House Salad Side Recipe
Make House Salad Side Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Greens
Vegetables
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Greens
- 1
Wash and Prepare Greens
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce and spinach under cold running water. Remove any wilted leaves. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Chop Greens
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place both the chopped romaine and spinach into a large salad bowl.
Preparation of Vegetables
- 3
Prep Vegetables
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the bell pepper into small chunks.
- 4
Add Vegetables to Salad
Add the prepared cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper to the bowl with the greens.
Adding Toppings
- 5
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and olives over the top of the salad mixture.
Making the Dressing
- 6
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified.
Serving the Salad
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.