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maurice salad

Classic Maurice Salad

A refreshing maurice salad featuring crisp mixed greens, vegetables, and a creamy signature dressing. This vegetarian adaptation of the Detroit classic makes a perfect lunch or light dinner.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Green Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 276
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups mixed lettuce leaves romaine, iceberg, and green leaf
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs sliced
  • 1/4 cup sweet gherkin pickles diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced (optional)
For the Maurice Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small bowl for dressing

Method
 

  1. Prepare the maurice salad dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried tarragon, chopped parsley, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate while preparing the salad.
  2. Wash and thoroughly dry all lettuce leaves, tear into bite-sized pieces, and place in a large salad bowl.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, black olives, sweet gherkin pickles, and red onion (if using) to the bowl with lettuce.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped fresh basil.
  5. Arrange sliced hard-boiled eggs around the edges of the salad.
  6. Drizzle the prepared maurice dressing over the salad, starting with about half and adding more as needed.
  7. Add crumbled feta cheese on top.
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. For best flavor, let the dressed salad chill for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend together.

Notes

  • For a more traditional maurice salad, replace feta with Swiss cheese and add 1/2 cup each julienned turkey and ham.
  • The dressing can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise in the dressing.