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    House Salad

    Published: May 1, 2022 · Modified: Oct 26, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Enjoy this house salad every day of the week. It's light, made with 10 nutritious ingredients, and ready in just 10 minutes. A healthy lunch!

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    This house salad definitely is one of my favorite salads ever. It is so simple, easy to make, healthy, and refreshing that I really want to have it every day!

    An easy and customizable lunch or dinner that will nourish you from the inside out. The best part is that it's ready in just 10 minutes and requires 10 inexpensive ingredients.

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    1. What is a house salad?
    2. Ingredient notes
    3. Dietary variations
    4. How to make a house salad
    5. How to store a house salad
    6. Serving suggestions
    7. Looking for more vegan side dishes?
    8. Did you make this house salad recipe?
    9. House Salad
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    What is a house salad?

    A house salad is essentially the kind of salad that any US restaurant serves on a daily basis. It is made with simple ingredients and served with a vinaigrette dressing.

    Some of the most common ingredients are lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and croutons, among others.

    Ingredient notes

    • Romaine lettuce: feel free to make your own version of this house salad recipe using any type or lettuce or leafy green you have on hand.
    • Croutons: use them store-bought or make your own recipe at home!
    • Cherry tomatoes: any type of tomatoes is okay.
    • Vegan shredded cheese: Although I used store-bought vegan cheese, if you can’t find it or prefer a homemade version, our vegan Parmesan cheese is exactly what you're looking for!
    • Extra virgin olive oil: I’m Spanish, so I use extra virgin olive oil to cook most of my dishes. However, any type of oil is okay. I always use extra virgin oils when possible because they’re healthier. 
    • Apple cider vinegar: Feel free to replace the apple cider vinegar with white vinegar or lemon juice.

    Dietary variations

    • Make it gluten-free: use gluten-free croutons if needed. You could also make our easy chickpea croutons recipe.
    • Make it oil-free: use any oil-free dressing you want, store-bought or homemade. I do suggest you try our easy tahini dressing, it’s delicious and ready in 5 minutes!
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    How to make a house salad

    • Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
    • To make the vinaigrette, put all the vinaigrette ingredients into a jar, top with the lid, and shake until the ingredients are completely mixed together.
    • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and mix until well combined.
    • Serve your house salad immediately.

    How to store a house salad

    • Fridge: best when fresh, keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days (dressing separate from the salad).

    Serving suggestions

    To add some vegetable protein to your house salad, I suggest you serve it with some fried tofu or baked tofu.

    Looking for more vegan side dishes?

    • Sauteed Kale
    • Asian Slaw
    • Tofu Salad
    • Vegetable Tempura
    • Kelp Noodle Salad
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    Did you make this house salad recipe?

    Please leave a comment and rate it below. We’d love to hear from you!

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    House Salad

    Enjoy this house salad every day of the week. It's light, made with 10 nutritious ingredients, and ready in just 10 minutes. A healthy lunch!
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    Course: Salads, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    For the house salad:

    • 6 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
    • 1 and ½ cups croutons
    • 1 and ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup vegan shredded cheese
    • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
    • ¼ red onion, sliced

    For the vinaigrette:

    • 6 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • â…› teaspoon ground black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Add all the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Set aside.
    • To make the vinaigrette, add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a jar, top with the lid, and shake until the ingredients are completely mixed together. You can also add them to a small bowl and mix with a fork or a whisk until well combined.
    • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and mix until well combined.
    • Serve your house salad immediately.
    • Best when fresh, keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days (dressing separate from the salad).

    Notes

    • Feel free to use any type of oil, vinegar, or salt you want.
    • Incorporate any vegetables you have on hand, this salad always works!
    • You could even add nuts like almonds or walnuts.
    • Use gluten-free croutons if needed. Feel free to make our easy chickpea croutons recipe. 
    • I used store-bought vegan shredded cheese, but if you can’t find it or prefer a homemade version, our vegan Parmesan cheese is exactly what you're looking for!
    • To add some vegetable protein to your house salad, I suggest you serve it with some fried tofu or baked tofu.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 18.4g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Sodium: 331mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 1.7g

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