Ricco's House Salad Recipe
Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, red onion, Kalamata olives, croutons, house dressings
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
House Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Mixed Greens
In a large salad bowl, place 4 cups of mixed greens as the base of your salad.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the mixed greens.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel and slice 1 large cucumber into half-moons, then add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Artichoke Hearts
Drain and chop 1 cup of artichoke hearts into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.
- 5
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice 0.5 medium red onion and add it to the salad for flavor and crunch.
- 6
Add Kalamata Olives
Add 0.5 cup of pitted Kalamata olives to the salad for a briny flavor.
- 7
Top with Croutons
Sprinkle 1 cup of croutons over the top of the salad for added texture.
House Dressing Preparation
- 8
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 0.25 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove.
- 9
Add Sweetness and Seasoning
Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10
Combine Dressing with Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the prepared salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.