients

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

Final Assembly

  1. 6

    Toss the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.

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