Side Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Dressings
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
Wash and Prepare Vegetables
Start by washing all the vegetables under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Chop the Lettuce
Take the Romaine lettuce and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Halve the Cherry Tomatoes
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl with the romaine lettuce.
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Chop the Red Onion
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Grate the Carrot
Use a grater to shred the carrot and add it to the salad bowl.
Dressing Preparation
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.
Add Optional Toppings
If desired, sprinkle feta cheese and croutons on top of the salad before serving.