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Market House Salad
A crisp, colorful house salad with mixed greens, fresh garden veggies, crunchy croutons, and your favorite dressing.
Why we love it
Fast, flexible, and made from everyday produce—perfect as a side for almost anything.
Tip
Toss greens with dressing first, then gently fold in the veggies to avoid bruising.
Market House Salad
Ingredients
Keep greens very dry and keep croutons separate until serving for maximum crunch.
- 4 cupsmixed greens
- 1 cupcherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 mediumcarrot, grated
- 1/4red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1/4 cupsalad dressing (add more to taste)
- 1/2 cupcroutons
Prep plan
Prep checklist
- Wash and thoroughly dry greens and vegetables
- Slice/grate all vegetables
- Measure dressing and keep croutons ready
Make ahead
Prep veggies up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate separately; keep greens dry.
Serving tip
Add dressing and croutons only when ready to eat.
Method
- Step 1
Prep
Wash vegetables and fully dry the greens (salad spinner or paper towels).
- Step 2
Cut the vegetables
Halve tomatoes, slice cucumber, grate carrot, thinly slice onion, and slice bell pepper into strips.
- Step 3
Assemble
Add mixed greens to a large bowl and layer the vegetables on top.
- Step 4
Dress and finish
Pour in dressing and toss gently. Add more dressing if desired, then sprinkle croutons on top.
- Step 5
Serve
Serve immediately, or refrigerate undressed and add dressing/croutons right before serving.
Substitutions
Want to swap ingredients (especially protein)? Make changes in Instacart® before checkout.
- Make it vegan: use a vegan dressing and egg/dairy-free croutons
- Swap croutons for toasted sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
- Add chickpeas or white beans for an easy protein boost
