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Simple Santa Maria Green Salad
Our barbecue is always served with fresh green salad and grilled garlic bread. These sides perfectly accompany the dense, spicy tri-tip and beans.
What You'll Need
Simple Green Salad Ingredients
- 2 tbsp red onion, minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, finely ground
- 1/4 tsp dijon mustard
- 6 cups curly leaf lettuce torn
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Steps to Make
Recipe Instructions
- Combine minced onion and vinegar in a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add oil, salt, pepper and mustard to the onion and vinegar, whisk well.
- Place the lettuce, sliced onion and tomatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with dressing. Gently toss to combine.

Santa Maria Style
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Need more recipes for simple, traditional Santa Maria Style foods? Download the official Santa Maria Valley Cookbook.