Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJake's DowntownMillion Dollar Salad Recipe

Million Dollar Salad Recipe

Inspired by Jake's Downtown
Time20m
Serves4

Cheddar & jack cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, sliced egg & sprinkled with bacon bits. Tossed in your choice of dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the salad ingredients. Wash and slice the cucumbers, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Also, slice the hard-boiled eggs into rounds.

  2. 2

    Mix the Base

    In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese and jack cheese as the base of the salad.

  3. 3

    Add the Vegetables

    Gently fold in the diced tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and sliced cucumbers into the cheese mixture.

  4. 4

    Incorporate the Eggs

    Add the sliced hard-boiled eggs on top of the salad mixture for an extra layer of flavor.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with Bacon Bits

    Evenly sprinkle the bacon bits over the top of the salad for crunch and taste.

  6. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle your choice of salad dressing over the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients without breaking the eggs.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a fresh and flavorful salad or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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