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
Vegetables
Cheese & Croutons
Smoked Meat
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Lettuce
Thoroughly wash the Romaine and Head lettuce under cold water. Once cleaned, chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Adding Vegetables
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Dice the tomatoes and cucumbers into small cubes. Thinly slice the red onion. Add all the vegetables to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
Adding Cheese and Croutons
- 3
Incorporate Cheese and Croutons
Sprinkle the cheese over the salad mixture, followed by the croutons. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly.
Preparing the Smoked Meat
- 4
Slice and Add Smoked Meat
If your smoked meat is not pre-sliced, slice it into thin strips or bite-sized pieces. Add the smoked meat on top of the salad.
Dressing the Salad
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle your choice of salad dressing over the top of the salad. Toss gently to combine the dressing with the salad ingredients, ensuring even distribution.
