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Garden salad with romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, and cheddar

Garden Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Make a crisp garden salad with romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, cheddar, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette in 20 minutes.
Servings: 6 side salads

Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.

Prep: 20 minutes Total: 20 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 large romaine lettuce hearts chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small cucumber sliced into half moons
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar for dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard for dressing
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning for dressing
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for dressing

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, onion, and cheddar to a large bowl and toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dry the vegetables well so the vinaigrette clings instead of becoming watery.