Jul 14 2026
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Smash Salad Recipe

Inspired by Blue Dog Tavern
Time30m
Serves2

smash patty, lettuce, American cheese, grilled onion, smash sauce, diced onion, pickle, banana peppers, jalapeño

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Smash Patty

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad Base

    In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, diced onion, pickles, banana peppers, and jalapeño. Toss well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Smash Patty

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form into a ball and then flatten it to about 1/2 inch thick.

  3. 3

    Grill the Onion

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil and sauté the onion until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Cook the Smash Patty

    Preheat a skillet or griddle over high heat. Place the smash patty on the skillet and press down with a spatula to flatten further. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until a crust forms.

  2. 5

    Flip and Add Cheese

    Flip the patty and immediately place the American cheese on top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the patty is cooked to your desired doneness.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Smash Salad

    On a large plate, layer the prepared salad base. Place the cooked smash patty with melted cheese on top of the salad. Add the grilled onions and drizzle with smash sauce. Serve immediately.

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