Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash and Prepare Greens
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce and spinach leaves under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture. Tear the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into rounds, chop the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, and grate or julienne the carrot. Set all chopped vegetables aside in a large mixing bowl.
Assembly
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In the large mixing bowl with the chopped vegetables, add the torn romaine lettuce and spinach leaves. Toss gently to combine.
- 4
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the feta cheese, olives, and sunflower seeds over the salad mixture. Gently toss again to evenly distribute the toppings.
Dressing
- 5
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined and emulsified.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the salad evenly with the dressing.