Three Forks Salad Recipe

Recreate the magic of a Dallas steakhouse with our irresistible Three Forks Salad! This copycat recipe captures the essence of their famous salad, revealing the secret ingredient – molasses – in a subtly sweet and tangy dressing. Learn how to make this restaurant-quality salad at home with our easy-to-follow instructions. Perfect for a light lunch, elegant dinner, or a sophisticated appetizer, this salad is surprisingly simple to prepare and sure to impress your guests. We recommend chilling your plates for an extra touch of elegance.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 141 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Three Forks Salad

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How to Make Three Forks Salad

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons molasses, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
  2. Refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 5 ounces spring mix or your favorite salad blend with 1/2 cup thinly sliced apple.
  4. Drizzle a scant tablespoon (approximately 1/2 tablespoon) of the chilled dressing over the salad for each serving.
  5. Gently toss to coat the greens evenly.
  6. Divide the salad among chilled plates.
  7. Top each serving with 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese and 1/4 cup pecan halves.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

17g

Carbs

4g