House Salad Recipe
with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Prepare the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
- 5
- 6
Add Feta Cheese and Croutons
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad, and top it with croutons.
Vinaigrette Preparation
- 7
Mix the Ingredients
In a small bowl or jar, combine the balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Whisk or Shake
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined, or seal the jar and shake vigorously until the dressing is smooth.
- 9
Taste and Adjust
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey to taste.
Combine and Serve
- 10
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the honey balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- 11
Toss and Serve
Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients with the dressing. Serve immediately.
