House Salad Recipe
Add chicken $5.00 | Add shrimp $6.00 • Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumber, croutons and fresh Mexican cheese. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Dice the tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and grate or julienne the carrots. Peel and slice the cucumber into half-moons.
- 2
Assemble the Salad
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, grated carrots, and sliced cucumber. Gently toss the ingredients together until evenly mixed.
- 3
Add Croutons and Cheese
Sprinkle the croutons and fresh Mexican cheese over the top of the salad. Toss gently to incorporate.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss the salad again to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
