Tossed Garden Recipe
Romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, croutons & dressing choice
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Romaine Lettuce
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly under running water. Trim off any wilted or damaged leaves. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes under running water. Dice the tomatoes into small cubes and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
Prepare the Cucumbers
Wash the cucumber. Peel it if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon if preferred, and then slice into half-moon shapes. Add the cucumber slices to the salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare the Onion
Peel the onion and slice it thinly. If you prefer a milder taste, soak the onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain. Add the onion to the salad bowl.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Salad
Gently toss all the prepared ingredients in the salad bowl to combine evenly. Add the croutons on top.
- 6
Add Dressing
Drizzle your dressing of choice over the salad. Start with a small amount and add more to taste. Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
