Maurice Salad

Popularized in Detroit, MI, by the J.L. Hudson department store, this salad continues to be served in many American restaurants. Once you try it, you won’t be surprised as to why. The homemade dressing is zesty, creamy, and fresh. Not to mention the abundance of protein this salad packs with the ham, turkey, cheese, and egg. This salad is worthy of being called a meal in itself.

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbspwhite vinegarAmount2 tbspIngredientwhite vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsplemon juiceAmount1 1/2 tspIngredientlemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsponion juiceAmount1 1/2 tspIngredientonion juice
  • 1 1/2 tspsugarAmount1 1/2 tspIngredientsugar
  • 1 1/2 tspDijon mustardAmount1 1/2 tspIngredientDijon mustard
  • 1 cupmayoAmount1 cupIngredientmayo
  • 1Hard-boiled eggAmount2Ingredienthard-boiled eggs, cut in half, diced
  • 2 tbspchopped fresh parsleyAmount2 tbspIngredientchopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tspsaltAmount1/2 tspIngredientsalt
  • 1/8 tsppepper
  • 1head iceberg lettuceAmount1Ingredienthead iceberg lettuce, chopped or shredded, chopped or shredded
  • 1 lbhamAmount1 lbIngredientham, cubed, cubed
  • 1 lbturkey breastAmount1 lbIngredientturkey breast, cubed, cubed
  • 1 lbswiss cheeseAmount1 lbIngredientswiss cheese, cubed, cubed
  • 1/2 cupslivered sweet gherkins picklesAmount1/2 cupIngredientslivered sweet gherkins pickles (sweet relish, rinsed in a strainer, can be substituted) (sweet relish, rinsed in a strainer, can be substituted)
  • 12green olivesAmount12Ingredientgreen olives stuffed with pimento, for garnish stuffed with pimento, for garnish
  • 2hard-boiled eggsAmount2Ingredienthard-boiled eggs, cut in half, cut in half

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juiceAmount1 ½ tspIngredientlemon juice, sugar, and Dijon, until the sugar dissolves. Add the mayo, diced egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking until fully incorporated.

  2. 2

    Arrange a bed of lettuce on each plate. Place 1⁄4 pound of ham, turkey, and swiss on each plate. Divide the picklesAmount1/2 cupIngredientslivered sweet gherkins pickles (sweet relish, rinsed in a strainer, can be substituted) evenly over each serving. Garnish each salad with 4 olives and an egg half.

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