55 House Salad Recipe

Recreate the legendary house salad from a beloved Columbus, Ohio Italian restaurant! This recipe, inspired by a Columbus Dispatch article, features a craveable bacon, lettuce, and red onion salad with a creamy, dreamy homemade dressing. Skip the blue cheese (like the original creator!) or add it in for an extra layer of flavor. The secret? Freshly ground black pepper elevates this simple salad to a culinary masterpiece. Makes a generous amount of dressing – feel free to halve or quarter the recipe to suit your needs.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 504.3 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for 55 House Salad

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How to Make 55 House Salad

  1. In a jar or shaker, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Shake vigorously until well combined.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together 6 cups of crisp lettuce (your choice of romaine, iceberg, or a mix!), 4 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon, and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion.
  3. Optional: Add 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese.
  4. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over the salad. (Start with 1/4 cup and add more as needed)
  5. Generously grind fresh black pepper over the salad.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

46g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make 55 House Salad?

55 House Salad takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in 55 House Salad?

55 House Salad has approximately 504.3 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 69 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for 55 House Salad?

The key ingredients for 55 House Salad are Vegetable Oil, White Vinegar, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Lettuce, Bacon. See the full list with measurements above.

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