Scrooge's Salad Recipe
with Homemade Chili (no beans), Cheese, Tomatoes, Green Onions & Black Olives
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Homemade Chili (No Beans)
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Lettuce
Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Prepare Tomatoes
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
- 3
Chop Green Onions
Trim the roots of the green onions and finely chop the green tops. Set aside.
- 4
Slice Black Olives
If using whole black olives, slice them into rings. Set aside.
Make the Homemade Chili
- 5
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add the Tomato Ingredients
Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat. Stir in the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Mix well.
- 7
Season the Chili
Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef and tomato mixture. Stir until combined.
- 8
Simmer the Chili
Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assemble the Salad
- 9
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, and black olives.
- 10
Add Chili
Spoon the homemade chili over the salad base.
- 11
Top with Cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the chili and salad mixture.