House Salad Recipes
House salad recipes offer a diverse range of flavors and textures to complement any main course.
Ingredients
- 1 head of romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onions
- 1/2 cup croutons
For the vinaigrette dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine and iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Add the croutons and toss again.
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Innovative House Salad
Innovative house salad recipes venture beyond traditional greens to incorporate unexpected ingredients, creating tantalizing and distinctive combinations. These recipes may feature: Grilled Fruit: Warm slices of grilled peaches, strawberries, or pineapple add a touch of sweetness and smokiness to the salad. To prepare, slice the fruit thinly and grill over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side. Shaved Vegetables: Shaved vegetables, such as carrots, beets, or fennel, provide a crisp and refreshing texture. Use a vegetable peeler to create thin, ribbon-like shavings. Quinoa: This ancient grain adds a nutty flavor and protein to the salad. Cook 1 cup of quinoa according to the package directions and let it cool before adding it to the salad. These innovations offer endless possibilities for creating unique and flavorful house salads that will delight your taste buds.Dressing Options
Variety of Dressings
House salad recipes offer a wide variety of dressings to complement the fresh, crisp greens. Whether you prefer the tangy bite of a vinaigrette, the creamy richness of ranch, or the zesty sweetness of honey-mustard, there's a dressing that will perfectly suit your palate. Some of the most popular options include: Classic Vinaigrette: A simple yet flavorful dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Creamy Ranch: The beloved American dressing, made with buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, onion, and garlic. Honey-Mustard: A sweet and tangy dressing made with honey, mustard, mayonnaise, and vinegar. Lemon-Pepper: A refreshing and light dressing made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, black pepper, olive oil, and honey. Balsamic Vinaigrette: A rich and flavorful dressing made with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey. Each dressing can be customized to your liking by adjusting the proportions of the ingredients. For example, you can add more olive oil to the vinaigrette for a lighter flavor, or more mayonnaise to the ranch for a creamier texture. You can also add herbs, spices, or even chopped vegetables to enhance the flavor.Nutrition
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 335mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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