Pit Salad Recipe
A mixture of Romaine and Head lettuce accompanied with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, red onions, croutons and topped off with 4oz. of your choice of smoked meat. Served with your choice of dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Prepare Salad Ingredients
- 1
Wash and Chop Lettuce
Rinse the Romaine and Head lettuce under cold water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Chop both types of lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Dice the tomato into small cubes and add to the salad bowl. Peel the cucumber, slice it into rounds, and then quarter those rounds before adding to the bowl. Thinly slice the red onion and add to the bowl.
- 3
Add Croutons and Meat
Sprinkle croutons over the salad mixture. Choose your preferred smoked meat (e.g., brisket, pulled pork, or smoked chicken), slice it into strips or bite-sized pieces, and add it on top of the salad.
Dress the Salad
- 4
Add Dressing
Pour your choice of dressing (such as Ranch dressing) evenly over the salad. Start with 1/4 cup and adjust to your taste.
- 5
Toss the Salad
Using salad tongs or clean hands, gently toss the salad ingredients together until everything is well combined and coated with the dressing.