House Salad Recipe
your choice of: balsamic (VG, GF), italian (VG, GF), ranch (GF), or blue cheese
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressings
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut into half-moon slices. Thinly slice the red onion, and grate the carrots. Chop the bell pepper into small pieces.
- 2
Combine the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, sliced red onion, grated carrots, and chopped bell pepper. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
- 3
Add Croutons
Sprinkle the croutons over the top of the salad mixture. This will add a crunchy texture.
Dressing Selection
- 4
Choose Your Dressing
Select your preferred dressing from the options: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Italian Dressing, Ranch Dressing, or Blue Cheese Dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- 5