The easiest throw-together salad that somehow tastes like you ordered it at a restaurant.
If you need a quick side salad that always hits, my Sensation Salad is the one. It’s fresh, salty, crunchy, a little tangy, and just overall so delicious — and the best part is that it takes maybe five minutes to put together. This is one of those salads I make on autopilot when I need something green on the table but don’t want to think twice.
Growing up in Louisiana, Sensation Dressing is basically a staple, and Hanley’s makes my absolute favorite version. I always keep a bottle in the fridge because it turns any simple salad into something special with zero effort. Add in pistachios, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan and… you’re done.
Ingredients
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Chopped romaine
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Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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Pistachios
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Salt & pepper
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Parmesan cheese
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Sensation dressing (I love Hanley’s!)
How I Make It
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Layer the chopped romaine in a big bowl or platter.
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Add the sun-dried tomatoes, pistachios, and parmesan.
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Drizzle with Sensation dressing.
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Mix everything together gently.
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Top with a little extra salt & pepper to finish.
Ashley’s Tips
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This salad pairs with everything — pasta, grilled chicken, salmon, pizza nights… you name it.
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If you want extra crunch, add more pistachios. I always end up doing this.
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It’s also great topped with grilled shrimp for a quick lunch.
This is one of my easiest “don’t overthink it” recipes, but it tastes so good every single time. Enjoy!
