Best 7 Restaurant Style House Salad Recipes

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If you are looking for the best recipe to create a restaurant-style house salad at home, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and nutritious house salad that will impress your family and friends. We will discuss the different types of greens, vegetables, and dressings that are commonly used in house salads, as well as provide tips on how to assemble and store your salad for optimal flavor and freshness. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get started on creating the perfect restaurant-style house salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RESTAURANT STYLE HOUSE SALAD WITH CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING



Restaurant Style House Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing image

Provided by Karly Gomez

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 C Mayonnaise
1 C Buttermilk
2 C Grated Parmesan
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp White Wine
1 Tbsp Tarragon
1 Garlic Clove
1 Kalamata Olive
1 Head Romaine Lettuce (torn into small pieces)
1 Cup Carrots (very thinly sliced)
1/4 C Kalamata Olives
3 Pepperoncini Peppers

Steps:

  • Place all the dressing ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.
  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, carrots, and olives, and toss with roughly 1/2 cup* of the dressing. Top with the pepperoncini and serve immediately.

CLASSIC HOUSE SALAD



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A classic house salad featuring crisp lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, cheese, and cucumbers.

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Appetizer

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 c Mixed Romaine and Green Leaf Lettuce (washed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
11/2 c Grape Tomatoes
1 1/2 c Cucumber (sliced at a 1/4" bias)
1 c Croutons (separated)
3/4 c Red Onion (halved and thinly sliced)
2/3 c Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese (separated)
1/2 c Salad Dressing
1/4 c crispy bacon crumbles

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, half of the croutons, about two-thirds of the cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Add the dressing of your choice and toss to coat. Top with remaining croutons, cheese, and bacon and serve right away.
  • Serves 4

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 513 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RESTAURANT-STYLE HOUSE SALAD



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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
β…” cup extra virgin olive oil
β…“ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper
β…” 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

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.

OLIVE GARDEN-STYLE HOUSE SALAD



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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.

MEXICAN RESTAURANT SALAD



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This is inspired by a salad from a popular Mexican restaurant chain. If you can't find Queso Fresco, you can substitute with a mild feta. Recipe is from San Francisco Firehouse Food: Cooking with San Francisco's Firefighters.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup stemmed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (about 1/2 bunch)
1 green jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and deribbed
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, shelled
salt
2 heads romaine lettuce, outer leaves removed, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and cubed
1 1/2 cups lightly crushed yellow corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed
fresh ground black pepper
4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled

Steps:

  • To Make the Dressing: Put the lime juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and Parmesan in the container of a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • To toast the pumpkin seeds: heat the olive oil in a small skillet and add the pumpkin seeds.
  • Toss continuously until the seeds are lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and let cool.
  • To Assemble the Salad: Combine the lettuce, onion, avocado, tortilla chips, and dressing in a large salad bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the queso fresco and toasted pumpkin seeds over the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 4.8, Sodium 114.1, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 4, Protein 6.4

55 HOUSE SALAD



55 House Salad image

There was a chain of Italian restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio area that had this awesome salad as their house salad. I don't like blue cheese, so asked for it to be omitted, but loved the combination of bacon, lettuce and dressing. When the salad was brought to the table, they then offered fresh ground black pepper. I think this recipe was posted in the Columbus Dispatch Newspaper. NOTE: Due to this being a restaurant recipe, it makes a alot of dressing, about two cups, so you might want to cut the amount of dressing to 1/4 or 1/2 of this recipe.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 -4 teaspoons garlic powder (to taste)
1 head lettuce, chopped
5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine first four ingredients for the dressing in a container and shake well.
  • Put the lettuce in a bowl, sprinkle with bacon, blue cheese (if using) and red onion rings.
  • Drizzle enough of the dressing to coat or to taste along with freshly ground pepper (optional) and enjoy.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the taste of your salad.
  • Choose a variety of textures and flavors. This will make your salad more interesting and enjoyable to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making salads, so don't be afraid to try new things.
  • Make ahead of time. Salads can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later. This is a great way to save time on busy weeknights.
  • Serve with a variety of dressings. This will allow your guests to choose the dressing that they prefer.

Conclusion:

A house salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a healthy and delicious way to start a meal or as a side dish. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a house salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give one of these recipes a try.

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