Description
A classic house salad made with crisp lettuce, fresh vegetables, crunchy croutons, and a simple homemade dressing. Perfect as a side or light meal.
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce
- Iceberg lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Seasoned croutons
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- Sugar
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry all lettuce thoroughly
- Chop romaine and iceberg into bite-sized pieces
- Slice tomatoes and red onion evenly
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth
- Add lettuce to a bowl and lightly toss with dressing
- Top with tomatoes, onion, cheese, and croutons
- Toss gently and serve immediately
Notes
- Dry lettuce completely for best texture
- Add dressing just before serving
- Store leftovers separately to keep salad crisp
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg