Side Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Dressing
Optional Add-Ins
Method
Preparation of Vegetables
- 1
Prepare Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water, then slice them in half. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise and cut into half-moon shapes. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare Red Bell Pepper
Remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper. Cut it into thin strips. Set aside.
- 4
Prepare Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Rinse under cold water to reduce sharpness if desired. Set aside.
- 5
Prepare Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Dry using a salad spinner or paper towels.
Making the Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembling the Salad
- 7
Mix Salad Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the prepared cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and romaine lettuce. Toss gently.
- 8
Add Dressing
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- 9
Add Optional Ingredients
If using, sprinkle feta cheese and olives over the salad. Slice the avocado and arrange it on top. Serve immediately.