Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTops DinerSimple Salad Recipe

Simple Salad Recipe

Inspired by Tops Diner
Time20m
Serves2

Iceberg, mixed greens, small tomato, cucumber, carrots, red onion, aged cheddar, boiled egg, croutons, house vinaigrette on the side

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the iceberg lettuce and mixed greens thoroughly under cold water. Tear the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl with the mixed greens.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the small tomato, slice the cucumber, and julienne the carrot. Finely chop the red onion. Add all the chopped vegetables to the salad bowl with the lettuce and greens.

Toppings Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Toppings

    Grate the aged cheddar cheese. Peel and slice the boiled eggs into quarters. Add the grated cheese and sliced eggs on top of the salad.

  2. 4

    Add Croutons

    Sprinkle the croutons over the salad for added crunch.

Dressing

  1. 5

    Serve with Dressing

    Pour the house vinaigrette into a small bowl or dressing container and serve it on the side with the salad, allowing individuals to dress their salad to taste.

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