Best Salad for Party
This is the salad your party didn’t know it needed—crunchy, fresh, and tossed in a sweet and tangy honey Dijon dressing that’ll make your guests wonder why they ever settled for store-bought. Bonus points: it’s ready in 15 minutes and makes enough to feed a small army.
EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)
- Peeler
- Box grater or food processor
- Small jar with lid or small bowl and whisk
Ingredients
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 medium plum tomatoes diced
- ½ large English cucumber quartered and sliced
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 large carrot peeled and shredded
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove minced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Veggies: Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop and place it in a large salad bowl. Dice the tomatoes, slice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion (you can soak it in cold water for 5–10 minutes if you want it milder), and shred the carrot. Add everything to the bowl.2 hearts romaine lettuce, 2 medium plum tomatoes, ½ large English cucumber, ½ red onion, 1 large carrot
- Make the Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic (if using). Shake or whisk until the dressing is fully mixed.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 small garlic clove
- Dress It Up: Pour the dressing over the salad. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss until everything is nicely coated and looking fresh.Salt and black pepper
- Serve It Fresh: Serve right away for max crunch, or store veggies and dressing separately if prepping ahead.