Pittsburgh Salad with Italian Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Pittsburgh Salad with Italian Dressing
Description
Pittsburgh Salad with Italian Dressing features a bed of iceberg and butter lettuce mixed with cherry tomatoes, sliced carrots, chopped cucumbers, and thinly sliced red onion. Sharp grated white cheddar cheese is tossed in to add richness and depth. On top of the salad are crispy French fries roasted in the oven until crunchy, adding a salty and textural component distinctive of the Pittsburgh style.
The accompanying vinaigrette blends red wine vinegar, fresh minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Whisked to emulsify, it provides a tangy, slightly sweet flavor that complements the crunchy fries and fresh vegetables. The salad balances cool, crisp ingredients with warm, salty fries, delivering layers of crunch and freshness in each bite.
This salad can be served as a hearty side or a main dish. Preparing the fries in the oven avoids excess oil and keeps them crisp. The dressing stores well up to a week refrigerated and should be shaken or whisked before use.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen French fries bag your favorite
- 1 iceberg lettuce washed and chopped, head
- 4 cups butter lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- ⅔ cup carrot sliced
- ⅔ cup cucumber chopped
- ½ red onion thinly sliced or diced (your preference
- 4 ounces White Cheddar Cheese grated, sharp
vinaigrette
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the fries on a baking sheet. Roast at 450 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until super crispy and crunchy.
- Place the lettuce in a bowl and toss with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and red onion. Toss in the cheddar cheese.
- Serve the salad with a few spoonfuls of the fries on top. Drizzle with the dressing and toss.
vinaigrette
- Whisk together the vinegar, garlic, dijon, honey, oregano, salt and pepper until combined. Stream in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified. This dressing stays great in the fridge for a week! Just whisk or shake before serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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