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House Salad

House Salad
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A fresh, vibrant, and easy-to-make House Salad featuring a mix of crisp greens, colorful vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, dressed with a simple lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal or side dish, this customizable salad delivers crisp textures and balanced flavors in minutes.

Ingredients

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Salad Base

  • 2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded or sliced carrots

Add-Ins

  • 1/4 cup black or green olives
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Simple Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Greens: Wash and dry all mixed greens thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Tear any large leaves into bite-sized pieces for easier eating.
  2. Chop and Slice Vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, shred or slice the carrots, and thinly slice the red onion. Keeping sizes uniform ensures even flavor and texture distribution.
  3. Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the prepared greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and red onion. Toss gently to mix without bruising the greens.
  4. Add Olives and Cheese: Scatter black or green olives and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top to add salty and creamy flavor notes.
  5. Make and Toss with Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Notes

  • Use fresh greens: Always opt for crisp, vibrant leaves for best taste and texture.
  • Dry your salad thoroughly: Excess water dilutes the dressing and ruins crunchiness.
  • Toss lightly: Toss gently to avoid bruising the greens.
  • Customize your dressing: Adjust acidity and sweetness to your preference.
  • Add ingredients last minute: Add cheese and olives just before serving to keep flavors distinct.

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