Mom's Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash all the vegetables under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
Chop the Lettuce
Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 3
Slice the Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 4
Dice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber (if desired) and dice it into small cubes. Add to the salad bowl.
- 5
Grate the Carrots
Peel the carrots and use a grater to shred them. Add the shredded carrots to the salad bowl.
- 6
Slice the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
- 7
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad mixture.
- 8
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until well combined.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 10
Serve
Serve the salad immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for a refreshing taste.