Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsNew Theatre & RestaurantTossed Salad Recipe

Tossed Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fresh crisp romaine lettuce tossed in our house made buttermilk dressing topped with sweet red onions and grape tomatoes

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Chop Lettuce

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

  2. 2

    Prepare Grape Tomatoes

    Rinse the grape tomatoes under cold water. Slice them in half lengthwise and set aside.

  3. 3

    Slice Red Onion

    Peel the red onion and slice it thinly, separating the rings. Set aside.

Making the Buttermilk Dressing

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh dill (if using) until smooth and well combined.

  2. 5

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 6

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, and sliced red onion.

  2. 7

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the buttermilk dressing over the salad ingredients.

  3. 8

    Toss Salad

    Using tongs or salad forks, gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

  4. 9

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the tossed salad immediately for the best freshness and crunch.

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