House Salad Recipe

Make this fresh House Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette in just minutes! Crisp vegetables and a bright, homemade lemon dressing create the perfect easy side salad for any meal.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 0

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 584kcal

Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

Ingredients

1 head Romaine lettuce
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
1 cup Swiss cheese grated
1/2 lb. bacon cooked and chopped
1 1/2 cups croutons
1/2 C toasted almonds optional

Lemon Dressing:

3/4 cup olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic minced
1 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl.
Combine all dressing ingredients, mix desired amount well over salad ingredients and chill.

Notes

The homemade lemon vinaigrette is the star of this salad. Whisk it together a day or two in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. Just give it a good shake or whisk before using, as the oil and lemon juice will naturally separate.
Use the freshest ingredients you can find. Crisp romaine, ripe tomatoes, crunchy croutons, freshly grated cheese, give this salad the best flavor and texture. Freshly grated Swiss cheese is another simple upgrade that makes a big difference.
Wait to toss the salad with the dressing until just before serving. This keeps the lettuce crisp and prevents the vegetables from becoming soggy.
Turn this side salad into a main course by topping it with grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, or steak.
Change up the type of cheese you use. Use cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, blue cheese, gorgonzola cheese or feta.
You can also use your favorite kind of leafy greens instead of Romaine. Spinach, iceberg, butter lettuce and a spring mix all work great.

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