PARTY PLATTER HOUSE SALAD

PARTY PLATTER HOUSE SALAD – House Salad with zesty apple cider vinaigrette is a crisp, fresh and healthy side salad that can double as a hearty main salad perfect for lunch or dinner!

Here is everything you will need:

In this house salad recipe, romaine, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion and crunchy croutons are dressed with a simple and delicious apple cider vinaigrette for an easy, everyday side salad.

INGREDIENTS:

— Leafy greens – I used romaine, but you can switch it up with butter lettuce, iceberg, spring mix, or baby spinach.

— Carrots – use pre-shredded for ease, or quarter baby carrots for quick matchsticks.

— Cucumber – thinly sliced, cut slices in half or quarter them for smaller pieces.

— Tomatoes – slice in half, or if using larger tomatoes, cut into wedges or quarters.

— Red onion – shallots would be great too.

— Croutons – seek out vegan croutons (I used Simply Organic brand that contains no dairy).

— Dressing – the dressing is a simple mix of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon, garlic, salt + pepper.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Make the vinaigrette by whisking together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, Dijon, and salt and pepper in a small bowl or glass container.

Chop and slice the romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes and whatever else needs prepping.

Top-down view of freshly assembled house salad with items surrounding.

Add the romaine into a large mixing bowl, top with cucumbers, carrots, red onion and croutons.

Top-down view of dressing being poured on house salad.

Pour the dressing overtop and toss to mix. And now you’re ready to enjoy!

Split the salad up as a side salad for 4 – 6, or serve as a big, hearty salad for two!

TIPS

Change up the dressing. Keep it varied with this Vegan Ranch, Creamy Ranch Hemp Dressing, Maple Dijon Dressing, Tahini Miso Dressing or Healthy Flax + Evo Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Storage. Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 – 3 days, in a covered container.

Meal prep. It makes a great meal prep salad, with the dressing stored separately for best results.