Texas Roadhouse Italian Salad (Printable Version)
Crisp romaine, tomatoes, Parmesan, crunchy croutons, bacon, and creamy dressing create a flavorful Italian-style salad.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad
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4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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120 g cherry tomatoes, halved
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35 g red onion, thinly sliced
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30 g seasoned croutons
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25 g cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
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20 g Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Creamy Italian Dressing
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120 g mayonnaise
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60 ml extra virgin olive oil
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45 ml white wine vinegar
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15 ml fresh lemon juice
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10 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
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5 g granulated sugar
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1 garlic clove, minced
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2 g Italian seasoning
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1 g onion powder
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1 g salt
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1 g ground black pepper
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15 ml milk or water (optional, for thinning)
# Steps To Follow:
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In a mixing bowl or jar, combine mayonnaise, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar. Whisk until fully emulsified.
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Add grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to integrate all ingredients evenly.
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If the dressing appears too thick, mix in a small amount of milk or water to reach desired pouring consistency.
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Refrigerate the dressing for at least 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend fully.
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In a large salad bowl, toss together chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and half of the croutons.
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Drizzle the chilled Creamy Italian Dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all vegetables.
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Top with reserved croutons, crumbled bacon, and grated Parmesan. Season generously with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
# Notes and Tips:
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Enhance satiety by adding grilled chicken or prawns for a heartier meal.
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For intensified flavor, prepare homemade garlic croutons.
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Increase dressing tanginess by incorporating 5 ml Dijon mustard.
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Dressing remains fresh for up to 1 week when refrigerated in an airtight jar.
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Romaine lettuce offers ideal crunch and flavor profile; substitute half with iceberg for a milder blend if preferred.
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To adapt for dairy-free diets, use vegan mayonnaise and omit or replace Parmesan with a suitable non-dairy alternative.