Tossed Salad Recipe
Fresh romaine and leaf lettuce with various toppings.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash the Lettuce
Thoroughly wash the romaine and leaf lettuce under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- 2
Tear the Lettuce
Tear the washed lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Adding Toppings
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and slice the cucumber, and grate or julienne the carrots. Thinly slice the red onion.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and red onion to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 5
Add Croutons and Feta
Sprinkle the croutons and feta cheese over the salad mixture.
Dressing the Salad
- 6
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serving
- 8
Serve Immediately
Serve the tossed salad immediately as a fresh and healthy side dish or light main course.