House Salad Recipe
Make House Salad Recipe at home. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Prepare Greens
Wash the romaine lettuce and spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water. Spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels. Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Peel the cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise, then slice it into half-moons. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all the chopped vegetables into the bowl with the greens.
Adding Toppings
- 3
Add Carrots and Avocado
Grate or julienne the carrots and add them to the salad bowl. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh out, and cut it into cubes. Gently add the avocado to the salad.
- 4
Sprinkle Croutons and Feta
Add the croutons and crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
