Galley Salad
Description: This hearty salad, originating from “Mickey’s Gourmet Cookbook” and also featured at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, is a robust, restaurant-sized ensemble boasting an array of meats and cheeses. With a myriad of flavors and textures, this salad is perfect for a substantial lunch or snack. It’s worth noting that the recipe yields a large portion suitable for a single diner, but it can easily serve two or even three individuals, or you can opt to use leaner meats and reduced-fat cheeses for a lighter option.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Poultry, Cheese, Meat, Quick (< 15 Mins), No Cook
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Iceberg lettuce |
| 1/2 | Red-leaf lettuce |
| 2 | Radicchio |
| 2 | Bibb lettuce |
| 3 | Chives |
| 3 | Cucumbers |
| 2 | Canned artichoke hearts |
| 1 | Green olives |
| 3 | Hearts of palm |
| 1 | Radish |
| 1 | Cheddar cheese |
| 2 | Tomatoes |
| 4 | Ham |
| 4 | Mortadella |
| 4 | Turkey |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 778
- Total Fat: 55.5g
- Saturated Fat: 26.7g
- Cholesterol: 157.8mg
- Sodium: 2349.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 30.9g
- Fiber: 14.8g
- Sugar: 8.8g
- Protein: 42.4g
Cooking Instructions:
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Prepare the Plate: Begin by placing the iceberg lettuce on a large dinner plate, serving as the base for your salad.
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Layer Lettuce Leaves: Artfully arrange the radicchio, bibb, and red-leaf lettuce leaves around the edges of the plate, creating an attractive border.
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Arrange Meats and Cheese: Take the ham, mortadella, turkey, and cheddar cheese, and shape them into cones. Place these cones around the rim of the plate, adding visual appeal and ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.
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Add Remaining Ingredients: In the center of the plate, create a generous mound using the remaining ingredients: chives, cucumbers, canned artichoke hearts, green olives, hearts of palm, radish, and tomatoes. This diverse mix of vegetables adds color, crunch, and freshness to the salad.
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Serve with Dressing: Present the salad with your preferred dressing on the side, allowing diners to customize their experience. Whether you prefer a tangy vinaigrette, creamy ranch, or zesty Italian, the choice is yours.
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Customization Options: Feel free to experiment with different cold cut meats and cheeses to suit your taste preferences. Additionally, you can opt to use chunks of meat and cheese instead of slices for added texture and variety.
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Final Touches: For an extra burst of flavor, consider garnishing your salad with pepperoncini peppers, which can be found in the pickled foods aisle. Hearts of palm, a key ingredient in this recipe, are readily available in canned or jarred form and can be sourced from Asian markets or well-stocked grocery stores.
Enjoy the Galley Salad as a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress with its abundance of flavors and textures! 🥗✨
