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House Salad

House Salad
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The House Salad is a fresh, nutritious, and low-calorie meal featuring a vibrant mix of crisp lettuce greens, garden-fresh vegetables, and a simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing. Perfect as a quick lunch, light dinner, or side dish, it is easy to prepare, highly customizable, and packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants to support a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

Greens and Vegetables

  • Mixed lettuce greens (romaine, iceberg, leaf lettuce) – 4 cups
  • Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, halved
  • Cucumber slices – 1 cup, thinly sliced
  • Red onions – 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
  • Carrots – 1/2 cup, julienned or shredded
  • Bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange) – 1/2 cup, diced

Dressing

  • Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice or vinegar – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the greens: Wash and dry the lettuce leaves thoroughly to prevent sogginess, then tear into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
  2. Chop the vegetables: Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, thinly slice the cucumbers and red onions, julienne the carrots, and dice the bell peppers to create a colorful medley.
  3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, gently toss the mixed greens with all the chopped vegetables to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, salt, and pepper until combined. Adjust acidity and seasoning as preferred.
  5. Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients without bruising the greens. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Dry your greens well to avoid sogginess.
  • Add dressing gradually to prevent overdressing.
  • Chill the salad before serving for a refreshing crispness.
  • Toss gently to maintain light, airy texture.

Nutrition

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