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Pittsburgh Salad with Italian Dressing

The Pittsburgh salad is a staple here! Crisp and refreshing iceberg lettuce, topped with vegetables, sharp cheddar and hot and crispy french fries. Serve with your choice of protein and the best italian vinaigrette!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bag your favorite frozen french fries
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, washed and chopped
  • 4 cups butter lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • ⅔ cup sliced carrots
  • ⅔ cup chopped cucumbers
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced or diced (your preference)
  • 4 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, grated
vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve the salad with a few spoonfuls of the fries on top. Drizzle with the dressing and toss.
vinaigrette
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  1. 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.