Side Salad Recipe
Lettuce blend, tomato, onion, red cabbage.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing (optional)
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce Blend
Rinse the lettuce blend under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Spin dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
Chop the Tomato
Wash the tomato, remove the stem, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Slice the Onion
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. If the taste is too strong, you can soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes before adding them to the salad.
- 4
Shred the Red Cabbage
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and cut it into quarters. Shred the cabbage finely using a knife or a mandoline.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce blend, chopped tomato, sliced red onion, and shredded red cabbage. Toss gently to mix.
Optional Dressing Preparation
- 6
Mix 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 just before serving and toss to coat evenly.
