House Salad Recipe
American · Side dish · 15 min total
A crisp and refreshing house salad with a tangy vinaigrette, perfect as a starter or side dish for any meal.
15
min prep
min prep
4
servings
servings
180
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, arugula, radicchio)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and carrots.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese if using, and serve immediately.
Tips
- For best flavor, let the dressed salad sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Add croutons or toasted nuts for extra crunch.
- Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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