Best House Salad Recipes

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RESTAURANT-STYLE HOUSE SALAD



Restaurant-Style House Salad image

This is a recipe from a St. Louis based pasta restaurant chain and I have served this many time to rave reviews. I always the double the recipe.

Provided by BEBBEE

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
1 large head iceberg - rinsed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 cup sliced red onion
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, artichoke hearts, red onions and pimentos. Toss together.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and cheese. Refrigerate until chilled and pour over salad to coat. Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 975.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

OLIVE GARDEN-STYLE HOUSE SALAD



Olive Garden-Style House Salad image

For many customers, Olive Garden's all-you-can-eat salad is even better than the bottomless basket of breadsticks. The dish has been on the menu since the first restaurant opened in 1982, and it has become so popular over the years that Olive Garden started selling the dressing in grocery stores in 2017. The secret to re-creating the texture at home: a few spoonfuls of Miracle Whip.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 10-ounce bag American salad blend
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
4 small pepperoncini or other pickled peppers
1 small vine-ripened tomato, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1/2 cup large croutons
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, Miracle Whip, lemon juice, parmesan, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Make the salad: Place the salad blend in a large bowl and top with the red onion, pepperoncini, tomato, olives, croutons and cheese. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss.

MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY HOUSE SALAD



Maggiano's Little Italy House Salad image

From the restaurant chain. I just had it in FL and it was so delicious. Couldn't stop eating it. I got the recipe on-line. I made it with 1 cup (not 2 cups of oil)for the dressing and it was perfect. Also, I have used just Romaine and it was delicious too. Splenda can sub for sugar.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups romaine lettuce, bite-size
5 cups iceberg lettuce, bite-size
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
corn oil, for frying
4 ounces thinly slices prosciutto, cut into 2-inch squares
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups vegetable oil
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • In large, deep skillet, heat 1/2-inch corn oil. Add Prosciutto and cook until it turns dark brown and curls up on ends. Drain on paper towels. Cool and crumble into small bits.
  • For dressing, in medium mixing bowl, combine mustard, sugar, water, garlic, vinegar and salt. Whisk until combined. Whisk in oil in thin stream. Add pepper and oregano; whisk to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more sugar or garlic if necessary.
  • Place lettuce, onion, cheese and Prosciutto in large bowl; toss. Add enough dressing to lightly coat leaves; toss and serve immediately.
  • Refrigerate extra dressing in airtight container for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555, Fat 58.8, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 1100.2, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4

HOUSE OF PRIME RIB SALAD DRESSING #2



HOUSE OF PRIME RIB SALAD DRESSING #2 image

Categories     Leafy Green

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 ounces romaine lettuce -- washed, dried and torn into 1 1/2" pieces
2 ounces iceberg lettuce -- washed, dried and torn into 1 1/2" pieces
2 ounces spinach -- Baby spinach; washed, dried and torn into 1 1/2" pieces
4 ounces canned beets -- drained & julienned
4 ounces chopped hard-cooked eggs
4 ounces croutons -- sourdough best
4 ounces Lawry's Classic Vintage Salad Dressing
8 each tomatoes -- Teardrop or grape variety
Salad Dressing:
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons applesauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Sweet Hungarian Paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch parsley -- flakes, a pinch
2 drops Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1 Place salad greens in a large salad bowl. Arrange beets over greens; sprinkle with chopped eggs and top with croutons. 2 Prepare ice bowl, if desired: Fill a very large shallow bowl with crushed ice, making a depression in the center. Place salad bowl with ingredients on top of ice, settling it well in the depression. 3 Pour dressing over greens. Toss with a large salad fork and spoon until ingredients are well distributed and evenly coated with salad dressing. If using the ice bowl, toss with a circular motion to spin the salad bowl. Portion onto four places, heaping high. Garnish each plate with two teardrop tomatoes. Offer Lawry's Seasoned Pepper with the salad. 4 Dressing: 5 In a blender, combine vinegar, water, applesauce, Worcestershire sauce, sherry, seasoned salt, sugar, Sweet Hungarian Paprika, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce. Blend on high until combined, about 30 seconds. With the motor running on high speed, slowly add oil through the pour hole on the lid (remove center of lid) until combined, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate several hours before serving.

