Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsRicco's Italian BistroSide Med Salad Recipe

Side Med Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Preparation of Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Prepare Greens

    Rinse the mixed greens under cold water, then dry them using a salad spinner or pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Slice Cherry Tomatoes

    Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Cucumber

    Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.

Adding Toppings

  1. 4

    Chop Red Onion

    Thinly slice the half medium red onion and set aside.

  2. 5

    Prepare Olives

    If using whole olives, slice them in half or leave them whole as preferred.

  3. 6

    Add Feta Cheese

    Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.

Making the Dressing

  1. 7

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

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

Assembling the Salad

  1. 8

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the prepared mixed greens, sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chopped red onion, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.

  2. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

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