Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMary Mac's Tea RoomSouthern Salad✦ Recipe

Southern Salad✦ Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Savor the taste of the South with our Southern Salad, a delightful mix of crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers, all tossed in a tangy buttermilk dressing. Topped with smoky bacon bits and creamy feta cheese, this salad is a refreshing and hearty choice that captures the essence of Southern comfort in every bite.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash and dry the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Slice the cucumber and red onion thinly. Crumble the cooked bacon and slice the hard-boiled eggs.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.

  3. 3

    Add the Toppings

    Top the salad with crumbled bacon, sliced hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, and fried chicken strips.

  4. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the Southern-style dressing over the top of the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Southern Salad!

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