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Pittsburgh Steak Salad is a steak salad with french fries and ranch dressing on top of it. This unique Pittsburgh way of good salads. The Pittsburgh steak salad is one of the best salads in Pittsburgh.

 

Pittsburgh Steak Salad

 

 

Pittsburgh Eats

As you know I am proud to be from Pittsburgh, PA. I am always sharing my home town’s cuisine like Pittsburgh Steak Pomme FritesPittsburgh Devonshire SandwichThe Other Pittsburgh Sandwich The South Side Slopes, and The Pittsburgh Panini.

When it comes to Pittsburgh cuisine there is nothing like Pittsburgh eats. In fact, Zagat named Pittsburgh as the 2015 top food city in the US.  I know it surprised many people, you would think New York City or San Fransico would be number one, but it isn’t. It is my Pittsburgh that is number one.

 

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In fact, Zagat named Pittsburgh as the 2015 top food city in the US.  I know it surprised many people, you would think New York City or San Fransico would be number one, but it isn’t. It is my Pittsburgh that is number one.

 

Sunday Supper Reginal Specialties

The theme for this week for Sunday Supper, which is being hosted by Sue Lau from A Palatable Pastime, regional specialties. I am showcasing a Pittsburgh specialty, the steak salad. It is the best salads in Pittsburgh!

I know I live in Cleveland right now. I don’t think Cleveland is known for anything food-wise. Besides I am a Pittsburger, not a Clevelander.

Yes, there are Buckeyes. However, that is an Ohio thing, not really Cleveland. Nothing stands out in food that says hey I am from Cleveland. However, if you say fries and coleslaw on a sandwich, you know that is a ‘Burgh thing.

 

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Unique Eats Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is known for combining unique flavors in food. I think that is why it is such a hot spot for foodies. The Pittsburgh Magazine put together the best restaurants in Pittsburgh after Zagat announced that Pittsburgh is the number one food city.

 

For all you foodies that want to see why I love my hometown of Pittsburgh so much. I suggest you check out the list so can enjoy all Pittsburgh cuisine. You will understand why called unique eats, Pittsburgh.

 

Pittsburgh Steak Salad from Seduction in the Kitchen

 

Pittsburgh, PA

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The three rivers and Pittsburgh are simply beautiful. Now you can see why so many movies choose Pittsburgh to film. Plus we have a rich culture and architecture, that you can pick any era and find a building in Pittsburgh that is from that era.

Pittsburgh is very diverse. That is so evident in the nationality rooms cathedral of learning at the University of Pittsburgh. For example, students learn art literature in the Italian room. Pitt invited the city’s ethnic communities to undertake the creation of nationality classrooms, which would enrich the cathedral of learning with their old-world heritage.

 

Pittsburgh Steak Salad is unique in the way the people of Pittsburgh Pa eat the steak salad by adding fries and Ranch dressing to it

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Pittsburgh Steak Salad

Pittsburgh is very proud of its different heritages and cultures. It is very evident in our accents and how we talk. Plus it is present in our food.

What makes a Pittsburgh steak salad? Two additions: fries and Ranch dressing. I never knew steak salad did not normally come with fries until I moved to Cleveland.

 

How To Make Steak Salad

I was very surprised when I ordered a steak salad at a restaurant in Cleveland and it was missing those fries. Trust me those fries make the biggest difference when comes to a tasty steak salad.

 

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Steak Salad Pittsburgh Style

That was how I realized there is steak salad and there is steak salad Pittsburgh style. Pittsburgh salad just is better in my opinion and it is those fries! It really makes a steak salad recipe so much better!

Why the Ranch dressing? Honestly, I have no clue other than to tell you it is a ‘Burgh Thing. We love Ranch dressing.

 

Steak Salad

I know a local eatery Eat n Park, they are known for it’ Ranch dressing, besides Smiley Face cookies. A salad isn’t a salad without Ranch dressing. If it isn’t Ranch then it is Italian would be the second dressing of choice for a steak salad.

Once you try good salads, you want it. That is how it is with me. I want the best salads in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Steak Salad.

 

Pittsburgh Steak Salad is unique in the way the people of Pittsburgh Pa eat the steak salad by adding fries and Ranch dressing to it.

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Yield: 4 servings

Pittsburgh Steak Salad

Pittsburgh Steak Salad

Pittsburgh Steak Salad is unique in the way the people of Pittsburgh Pa eat the steak salad by adding fries and Ranch dressing to it. A recipe from Seduction in the Kitchen for Sunday Supper.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 (2 oz) steaks
  • garlic salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 a bag of French Fries
  • 1 bag of romaine salad
  • 3 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 1 cucumber (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup croutons
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/ 4 cup Ranch Dressing

Instructions

  1. Bake the fries in the oven according to the bag instructions.
  2. Season the steaks with a little garlic salt and pepper.
  3. Cook the steaks to your desired likeness, then slice them into strips, and set aside.
  4. Divide the salad between two plates.
  5. All some the tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions to the salad on each plate.
  6. Top it off with the french fries.
  7. Place each steak onto the salads.
  8. Sprinkle on some the Parmesan cheese.
  9. Add a few croutons for garnish.
  10. Drizzle on the Ranch dressing and ENJOY!

Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 475

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Greg Bucci

Wednesday 2nd of January 2019

When I start to miss home, I like to cook some Pittsburgh originals. This salad is spot on from what I remember. I like to cook my own thick cut fries to put on this wonderful salad. I enjoy your recipes and reading about your take on our wonderful hometown!

Mandy

Sunday 29th of April 2018

They turned out great! I did add provalone but it didn’t melt like I wanted...but still was awesome! I took pictures but I’m not sure how to add them.

Deanna

Monday 30th of April 2018

If you are on Pinterest, they have a feature where you can upload your photos to a recipe pin (part the tried it thing they have now) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/21321798218668497/ That is this recipe's pin if want do that!

Mandy

Sunday 29th of April 2018

Only thing is...shouldn’t it have provolone cheese too? I actually was looking for the recipe to make sure that was the right kind of cheese...Parmesan doesn’t seem like thebonly one because it always had a melted cheese too. I’m a Pittsburgh girl but far from home. We are gonna try this tonight but I think I’m going to get some precooked sliced steak so I hope it still turns out good. I’ll let yinz know:)

Deanna

Sunday 29th of April 2018

I think preference. I have gone to a few Pittsburgh restaurants and it had cheddar LOL! I hope you like it!

Gina

Saturday 10th of February 2018

WOW! i am moving to Pittsburgh if this how they serve salads! Looks amazing!

Cindy Kerschner

Tuesday 26th of April 2016

You can't go wrong with a steak and potato combo! Yummy salad!

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