How to Master Restaurant-Quality Salads at Home
What You'll Need
- 2–3 types of lettuce (leaf, romaine, iceberg, red leaf, or radicchio)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced into half moons
- 1 red radish, diced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons Pam's Prep All Purpose Seasoning
- Small bunch of green onions, chopped
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme, oregano, and parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- Pinch of salt
How to Make It
1. Start the Base:
- Roughly chop all of your selected lettuce and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the lettuce and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of Pam’s Prep All Purpose Seasoning, then toss again.
2. Layer the Veggies:
- Add diced radish, cucumber, and half of the chopped green onions.
- Toss and sprinkle with another teaspoon of seasoning. Toss again.
3. Add Final Toppings:
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped herbs (reserve half for garnish).
- Sprinkle with more seasoning and toss again. Add a pinch of salt and give the salad one final toss.
Final Touch
- Top with reserved green onions and herbs. Lightly sprinkle remaining seasoning.
- Drizzle with olive oil and white wine vinegar. Serve and enjoy!
Note: Use your favorite salad components to make this your own! For restaurant-quality results, layer your seasoning and toss between each addition. The oil and vinegar will naturally distribute as you eat.