Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFixins Soul KitchenUptown Salad Recipe

Uptown Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Romaine & arugula topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, cheese, red onions and Fritos.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Dressing (optional)

Method

Preparation of Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop the Lettuce

    Wash the romaine lettuce and arugula thoroughly. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl along with the arugula.

Preparation of Toppings

  1. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    Slice the cucumber and tomato into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red onion.

  2. 3

    Add Toppings

    Add the sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and chopped red onion to the salad bowl.

Adding Cheese and Fritos

  1. 4

    Incorporate Cheese and Fritos

    Add the shredded cheddar cheese and Fritos to the salad, mixing gently to combine.

Dressing the Salad (optional)

  1. 5

    Mix Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, tossing gently to coat all ingredients.

Serving the Salad

  1. 7

    Serve

    Scoop the salad into individual serving bowls and enjoy your Uptown Salad!

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