Tossed Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Add-Ins
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
Begin by washing the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with a paper towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Chop the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Slice the Red Onion
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add to the salad bowl, adjusting the amount to your taste.
Add-Ins Preparation
- 5
Grate or Slice the Carrots
If using whole carrots, peel and grate them or slice them into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.
- 6
Chop the Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.
- 7
Crumble the Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad, distributing it evenly.
- 8
Add Olives
If using whole olives, slice them in half or leave them whole as per your preference. Add to the salad.
Dressing Preparation
- 9
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.
- 10
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and coat them with the dressing.