A classic, go-to house salad recipe that pairs well with any meal! Made with common ingredients but has exceptional taste!
Ingredients
Creamy Italian Dressing:
1/3cupextra virgin olive oilsub avocado oil
2tablespoonswhite wine vinegar
3/4teaspoonkosher salt
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
1/4teaspoonlemon zestmore to taste
1small garlic clove
1 1/2teaspoondried basil
1 1/2teaspoondried thyme
2 1/4teaspoondried oregano
2teaspoonsdried parsley
1/4cupparmesan cheesegrated
2tablespoonshigh quality mayomore as needed
House Salad:
4-6cupsmixed greens
2cupscherry tomatoeshalved
2cupscucumbersliced and quartered
1/2cupred onionthinly sliced
1cupparmesan cheeseshaved
1-2cupscroutonsregular 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.