Easy Garden Salad Recipe
A fresh, crunchy garden salad made with crisp romaine lettuce, fresh vegetables, smoky cheddar cheese, and plenty of texture from crunchy toppings. Simple, satisfying, and perfect for everyday meals.
Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 large cucumber chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¾ cup smoked cheddar cheese freshly grated
- ¼ cup sunflower seed kernels
- ¼ cup crispy onions
- ½ cup croutons
- Dressing of choice for serving
Instructions
- Chop the romaine lettuce and add it to a large salad bowl.
- Prepare the vegetables by slicing the red onion, chopping the cucumber, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
- Layer the vegetables over the romaine.
- Grate the smoked cheddar cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the salad.
- Top with sunflower seed kernels, crispy onions, and croutons just before serving.
- Toss with your favorite dressing or serve the dressing on the side and enjoy.
Notes
Notes
- For best texture, add the crunchy toppings right before serving.
- This salad is easy to customize with proteins like grilled chicken or salmon.
- Freshly grated cheese makes a big difference in flavor and texture.