STEAK HOUSE CHOPPED SALAD



Steak House Chopped Salad image

I am such a sucker for a classic, stuffy, old-fashioned iceberg wedge salad with blue cheese dressing and a big ol' steak dinner. What happens when we put these two wondrous creations together? Steak House Chopped Salad night, baby! This blue cheese lover met my husband halfway with a Danish-style mild blue cheese (he prefers a sharp Cheddar) but feel free to crank it up with something more pungent, like a Stilton or Roquefort. To make up for the absence of the baked potato and heaping pile of creamed spinach (other quintessential steakhouse dishes), I've subbed in crunchy radishes, creamy avocado and sweet grape tomatoes.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
1 1/2 pounds well-marbled steaks, such as hangar or flank
Salt and ground black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 small shallot, finely chopped or grated
1 garlic clove, grated or pasted
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Few dashes hot sauce
2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled as needed
Salt and ground black pepper
1 large head romaine, roughly chopped
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
4 to 5 radishes, coarsely chopped
1 ripe avocado, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Place a heavy-bottomed skillet or a cast-iron skillet over medium heat with the oil. Season steaks liberally with salt and pepper, and cook to desired doneness, turning once, about 5 minutes per side for medium (for a steak that is 1-inch thick). Let steaks rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • While steaks are cooking, prepare dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing, and adjust seasoning as needed with salt, pepper and more lemon juice.
  • To serve, toss lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and avocado with prepared dressing, then divide among serving plates. Thinly slice steaks and top each salad.

HOUSE SALAD WITH CREOLE MAYONNAISE DRESSING



House Salad with Creole Mayonnaise Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 medium egg*
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 medium white onion, diced
2 1/4 cups canola, vegetable, or corn oil
1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
2 hearts romaine lettuce, cleaned and diced into 1? by 1? pieces
1 head bibb lettuce, cleaned and diced into 1? by 1? pieces
16 ounces pecan smoked bacon
4 eggs
4 ounces Gruyere cheese, shaved
1 1/2 cups brioche bread croutons (recipe follows)
Salt and pepper to taste.
1/4 pound melted butter
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
2 cups Brioche bread (cut into 1/8? by 1?8? inch pieces

Steps:

  • Place the egg, lemon juice, and onion into the workbowl of a food processor and puree. With the motor running, slowly add 1/2 the oil. Then add the hot sauce, pepper, and salt. Stop the motor, scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, and with the motor running again, slowly add the remaining oil. Taste and adjust salt. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 week.
  • Dice bacon and bake in 250 degree oven until crisp, drain grease and hold warm.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to slow simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and chill in ice-bath or under running cold water. Peel and dice.
  • Place lettuce in bowl. Add * of bacon, * of eggs. * of croutons and 2 cups Creole Mayonnaise. Mix well. Season to taste.
  • Divide salad onto 4 plates. Garnish with remaining bacon, eggs and crouton. Add shaved Gruyere to top of salad
  • Mix all the herbs in butter. Pour butter over croutons. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in 200 degree oven for 2 hours.

PASTA HOUSE SALAD



Pasta House Salad image

This is supposed to be a copy-cat of Pasta House Salad, but I think of it more as my step-mothers signature salad. We have this at every family function. It tastes very unique, and is also easy to prepare. I have often made it up the night before, salad in one bowl, dressing in another container, and then just combined the two prior to serving.

Provided by bratty

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 head romaine lettuce
1 can artichoke heart, drained
1 medium red onion, sliced thin
1 jar pimiento
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Toss together the lettuce, artichoke hearts, onion, and pimento in a large salad bowl and set aside.
  • Combine remaining ingredients ina container with a tight lid.
  • Shake container vigorously until well-blended.
  • Pour dressing onto salad and toss until well covered.
  • Refrigerate for about 30 minutes prior to serving to marinate.
  • Note: do not add dressing for more than 30 minutes prior to serving, because the acids in the dressing will break down the lettuce, causing it to be wilty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 432.4, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 4.6

SUSHI HOUSE SALAD DRESSING, IT'S ORANGE!



Sushi House Salad Dressing, It's ORANGE! image

Sushi bar salad is a must with the standard orange dressing! This is IT! You do not want to blend oil too long or you will get a mayonnaise consistency.

