Salad De Maison Recipe

Name: Salad De Maison
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed; 3/4 cups Vegetable Or Canola Oil (may Require Up To 1 Cup); 1/2 pounds Bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2/3 cups Slivered Almonds; 2 heads Romaine Lettuce (or 4 Hearts), Torn Or Cut Into Bite-sized Strips; 1/2 Tablespoons Grease From Cooking Bacon; 2 cups Cherry, Grape, Or Pear Tomatoes, Halved; 1 cup Grated Swiss Cheese; 1/3 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 bag Caesar Croutons

Servings: persons

1 whole Lemon, Juiced
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
3 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
3/4 cups Vegetable Or Canola Oil (may Require Up To 1 Cup)
1/2 pounds Bacon, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cups Slivered Almonds
2 heads Romaine Lettuce (or 4 Hearts), Torn Or Cut Into Bite-sized Strips
1/2 Tablespoons Grease From Cooking Bacon
2 cups Cherry, Grape, Or Pear Tomatoes, Halved
1 cup Grated Swiss Cheese
1/3 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 bag Caesar Croutons

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Dressing must be made and allowed to sit/chill 3 hours in advance.
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DRESSING:
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Using a either a stand or a hand blender, combine fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic and mix well. While still blending, slowly add vegetable oil. Continue blending until emulsified and thickened. If the lemon was extra juicy, it may take additional oil to completely emulsify and thicken as it should. When finished, transfer to a glass jar or container and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.
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SALAD:
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In a skillet, cook bacon (may be pre-cut into small strips or pieces). Drain and cool on paper towels. Return skillet to heat, leaving 1/2 Tbsp. of the bacon fat in the bottom. Toss almonds into the skillet and cook over medium heat until they reach a nice golden brown. When done, drain and cool almonds on paper towels.
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While bacon and almonds are cooling, prepare the remainder of the salad. Place ingredients in a large bowl in the following order:
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romaine lettuce
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tomatoes
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Swiss cheese
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parmesan cheese
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Once cooled, add bacon. Cover and refrigerate salad until ready to serve. Top with browned almonds and croutons. Toss with lemon-garlic dressing.

1095

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1 whole Lemon, Juiced, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed, and more.

Yes, Salad De Maison 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salad De Maison

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