Maggiano’s Little Italy House Salad

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 18
Classic Maggiano's Little Italy House Salad
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Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 cups romaine lettuce , bite-size
5 cups iceberg lettuce , bite-size
1 small red onion , peeled and thinly sliced
4 ounces blue cheese , crumbled
corn oil , for frying
4 ounces thinly slices prosciutto , cut into 2-inch squares
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons fresh garlic , minced
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups vegetable oil
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
1 pinch dried oregano

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
484
Sugar
5g
Fat
46g
Maggiano's Little Italy is a popular American restaurant chain that serves classic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Their House Salad is a crowd-pleaser that combines crispy prosciutto, tangy blue cheese, and fresh mixed greens with a warm and zesty homemade vinaigrette. The salad dressing is a simple combination of Dijon mustard, sugar, garlic, vinegar, and oil, cooked to a boil and then drizzled over the salad. The result is a savory and satisfying salad that is perfect for any occasion.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and red onion.
2.In a small saucepan, combine the Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, water, garlic, red wine vinegar, and salt. Whisk until well combined and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3.Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
4.While the dressing simmers, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5.Once hot, fry the prosciutto squares until crispy, then remove and drain on a paper towel.
6.Add the blue cheese and prosciutto to the salad mix and toss.
7.Drizzle the warm salad dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
8.Season with fresh black pepper and dried oregano to taste.

PROS

This salad is a classic Italian dish that is bursting with flavor.

It is easy to make and requires simple ingredients that are easy to find.

A perfect side dish for a family dinner or an impressive appetizer for a dinner party.

CONS

The salad dressing is high in salt and sugar.

Prosciutto is a high-fat meat and should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is packed with vitamins and minerals found in the lettuce and onion, such as vitamins A and C.
The blue cheese provides a boost of calcium that helps build and maintain strong bones.

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