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Traditional House Salad

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A fresh and crisp traditional house salad made with romaine lettuce, colorful vegetables, crunchy croutons, and a simple homemade vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

  • For the salad:
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup croutons
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • For the dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, shredded carrots, croutons, and cheese on top.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly emulsified.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
  5. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Keep dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent soggy greens.
  • Ensure lettuce is completely dry before assembling.
  • Add grilled chicken or hard-boiled eggs for a heartier meal.
  • Substitute mixed greens or iceberg lettuce if desired.
  • Store salad and dressing separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days.

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