Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 cup

Boston lettuce

torn

0.5 cup

pickled sliced beets

sliced

0.5 cup

cucumber

thinly sliced

1 unit

hard-cooked egg

sliced

0.25 cup

celery

diced

0.25 cup

onion

diced

0.5 cup

reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

shredded

Step 1
~2 min

Tear Boston lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2
~2 min

Pickle and slice beets.

Step 3
~2 min

Thinly slice peeled cucumber.

Step 4
~2 min

Hard-cook and slice the egg.

Step 5
~2 min

Dice celery and onion.

Step 6
~2 min

Shred reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese.

Step 7
~2 min

Arrange 1 cup of lettuce on each of the 4 salad plates.

Step 8
~2 min

Top each salad with sliced beets, cucumber, egg slices, diced celery, and diced onion.

Step 9
~2 min

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of your favorite dressing over each salad.

Step 10
~2 min

Sprinkle each salad with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 11
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add croutons for extra crunch.

Use different types of cheese, such as blue cheese or feta.

Add bacon bits for a smoky flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The lettuce and dressing should be kept separate until right before serving, but other ingredients can be prepped a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread.

Pair with a light vinaigrette.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Soup
Sandwich

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common pub fare

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Casual
Weeknight

Popularity Score

65/100

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