Big D's House Salad
Brighten up your table with Big D's House Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, tender mixed greens, and a colorful assortment of fresh vegetables, including cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and shredded carrot. This crowd-pleasing classic is elevated with a sprinkle of crunchy croutons and tangy feta cheese, perfectly balanced by a homemade balsamic vinaigrette that blends extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic for a touch of sweetness and zest. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and flavorful salad is the ultimate addition to any meal—or a satisfying dish on its own. Perfect for weeknight dinners or hosting a gathering, Big D's House Salad is a fresh and easy recipe you're sure to make again and again.
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Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 cup Croutons
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and mixed greens. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and combine with the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Peel and shred the carrot using a box grater or julienne slicer. Add all the prepared vegetables to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Sprinkle the croutons and crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad.
Step 4
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
Step 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad. Toss gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients and coat them in the dressing.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful Big D's House Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1216.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1132.8 |
| Total Fat 82.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 69.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2826.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 85.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.7g | |
| Protein 24.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 628.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2194.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories