Enjoy a refreshing American salad with a unique twist by incorporating a tangy homemade Russian dressing. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal, and the dressing adds a delicious depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- Mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Red onion
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Bacon
- Croutons
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Prepare the salad ingredients by washing and chopping the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the Russian dressing.
- Toss the salad greens in a large bowl and top with the chopped vegetables, bacon, and croutons.
- Drizzle the homemade Russian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
- Serve the American salad with Russian dressing immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The Russian dressing was originally created in America and is a popular condiment for salads and sandwiches.
Adding hard-boiled eggs and bacon to the salad provides a hearty and satisfying element to the dish.