House Salad Recipe
Romaine lettuce, carrots, orange, beets, onions, tomato and a citrus vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Citrus Vinaigrette
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a clean towel. Tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Carrots
Peel the carrots and slice them thinly or grate them using a grater. Add the sliced or grated carrots to the salad bowl.
- 3
Prepare the Orange
Peel the orange and segment it, removing any seeds. Cut the segments into smaller pieces. Add the orange pieces to the salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare the Beets
If using raw beets, wash them thoroughly and peel the skin. Then, slice the beets thinly. If using pre-cooked beets, simply slice them. Add the sliced beets to the salad bowl.
- 5
Prepare the Onion
Peel and slice the small onion thinly. If you prefer a milder taste, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes before adding them to the salad. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
- 6
Prepare the Tomato
Wash the tomato and cut it into wedges or slices. Add the tomato pieces to the salad bowl.
Citrus Vinaigrette Preparation
- 7
Mix the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, orange juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until all ingredients are well combined and emulsified.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.