Provided by Tamara Grimes

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Fruit Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • Place carrots, ginger root, soy sauce, vinegar, and orange juice into a blender; blend until liquified. Pour in peanut oil and pulse once or twice just to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 132.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

ANTHONY'S HOUSE SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING



Anthony's House Salad With Italian Dressing image

From one of my favorite local restaurants. Adding 1/2-1 lb of diced smoked turkey breast to the salad mix turns this into a nice light lunch on it's own.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/8 cups extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch salt
1/4 lb blue cheese, finely crumbled
1 head romaine lettuce
1 head red leaf lettuce
2 large carrots, shredded
1/2 small red cabbage, shredded
crouton (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt until well blended; fold in cheese.
  • Break the leaves off of both heads of lettuce, tear them by hand; wash and drain.
  • In a large wooden bowl, toss lettuce with shredded carrots and cabbage.
  • Garnish with croutons and top with dressing to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 277.8, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.4

FIVE STAR HOUSE SALAD DRESSING



Five Star House Salad Dressing image

An absolutely delicious salad dressing that is the house dressing at a five star restaurant that shall be left unnamed, I got this from a friend that works there. Very tangy and sweet. Like a creamy raspberry vinaigarette.

Provided by Meghan

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
salt
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup raspberry yogurt
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well with wisk.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour before use.

THE HOUSE SALAD



The House Salad image

Provided by Sara Forte

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Salad Dressing     Fall     Pomegranate     Lettuce     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large head butter or bibb lettuce
1 small jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks (roughly 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup large shavings Asiago or Parmesan cheese
House Dressing
2 1/2 tablespoons crème fraîche
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 scallion, white part only, finely chopped
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the crème fraîche, olive oil, and honey. Add the scallion, vinegar, salt, and pepper and whisk again. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste, or a touch more vinegar if you prefer your dressing on the acidic side.
  • Gently pull the lettuce leaves from the head, making sure they are dry. Gently toss the leaves and jicama with the dressing. Assemble in a stack on each of 4 plates, starting with the largest leaves on the bottom to create a base. Garnish each salad with a quarter of the pomegranate seeds and the cheese shavings. Serve immediately.

MIDWESTERN HOUSE SALAD DRESSING



Midwestern House Salad Dressing image

A tangy classic sure to become a staple for dressing up your salads! You can store this dressing in a jar with a tight fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Provided by Teri

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt together until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 130.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

HOMEMADE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE GINGER SALAD DRESSING



Homemade Japanese Steak House Ginger Salad Dressing image

I love the ginger dressing served on the salad at Japananese steak houses, and this recipe comes as close to it as any others I've tried. This recipe makes a lot....But it keeps well in the refrigerator or share with friends and family. If your food processor won't handle the entire recipe, divide the ingredients in half and blend each half separately.

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces gingerroot (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, cut into quarters
3 cups vegetable oil
1 cup vinegar (I use red wine vinegar)
1 3/4 cups soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 lemon, juiced
1 garlic clove
1 3/4 cups water

Steps:

  • Soak the ginger root in cold water for a few minutes to make it easier to remove the outer skin. Carefully peel the skin off with a sharp knife and cut into quarters.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a food processor with a steel blade and blend until smooth. (Again, divide the ingredients in half and blend each half separately, if food processor is not big enough for entire recipe.).
  • Combine in a lidded jar that will hold entire recipe, our separate in smaller jars.
  • Refigerate.
  • Skake jar or stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3122.4, Fat 327.6, SaturatedFat 42.5, Sodium 14186.8, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 28.3

GREEK HOUSE SALAD DRESSING



Greek House Salad Dressing image

Not only is this a fantastic dressing for all kinds of salads even pasta salads, it also makes a wonderful meat marinade --- this dressing needs to chill for a few hours before using

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2m

Yield 1 1/2 cups (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil (or use half vegetable oil and half olive oil)
2 -3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (can use a little more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix all ingredients well to combine (or use a blender or processor to mix).
  • Adjust the salt, black pepper and vinegar to taste.
  • Let sit for a couple of hours to blend flavors.
  • Store tightly covered at room temperature (or refrigerate if using fresh garlic).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1303.8, Fat 144.5, SaturatedFat 20, Sodium 80.9, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.2

CHART HOUSE SPINACH SALAD



Chart House Spinach Salad image

I found this recipe in 30 Years of Recipe Requests to the Los Angeles Times. Times do not include time to make hard-boiled egg.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon chopped capers
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
3 bunches spinach
1/4 lb bacon, minced
1/2 small onion, minced
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced

Steps:

  • Blend vinegar, salt, sugar, mustard, pickle relish and capers.
  • Stir in vegetable and olive oils.
  • Set dressing aside.
  • Shred eggs on medium-size grater.
  • Cover and set aside.
  • Clean spinach removing tough stems.
  • Drain on paper towels and pat dry.
  • Place leaves in large bowl.
  • Saute bacon until crisp.
  • Remove bacon and sprinkle over spinach.
  • Add onion and mushrooms to drippings in skillet.
  • Saute until tender.
  • Stir in 1 cup dressing.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Pour over spinach and toss.
  • Garnish with reserved shredded eggs.
  • Serve with additional dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.7, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 682.8, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 7.4

