Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Family Favorite Chopped Salad

Name: Family Favorite Chopped Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped (Source: 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped); 2 stalks celery, chopped (Source: 2 stalks celery, chopped); 1/2 cup dried cranberries (Source: 1/2 cup dried cranberries); 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cut into cubes (Source: 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cut into cubes); 1/4 cup toasted almonds (Source: 1/4 cup toasted almonds); 1 each hard boiled egg, chopped (Source: 1 hard boiled egg, chopped); 1 cup mayonnaise (Source: 1 cup mayonnaise); 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese - freshly grated (Source: 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese - freshly grated); 1/2 cup Half and Half (Source: 1/2 cup Half and Half); 2 tablespoons sour cream (Source: 2 tablespoons sour cream); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (Source: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice); 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce (Source: 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce); 1/2 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked pepper (Source: 1/2 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked pepper); As Needed Black pepper (Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.)

Family Favorite Chopped Salad is made with romaine lettuce, celery, and dried cranberries.

Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 14 listed

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Estimating…

SaladsSidesAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type: Salads

A few quick notes

1. Keep the dressing additions separate

Hold back the dressing portion specified for the later addition.

Get to know the ingredients

romaine lettuce, chopped

In the method: Place all ingredients in a large bowl.

celery, chopped

In the method: Place all ingredients in a large bowl.

dried cranberries

In the method: Place all ingredients in a large bowl.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Season with salt and pepper, add remaining dressing, toss, and serve.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Place all ingredients in a large bowl.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Hold back the dressing portion specified for the later addition.

What happens at the end?

Season with salt and pepper, add remaining dressing, toss, and serve.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

To Make Ahead: You can prepare the ingredients in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator. To serve, assemble the salad and add the dressing just before serving. The best way to keep the chopped salad from getting soggy is to store the dressing separately and dress the salad right before you serve it. Nutritional values provided are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: asouthernsoul.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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