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House Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing
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Salad
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In a large serving bowl, add the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, shredded carrots and sliced onion. Toss salad to combine.
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Top with croutons. Serve with Creamy Balsamic Dressing on the side.
Dressing
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Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until fully combined.
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If dressing is too thick, add 1/2 teaspoon of water at a time until desired consistency.
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Store dressing in a container with a tight fitting lid in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Lettuce Thoroughly 💧Spin or pat lettuce completely dry after washing to prevent excess water from diluting your dressing and making the salad soggy within minutes of assembly.
- Make Dressing 2 Hours Ahead ⏰Prepare the creamy balsamic dressing 2 hours in advance to allow the garlic, mustard, and seasonings to fully meld together for deeper, more complex flavor development.
- Toast Croutons Fresh Before Serving 🔥Add croutons just before serving or lightly toast them in a dry pan with your Italian seasoning blend moments before plating to maintain their crispy texture and prevent sogginess.
- Cut Vegetables to Uniform Sizes 🔪Slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions into similarly-sized pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the salad and create a more refined, professional presentation.
- Emulsify Mayo Properly for Smoothness 🥣Slowly whisk the mayonnaise into your balsamic vinegar and mustard mixture while adding water gradually to prevent breaking and achieve a silky, luxurious dressing consistency.
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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