The big bold flavors in this Steakhouse Salad will compliment your meal perfectly! Blue cheese, artichokes and hearts of palm pair perfectly with sweet homemade vinaigrette. No boring iceberg lettuce salad here! Best Green Salad ever, this will be your new go-to salad for every meal!
Next time try this Outback Wedge Salad Recipe!
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Why you'll love this recipe
So today, I'm so excited to share this recipe that is by far HANDS DOWN the BEST salad you will ever eat! It's perfect for a special holiday or dinner party! Here's why you'll love it:
The fried salami is amazing. It's filled with great pickled vegetables and plenty of fresh vegetables too!
Topped with salty Romano cheese and creamy blue cheese crumbles and finished with a sweet homemade vinaigrette, in a word this salad is AMAZING!
Ingredients
- romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onion
- salami
- green olives, hearts of palm, artichoke hearts
- blue cheese or gorgonzola cheese and Romano cheese
Vinaigrette
- fresh orange juice or fresh lemon juice
- extra virgin olive oil
- white wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar. You can even use apple cider vinegar in a pinch!
- sugar
- honey
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder
Instructions
- Fry the salami in olive oil until crispy. Drain, set aside.
- Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a small jar with a screw top lid. Shake vigorously to combine the ingredients.
- Prepare the salad ingredients and add everything to a large mixing bowl. Lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes and onions.
- Chop the artichokes, slice the hearts of palm and olives. Add to the salad.
- Add the Blue and Ramano cheeses, top the salad with the fried salami.
- Shake the vinaigrette well and dress the salad. Enjoy!
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🔪 Equipment
- a sharp knife for chopping all of the vegetables!
- if you want to make a chopped salad, a double-bladed salad chopper is the best tool.
FAQ's
Absolutely, that would be a great substitution. Bacon would also work (I just really like the flavor of salami!) Just fry until crispy and drain well.
Yes, use a good quality balsamic salad dressing.
Top Tip
Don't overdress your salad with too much salad dressing! There's nothing worse than a soggy salad right? Add a limited amount of salad dressing and mix to combine. It's always easy to add more, but you can't take it away!
- Fry the minced until the fat is rendered from the meat and it is crispy.
Serving suggestions
This salad is special! It is the perfect choice for with main dish like:
Thinly slice steaks and serve it alongside or top the salad.
- Prime Rib - perfect salad to enjoy with this melt-in-your mouth steak.
- Yummy with a BBQ Tri Tip - love this tender steak!
- Teriyaki Steak - this is a great combination of flavors, mixed with the freshness of the salad.
- Seared on a hot grill lamb chops are amazing with this recipe.
Related recipes
More delicious green salads to enjoy!
- Southwest Salad Recipe - super fresh and topped with a homemade vinaigrette it's a great side salad or a light lunch or dinner.
- This good for you Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad Recipe is loaded with tons of crunch.
- Steakhouse Wedge Salad - topped with blue cheese salad dressing, amazing!
- Garden Salad Recipe with Creamy Vinaigrette - my favorite part of this salad is all the freshness.
- Such a lovely salad the Asparagus Salad Recipe is bright and fresh!
- Healthy Superfood Salad - the name says it all, it's loaded good for you ingredients.
- Be sure to try this yummy BLT Pasta Salad, it's a great side dish!
- I do love the brightness of this Citrus Salad with Winter Greens!
Steakhouse Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- Homemade Vinaigrette
- ½ orange juiced
- â…“ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salad Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce diced
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup red onions small dice
- ½ cup green olives halved
- ½ cup hearts of palm sliced
- ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbled
- ¼ romano cheese shredded
- 5-8 oz. salami or pepperoni diced into very small pieces
Instructions
- Start with the salami. Dice it into very small pieces. Add two tablespoons of Star Extra Virgin Olive Oil to a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the minced salami. Fry until crispy 8-10 minutes.
- While the salami is frying, prepare the vinaigrette - add all of the ingredients to a small jar with a screw top lid. Shake vigorously. Set aside - give a good shake prior to dressing the salad.
- Remove the salami when crispy and allow it to drain on a paper towel. Set aside.
- Prepare the salad ingredients and add everything to a large bowl. Chop the lettuce, slice the mushrooms and tomatoes. Dice the onions.
- Chop the artichokes into bite-sized pieces. Slice the hearts of palm and green olives. Add to the salad.
- Add the crumbled blue cheese and freshly grated Ramano cheese. Top the salad with the fried salami.
- Shake the vinaigrette then lightly dress the salad. Enjoy as a meal or with your favorite grilled meat!
Kathy says
This has become my go to sale! All my friends love it!
Bowl Me Over says
Totally, right! Thanks so much for swing back and letting me know. I think it's just the MOST amazing combination of flavors!
Michaela Kenkel says
This is my kind of salad!! Look at all of that stuff in there!! You are a woman after my own heart!
Bowl Me Over says
Totally! I hope you give it a try Michaela, it's so amazing!!!
Steph says
This salad is AMAZING! I definitely need to try this.
Bowl Me Over says
Most definitely Steph, you'll love it - enjoy!
Jennifer Ann Stewart says
This salad is the salad to end all stigmas about salads! We had this for dinner last night because I was supposed to take steaks out of the freezer and forgot so I made this salad instead and we didn't miss the meat at all!
Bowl Me Over says
Exactly, that's what I'm talking about, it's just the BEST salad thank you!!!
michele says
The star brand of olives are my favorite to go into a martini.... and that martini paired will with this salad for out dinner last night! It was fantastic! Who knew crispy salami would be so amazing as a topping on a salad! Thanks! n
Bowl Me Over says
Yay!! I'm so glad you enjoyed this meal and I'm loving your martini idea - cheers!!!
debi at Life Currents says
This salad looks amazing! So full of all those little goodies like I love. And that dressing looks so full of flavor!
Bowl Me Over says
The dressing is dynamite and so easy Debi - thank you!
k says
I love salads that are actually a full meal like this! Fried salami would take it to that crispy, delicious place - can't wait to try this!
Bowl Me Over says
Most definitely, the crispy salami takes it right over the top - enjoy k!!!
Julie says
That is one beautiful salad and I can't wait to give it a try. It will definitely chase away the winter doldrums!
Bowl Me Over says
Most definitely and perfect in the summertime too - enjoy Julie!
Marisa F. Stewart says
We go through olive oil like we go through water. There is nothing better! And did you say FRIED salami? OMG a salad with all those Mediterranean flavors has me drooling! This is not an ordinary salad, this salad is an antipasto celebration! Your light vinaigrette perfectly compliments the amazing salad. Brava!!
Bowl Me Over says
I know, right? It's best for everything! Sautéing, flavoring, that last finishing touch! You'll love this salad, I hope you give it a try!