New Orleans Soaked Salad Recipe

Name: New Orleans Soaked Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 2 heads different kinds lettuce, washed, torn in bite sized pieces and thoroughly dried (See Note); 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into chuncks; Dressing; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon finely minced parsley

Servings: persons

Salad
2 heads different kinds lettuce, washed, torn in bite sized pieces and thoroughly dried (See Note)
2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into chuncks
Dressing
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely minced parsley

1
Note: It is important that at least two kinds of lettuce is used and the lettuce is very dry. I wash the lettuce, spin it in a salad spinner and then lay out on a clean kitchen towel to dry.
2
Mix all the dressing ingrediants, including dried basil if using, in a bowl and whisk briskly at least 1 minute. If using fresh basil, toss with the lettuce.
3
Toss the lettuce with the tomatoes and the shredded basil if using fresh. Pour salad dressing over and toss thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refridgerate at least 3-4 hours, or longer if you have time.
4
To serve, toss the salad again. Use salad bowls and add a couple of tablespoons of the liquid from the bottom of the bowl to each serving.

275

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 2 heads different kinds lettuce, washed, torn in bite sized pieces and thoroughly dried (See Note), 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into chuncks, Dressing, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Soaked Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

New Orleans Soaked Salad

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