Commander’s Palace Salad and Dressing
Make the iconic Commander's Palace salad and creamy dressing at home.
Servings 4
Calories 242kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 4 tablespoons bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 4 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup croutons
- 2 eggs hard-boiled, halved
Salad Dressing
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons minced onion
Instructions
Salad
- Wash and dry greens and tear into bite-size pieces. In a salad bowl combine greens, bacon, cheese, and croutons.
Salad Dressing
- Put 1/2 cup oil and remaining ingredients in a blender. Cover and blend at low speed. Remove cover and gradually blend in remaining oil.
To Serve
- Pour 8 tablespoons dressing over salad and toss. Divide onto individual salad plates or into bowls and garnish each serving with a hard-cooked egg half.
Recipe Tips
Pro Tips
Ingredient Selection
- Choose premium thick-cut bacon for better texture and flavor
- Use only fresh-grated Parmesan from a block, never pre-grated
- Select fresh, crisp greens and inspect carefully before using
- Consider using pasteurized eggs for food safety
Preparation Tips
- Dry greens thoroughly - wet leaves won't hold dressing properly
- Cook bacon until very crisp for best texture
- Make dressing just before serving for optimal freshness
- Grate Parmesan just before using for best flavor
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 9.8mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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