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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
Rating 5.0 (42 Reviews)
55 House Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for 55 House Salad

  • Vegetable Oil
  • White Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Garlic Powder
  • 6 cups crisp lettuce (Romaine, Iceberg, or mix)
  • 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

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!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

46g

Carbs

6g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Salads Vegetables Easy Beginner Cook Dinner Party Salad Dressings Brunch 3 Steps Or Less