House Salad Recipe
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House Salad Recipe
Description
The House Salad Recipe features a blend of crisp romaine lettuce and fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, providing a balance of crunch and mild sharpness. Cheddar cheese adds a subtle creamy element, while the croutons contribute a toasted texture. The preparation is simple: the ingredients are divided evenly into bowls and topped with your preferred dressing to complement the fresh ingredients. The thin slicing of red onion ensures its flavor is not overpowering, maintaining harmony with the other ingredients.
The texture of this salad is notably crunchy from the romaine and croutons, accompanied by juicy bursts from the tomatoes and refreshing cucumber slices. The cheddar shreds add a touched richness without overwhelming the dish. By choosing a quality dressing, such as Ranch, you can enhance the familiar restaurant-style taste.
This salad serves well as a light side dish to accompany a variety of meals or as a simple, fresh starter. Its components are easy to prepare and assemble, making it practical for home cooking and everyday use.
Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomato sliced
- 1 whole English cucumber sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup croutons
- dressing of choice I recommend Ranch
Instructions
- Divide the ingredients between 4 individual salad bowls.
- Top with your favorite dressing.
- Serve and enjoy with your favorite dish!
Notes
- Use chopped romaine to maintain a crisp texture similar to restaurant house salad.
- Slice the red onion very thin to avoid an overpowering onion flavor.
- The choice of dressing significantly affects the overall taste; try Ranch for a traditional flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4488IU | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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