Jul 13 2026
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The United States Of America Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

red onions / pickles / American cheese / mayo / crisp romaine / ketchup

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Dairy

Condiments

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Slice Red Onions

    Thinly slice the medium red onion using a sharp knife. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Pickles

    Chop the pickles into small pieces if they are whole, or simply measure out 1 cup of sliced pickles.

  3. 3

    Wash and Prepare Romaine

    Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water. Shake off excess water and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 4

    Layer Ingredients

    On a serving platter or large plate, start by laying down a generous layer of chopped romaine lettuce.

  2. 5

    Add Condiments

    Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly over the romaine. Follow with 2 tablespoons of ketchup, drizzling it on top.

  3. 6

    Add Cheese and Vegetables

    Place 4 slices of American cheese on top of the ketchup. Then, scatter the sliced red onions and chopped pickles over the cheese.

  4. 7

    Final Touches

    For a crunchy texture, you can add more lettuce or additional toppings of your choice. Serve immediately.

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