Salad recipe served on a plate, by Ricco's Italian Bistro
Jun 09 2026

Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Salad Dressing

Toppings

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Other Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Slice the cucumber, red onion, and carrots, then add these vegetables to the salad bowl as well.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 3

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Combine Salad and Dressing

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.

  2. 5

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the feta cheese, olives, and sunflower seeds on top of the salad.

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