DOE'S HOUSE SALAD



Doe's House Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield about 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 heads iceberg lettuce, cleaned, cored and torn into large, bite size pieces
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped red onion
1 1/3 cups salad oil
2/3 cup olive oil
1 cup lemon juice
6 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Place the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion in a large mixing bowl. In a separate container, combine the salad oil and olive oil. Pour the oil mixture and lemon juice over the lettuce mixture. Add the garlic and salt. Toss until the lettuce is covered evenly with the oils, tomatoes, onions, garlic and salt. Do not over toss. Serve immediately or within 15 minutes to ensure lettuce remains crisp.

WOLFGANG PUCK'S HOUSE SALAD DRESSING



Wolfgang Puck's House Salad Dressing image

Make and share this Wolfgang Puck's House Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 Cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup walnut oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together first five ingredients.
  • Slowly whisk in oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

BRITTANY HOUSE SALAD DRESSING RECIPE



Brittany House Salad Dressing Recipe image

Provided by lorimar80

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 strips of bacon
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
5 tablespoons sugar
2 cups sour cream
1 cup croutons

Steps:

  • 30 minutes before serving, combine sugar and vinegar together, then stir into the sour cream. Refrigerate. Cut up bacon and fry until crisp. Save grease. To serve over lettuce pieces, pour bacon fat over and toss well. Sprinkle with bacon pieces and croutons. Top with sour cream mixture and garnish with some of the bacon pieces.

BACON BIT BURGERS WITH SMOKED GOUDA AND STEAK HOUSE SMOTHERED ONIONS AND BABY SPINACH SALAD



Bacon Bit Burgers with Smoked Gouda and Steak House Smothered Onions and Baby Spinach Salad image

Categories     Salad     Sauce     Onion     Side     Gouda     Steak     Bacon     Spinach

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 smoky bacon slices, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
6 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil) plus more for drizzling
2 yellow onions, 1/4 finely chopped, 1 3/4 thinly sliced
1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 teaspoon hot sauce, eyeball it
1 heaping tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning (a rounded palmful)
4 crusty Kaiser rolls, poppy seed or plain, split
4 slices smoked Gouda
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon steak sauce, such as A-1 or Lea and Perrins
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 sack washed baby spinach leaves
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and place a medium nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add the bacon and a drizzle of EVOO to the hot skillet and cook until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and drain off all but 1 tablespoon or so of the fat from the skillet. Return the pan to medium low heat and add the finely chopped onions to sweat out in the remaining fat, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Preheat a second medium nonstick skillet with 2 tablespoons of the EVOO 2 times around the pan, over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add all the thinly sliced onions and top them with a plate that can fit inside the skillet. Top the plate with a heavy can and smother the onions for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lift the plate with tongs; it'll be hot!
  • Place the beef in a bowl and top with the Worcestershire, hot sauce, and grill seasoning.
  • Remove the chopped onions to the plate with the bacon to cool. Turn off the heat and reserve the pan. Once the onions are cool, add them and the bacon to the ground sirloin and combine well. Score the meat into 4 even sections and form 4 large patties. Add 1 tablespoon of EVOO to the skillet and reheat it over medium high heat. Add the burgers and cook for 4 minutes on each side for medium rare, minutes on each side for medium well.
  • Toast the split rolls under the hot broiler until golden. Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top with the smoked Gouda. Remove the bun tops from the broiler pan. Return the burgers to the broiler just to melt the cheese, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir 1/4 cup of the steak sauce into the smothered onions. Top the burgers with the onions and set the bun tops in place.
  • Place the remaining tablespoon of steak sauce in a small salad bowl. Add about 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and whisk in about 3 tablespoons of EVOO. Toss with the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and serve alongside the burgers.

SIMILAR TO PINE CLUB'S HOUSE SALAD DRESSING RECIPE - (3.2/5)



Similar to Pine Club's House Salad Dressing Recipe - (3.2/5) image

Provided by á-55

Number Of Ingredients 5

1cup1 cup vegetable oil
3/4cup3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/3cup1/3 cup sugar
1tablespoon1 tablespoon salt
2tablespoon2 tablespoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Blend well in a food processor or blender, or shake in a pint jar. Store in refrigerator. Serving suggestion: Serve with a juicy steak and a baked potato.

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