Family Style Salads Recipe
Serves 6 – 8 people with Italian Cheeses * Add: and Top Broiled.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Italian Cheeses
Dressing
Toppings
Method
Prepare Salad Base
- 1
Chop Vegetables
Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and slice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the bell pepper into small pieces.
- 2
Combine Salad Base
In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. Toss gently to mix.
Prepare Italian Cheeses
- 3
Add Cheeses
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad base.
Make Dressing
- 4
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Prepare Toppings
- 6
Broil Toppings
Preheat the broiler. In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with Italian seasoning. Spread the mixture evenly over the salad.
- 7
Broil Salad
Place the salad under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Serve
- 8
Serve the Salad
Remove the salad from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.