Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 117 votes

Our Favorite House Salad

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces fresh spring greens, baby lettuce or your greens of choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1/3 cup mild banana peppers
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • if you’re feeling it: torn pepperoni pieces
garlic sourdough croutons
  • 2 cups torn sourdough bread pieces/cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
dressing
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Add your greens to a large bowl and season them liberally with salt and pepper. Add the rest of your ingredients, your croutons and dress!
garlic sourdough croutons
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread the bread pieces on a baking sheet and cover with olive oil, tossing well. Sprinkle with garlic powder and salt, tossing again. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
dressing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper. Continue to whisk while streaming in the olive oil. This dressing stays great in the fridge in a sealed container for a week or so, so feel free to make a double batch if desired!
Report Abuse
Login to Continue
Forgot password?
Don't have an account? Register