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Big Green Salad

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Something green and crisp is in order, and this simple salad is just the thing. A tangy from-scratch honey-mustard dressing will make salad eaters out of even the youngest at the table.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 medium heads romaine
1/2 seedless cucumber
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon mild honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Tear romaine into bite-size pieces and put in a salad bowl. Halve cucumber lengthwise, then thinly slice diagonally and add to romaine along with celery.

    Step 2

    Whisk together remaining ingredients with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Add to salad and toss to coat.

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