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house salad

A simple and classic house salad with fresh Romaine, tomato, cucumber, shredded carrots, and red onions tossed with a light homemade Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect as a side for any meal or a light lunch on its own!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 head Romaine lettuce washed and trimmed
  • 1 large tomato diced (heirloom or Roma)
  • 0.5 medium English cucumber sliced or diced
  • 0.5 cup shredded carrots
  • 0.33 cup red onion thinly sliced and rinsed
  • to taste Parmesan cheese freshly grated for garnish
  • to taste croutons homemade or store-bought for garnish
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey or maple syrup/agave nectar to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt plus more if desired
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more if desired

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl (or individual plates), place the washed and trimmed Romaine lettuce. Top with diced tomato, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced red onions as desired.
  • In a small jar with a lid, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. Seal and shake well. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine evenly. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and croutons as desired.
  • Serve immediately. Extra vinaigrette can be stored airtight in the fridge for up to 7 days. Let it come to room temperature and shake well before using again.

Notes

This basic house salad is highly flexible. You can add proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp for a more substantial meal or add different veggies or nuts for texture. The vinaigrette is a light and tangy classic that complements a variety of dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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