Dinner Salad Recipe
Mixed lettuce, shredded carrots, black olives, red onions, tomatoes & croutons. Gluten-free option available upon request.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Optional Gluten-Free Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Wash and Prepare Vegetables
Thoroughly wash the mixed lettuce under running water. Dry it using a salad spinner or pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Next, peel and shred the carrots if they are not pre-shredded, and chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the Red Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. If desired, you can soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
Prepare the Black Olives
Drain the black olives if they are canned, and slice them into rings or keep them whole, depending on your preference.
Assembling the Salad
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed lettuce, shredded carrots, black olives, sliced red onions, and chopped tomatoes. Gently toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
Add Croutons
Sprinkle the croutons over the salad just before serving to maintain their crunchiness.
Serving
Serve and Enjoy
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side or light meal. If you are offering a gluten-free option, substitute standard croutons with gluten-free croutons.