![](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://blythesblog.com/recipe/pittsburgh-salad/&media=https://blythesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1971.jpeg&description=The Pittsburgh Salad, a unique culinary creation featuring a bed of greens topped with crispy french fries, is a beloved regional dish with a somewhat murky history.
While there's no definitive answer to its origin, the most popular theory places its birth in the early 1960s at a Western Pennsylvania drive-in.
The Contenders
Two establishments lay claim to the title of Pittsburgh salad creator:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028410026985">Jerry's Curb Service</a> in Bridgewater, PA
Hilltop Grill in Rochester, PA (<em>This restaurant seems to have closed down</em>)
The story goes that a customer at one of these restaurants ordered a steak sandwich without the bread, adding fries to the top of a salad. The resulting concoction sparked inspiration, leading to the creation of the Pittsburgh salad as we know it today.
The beauty of this salad is its versatility. While the core components of greens and fries remain constant, the toppings and dressings can vary widely. All I can say is that this salad is brilliant in every way. data-pin-do=)
Pittsburgh Salad
July 29, 2024
The Pittsburgh Salad, a unique culinary creation featuring a bed of greens topped with crispy french fries, is a beloved regional dish with a somewhat murky history.
While there's no definitive answer to its origin, the most popular theory places its birth in the early 1960s at a Western Pennsylvania drive-in.
The Contenders
Two establishments lay claim to the title of Pittsburgh salad creator:
Jerry's Curb Service in Bridgewater, PA
Hilltop Grill in Rochester, PA (This restaurant seems to have closed down)
The story goes that a customer at one of these restaurants ordered a steak sandwich without the bread, adding fries to the top of a salad. The resulting concoction sparked inspiration, leading to the creation of the Pittsburgh salad as we know it today.
The beauty of this salad is its versatility. While the core components of greens and fries remain constant, the toppings and dressings can vary widely. All I can say is that this salad is brilliant in every way.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 1 Serving
Directions
1Put the greens on a plate or in a large, shallow bowl then top with steak, sliced egg, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. Drizzle with ranch dressing and top with French fries.
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