North Woods Inn Salad

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🥬 What Makes the Salad Special?

The magic lies in the two dressings — a creamy blue cheese and a vibrant red cabbage vinaigrette — tossed together to create a perfectly balanced flavor. The contrast of tangy, creamy, and slightly sweet notes, paired with the crunch of iceberg lettuce, makes it irresistible. It’s simple, nostalgic, and surprisingly elegant.

🧂 North Woods Inn Salad Recipe

Ingredients

For the Red Cabbage Dressing:

• 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard

For the Blue Cheese Dressing:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad:

• 1 large head of iceberg lettuce, chopped
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

🥣 Directions

1. Make the Red Cabbage Dressing
   Combine all the ingredients in a bowl or blender. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is even better). This allows the flavors to develop and the cabbage to soften slightly.
2. Make the Blue Cheese Dressing
   In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in crumbled blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
3. Assemble the Salad
   In a large chilled bowl, toss iceberg lettuce with a few spoonfuls of each dressing — about half red cabbage and half blue cheese. The goal is to lightly coat the leaves while keeping the textures distinct.
4. Serve and Enjoy
   Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately alongside a steak or garlic bread for that authentic North Woods Inn experience.
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