Large House Salad Recipe
mixed greens, onion, cucumber, tomato, carrots, and croutons with choice of dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing (Optional)
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and spin dry. Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then slice it into thin half-moons. Core the tomatoes, chop them into bite-sized pieces. Peel the carrots and slice them into thin rounds. Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots, and red onion. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- 3
Add Croutons
Sprinkle the croutons over the salad mixture and toss lightly to distribute them evenly.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the salad ingredients evenly with the dressing.