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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber and red onion thinly.
- 2
Assemble the Salad
- 3
Combine the Base Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
- 4
Add the Toppings
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and croutons over the salad base.
Make the Dressing
- 5
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Serve the Salad
- 6
Dress and Serve
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.