Chopped Salad

Crunchy, salty, fresh, and just sweet enough — the kind of salad you actually crave.

Ingredients

• Romaine lettuce, chopped

• Cucumbers, chopped

• Carrots, chopped

• Radishes, chopped

• Feta cheese (omit for vegan option)

• Pepperoncinis, sliced

For the Balsamic Dressing

• 1 shallot, very finely minced

• 1 small garlic clove, grated

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon honey

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

• ½ cup olive oil

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Dressing
   In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking, until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Assemble the Salad
   Start by chopping the romaine and cucumbers — take your time and enjoy the process. Follow with the carrots and radishes. Finish with crumbled feta and sliced pepperoncinis.

3. Serve
   Serve the salad with the balsamic dressing on the side. That way, leftovers stay crisp for the next day.