Rustica Recipe
Cucumber, roasted beets, Bulgarian feta, olives, gem lettuce, watercress, tomato, lemon herb vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Peel and cut the roasted beets into wedges. Chop the tomato into bite-sized pieces.
Assemble the Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, roasted beet wedges, chopped tomato, olives, and watercress.
Add Lettuce and Feta
Tear the gem lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad bowl. Crumble the Bulgarian feta cheese over the top.
Prepare the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and mixed herbs to create a lemon herb vinaigrette.
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the lemon herb vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
Serve
Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant salad.