Side Med Salad Recipe
Make Side Med Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 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
Slice Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
- 3
Prepare Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.
Adding Toppings
- 4
Chop Red Onion
Thinly slice the half medium red onion and set aside.
- 5
Prepare Olives
If using whole olives, slice them in half or leave them whole as preferred.
- 6
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
Making the Dressing
- 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
- 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.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.