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Green Jacket Salad and Dressing – not everyone gets an invite to Augusta.

May 13, 2009

This is a wonderful light salad that was once served by the famed Green Jacket restaurant across from Augusta Georgia’s Grand Golf Course (cannot mention the name). The restaurant is now closed and this recipe is always in high demand. With so many people who visit from out of town the first week in April during the tournament I am sure there are those out there that have tried this salad, loved it and would like to have the recipe.

Green Onions
2 TBLS. Olive Oil
1 TBLS. Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tomato, chopped
1 Cucumber, chopped
2 tsp. seasoning salt
2 tsp. accent
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp fresh parsley
Pita Bread Croutons (Plain)
1/2 head of lettuce

To make croutons, separate pita bread, tear into small pieces and brown slightly in oven until bread is crisp. Do this just before serving so that they will be warm when serving.

After you chop the tomatoes “squish” them in your hands so as to get the juice of the tomato out into the mixture, then put pulp and juice into bowl.

Mix all ingredients (except lettuce and cucumbers) with tomato mixture. Mix well.

Shred lettuce place in a large bowl, place chopped cucumbers in with lettuce. Mix together well.

Pour chilled dressing mixture over lettuce and cucumbers, mix together well, top with warm croutons and serve.

  • Tmiller

    This calls for “accent” What is that please?

  • http://www.copykat.com Stephanie

    It is a brand for MSG. MSG is monosodiumglutamate, it is a flavor enhancer you can purchase at your grocery store.

  • BethB

    This is a fabulous salad – one that MUST be tried! I live in North Augusta and trust me, the Green Jacket Salad is one that you’ll want everytime you think salad! By the way – I really miss the Green Jacket Restaurant – it was fabulous. If anyone comes to Augusta for the tournament they can get this salad at Rae’s Coastal Cafe in Augusta (our favorite restaurant since the Green Jacket closed).

  • http://www.copykat.com Valerie

    Don’t leave out the toasted Pita croutons, they make the salad. I live in Augusta and also miss the Green Jacket. Another Augusta area restaurant that has an excellent version of this is EJ’s in Aiken, SC.

  • Chuck Baker

    Hint: For best results, mix everything but the lettuce and pita chips in the serving bowl. Then add the lettuce and “fold” the dressing up into it. This keeps the lettuce healthy. Pouring the mixture on the lettuce makes it more limp.

  • NancyC

    Beth, I live in Augusta and I really miss the Green Jacket Restaurant. I’m looking forward to getting that salad at Rae’s when we have our office Christmas dinner there in December. Sad we lost the restaurant but now even the building is gone!

  • Gwynneth

    It’s wrong. Accent is a type of seasoning salt, but it’s not the type used in the salad. I’ve been sworn to secrecy, but it’s an entirely different seasoning salt blend used in the salad. Here’s a hint- think of who owns the restaurant… & what other restaurants they own.