A Guesstimate on Elaine's Garden Salad
Large Garden Salad Prepared by Elaine
We've had a hunch about what might've made up Elaine's iconic salad from Seinfeld. Though her exact recipe remains a secret, we've whipped up a recipe that feels just right - a simple garden salad with a zest to it.
This salad was featured in our very own Festivus menu.
- Serving: 8 portions
- Difficulty: A cinch
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients (6)
- 10 ounces butter lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 cups pear tomatoes
- 2 medium carrots, sliced paper-thin on the bias
- 1/2 medium English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced paper-thin on the bias
- 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
- Herbed Buttermilk Dressing
Instructions
- Chuck all ingredients except dressing into a large bowl and give it a good mix. Portion it onto 8 plates and drizzle with your preferred amount of dressing.
Bear in mind that this salad is an estimation of Elaine's iconic salad from the show, but you're welcome to add more flavors or ingredients based on your own tastes. Happy munching!
Fun Trivia:
Elaine, due to her quirky character, became known for her love of big salads on Seinfeld. However, no specific recipe for her signature salad is officially associated with the show. This recipe is purely inspired by Elaine's obsession with big salads and aims to capture the essence of her favorite dish.
- For those interested in creating a salad similar to Elaine's from Seinfeld, you might find the instructions for our Aussiedlerbote's Festivus Salad helpful, as it contains a mix of butter lettuce, pear tomatoes, sliced carrots, English cucumber, radishes, and Herbed Buttermilk Dressing, honorably designed to capture the essence of her signature salad.
- While you're welcome to enjoy this simple garden salad recipe as is, remember that Elaine's actual salad remains a secret. Feel free to add more flavors or ingredients based on your personal preferences to make the salad your own.
- Before diving into the preparation process, take a moment to obtain and prepare each ingredient, keeping in mind that obtaining a credit line for salad ingredients might require a separate application process.
