Mama Te's Sensation Salad

Sensation Salad originated decades ago at a now-closed restaurant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and many home cooks have since adopted it as a family recipe. Bright lemon and a kick of garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard define the dressing, and a heavy-handed grating of salty, hard cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino Romano tops it off. My grandmother, Mama Te, often made her version of Sensation Salad for barbeques, serving it with chicken, rice pilaf, and garlic bread. This easy, everyday salad also pairs well with red meat, seafood, and Italian dishes. Top each serving more grated Parmesan if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 medium lemon, juiced
• 3 heads romaine lettuce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and Dijon mustard together until combined.

Step 2

Tear the leaves of romaine lettuce heads into 2-inch pieces and place in a bowl.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the lettuce to taste and toss until well coated. Add grated Parmesan cheese and toss again.