Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

head lettuce

torn into large pieces

1 unit

carrot

shredded

3 unit

tomatoes

diced

6 unit

green onions

sliced

6 unit

radishes

sliced

0.25 unit

cauliflower

cut in pieces

0.38 tsp

garlic powder

2 stalk

celery

chopped

0.5 unit

cucumber

sliced

2 tbsp

capers

2 tsp

lemon juice

1 tbsp

corn oil

1 unit

egg

hard-cooked, halves

1 cup

cheese

shredded

Step 1
~1 min

Tear lettuce into large pieces and place in a large bowl.

Step 2
~1 min

Shred or slice the carrot and add to the bowl.

Step 3
~1 min

Dice the tomatoes and add to the bowl.

Step 4
~1 min

Slice the green onions and add to the bowl.

Step 5
~1 min

Slice the radishes and add to the bowl.

Step 6
~1 min

Cut the cauliflower into pieces and add to the bowl.

Step 7
~1 min

Chop the celery and add to the bowl.

Step 8
~1 min

Slice the cucumber and add to the bowl.

Step 9
~1 min

Add capers to the bowl.

Step 10
~1 min

Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and garlic powder.

Step 11
~1 min

Toss the vegetables together.

Step 12
~1 min

Add lemon juice and toss again.

Step 13
~1 min

Add desired amount of corn oil and toss to coat.

Step 14
~1 min

Garnish with hard-cooked egg halves or deviled eggs and shredded cheese, if desired.

Step 15
~1 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.

Use a homemade vinaigrette instead of oil and lemon juice.

Chill the vegetables before serving for a refreshing salad.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Vegetables can be chopped ahead of time, but dress right before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Low
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.

Serve as a light lunch with a slice of whole-wheat bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Grilled fish
Hummus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common dish in American cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Picnics
Barbecues

Occasion Tags

Summer
Picnic
Barbecue

Popularity Score

65/100

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