Jul 14 2026
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Large Garden Salad Recipe

Inspired by Shamrocks
Time30m
Serves4

Crisp lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, green pepper, cheese and homemade croutons.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Homemade Croutons

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the lettuce under cold water, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Chop the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and green pepper into bite-sized pieces as well.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine the torn lettuce, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, green pepper, and cheese. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.

Crouton Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare the Bread

    If using fresh bread, cut it into cubes. If using stale bread, you can skip this step.

  2. 4

    Season the Croutons

    In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

  3. 5

    Bake the Croutons

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the seasoned bread cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring halfway through.

Final Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine Salad and Croutons

    Once the croutons are done baking and have cooled slightly, add them to the salad mixture. Toss everything together gently.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the large garden salad immediately, optionally with your favorite dressing.

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