House Salad Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

Mixed Greens | Red Onion | Carrot | Cucumber | Crouton

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Mixed Greens
In a large bowl, add 4 cups of mixed greens as the base of your salad.
2
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice 0.5 cups of red onion and add it to the bowl with the mixed greens.
3
Shred the Carrot
Using a grater or a peeler, shred 1 medium carrot and sprinkle it over the greens and onion.
4
Dice the Cucumber
Chop 1 medium cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add it to the salad mixture.
5
Add Croutons
Sprinkle 1 cup of croutons over the top of the salad for added crunch.

6
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine.