Chef Salad Recipe
Assorted fresh veggies.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Vegetables
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Greens
Rinse the romaine lettuce and spinach under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside. Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin slices. Remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Peel the carrots and grate them or cut them into thin matchsticks.
- 3
Mix the Vegetables
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and carrots to the bowl with the greens. Toss gently to combine the vegetables evenly.
Adding Toppings
- 4
Add the Toppings
Finely chop the red onion and sprinkle it over the salad. Add the feta cheese crumbles and olives to the salad. Toss gently to distribute the toppings evenly.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Final Assembly
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the dressing. Serve immediately.