Description
A classic, go-to house salad recipe that pairs well with any meal! Made with common ingredients but has exceptional taste!
Ingredients
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Creamy Italian Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (sub avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, more to taste
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons high quality mayo, more as needed
House Salad:
- 4–6 cups mixed greens
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced and quartered
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
- 1–2 cups croutons, regular or gluten-free
Instructions
- If making, add the Creamy Italian Dressing ingredients to a food processor. Mix until well combined and smooth. Taste and add additional salt or pepper, as desired. Set aside.
- Between four bowls divide the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parmesan cheese, and croutons.
- Serve dressing on the side, so people can add as much as they desire.
Notes
- Salad Ingredients: the measurements for the ingredients in the salad are a suggestion – feel free to increase or decrease, depending upon what you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 1.6 g
- Sodium: 277.8 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.6 g
- Protein: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 7.9 mg