Crowd Pleasing Classic House Salad Recipe

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 6 cups)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or shredded Parmesan)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, shredded carrots, and black olives.
3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until all the vegetables are evenly coated.
4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and give it one more light toss.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.