Our House Salad

This is our family's favorite house salad! I've been making it the same way for years. It's our go-to side salad for weeknight meals, packed with fresh and crisp vegetables and finished with an easy balsamic dressing.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 ounces mixed greens
• 3 ounces lettuce of your choice (butter lettuce, romaine, artisan lettuce, etc)
• 1 1/2 cups sliced baby cucumbers
• 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup freshly shredded carrots (I use a box grater)
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions (or to taste)
• 1 cup croutons
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese for topping (to taste)
• Half a lemon (for serving)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make the balsamic dressing: In a mason jar, combine all the dressing ingredients. Seal the jar and shake to combine evenly. Set aside.
2. 2In a large serving bowl, arrange a bed of mixed greens and chopped lettuce. Tip: I like to use a salad spinner to wash the greens. This way, they are well wash and dried, which prevents sogginess.
3. 3Add the carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and croutons on top of the greens. Drizzle with the prepared dressing (adjust amount to taste) and toss until evenly coated.
4. 4Finish with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to brighten it up. Enjoy!