It's no secret that we LOVE to simplify meals around here while preserving the flavors. Believe it or not, this insanely delicious copycat Sizzle Pie Rabbits salad is already simple but will impress you with its flavor.
Sizzle Pie is a hipster pizza place with only three locations on the West Coast and one on the East. I've been to the one in Portland, OR.
They share their garage-like venue with another joint that has awesome biscuits and gravy stuffed with fried chicken and bacon. The place looks retro artsy, it's vegan-friendly and their pizza is super greasy, but this 'rabbits' salad is to die for.
Portland is too hipster for my taste (or is it that I'm too old) but they sure have great food. Like that amazing flatbread pizza that I rave about.
Salads have come a long way since I was a kid. Depending on the season, they either consisted of green leaf lettuce like this Boston lettuce with beef and eggs, fresh tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers from the garden, or pickled.
We never served them before the meal or alone as an entree, but always along with the main dish.
Nowadays, the list of ingredients in a salad includes everything but the kitchen sink and sometimes the sink too. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but you can rarely find a simple salad that is not going to get you full before the dinner is ever even served.
But this salad is different. Don't let the simplicity of ingredients fool you. The combination is surprisingly supreme. Sizzle Pie offers vegan and nonvegan option. I opted for vegan just because (although I'm a carnivore) and I loved it. Get ready to love it too!
Ingredients:
- red leaf lettuce
- red onion
- cherry tomatoes
- pickled hot pepper rings
- vegan (imitation) bacon bits
- croutons (gluten-free or regular)
- Vegan ranch dressing
Directions:
- Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl.
- Add the onions, tomatoes, hot peppers, bacon bits, and croutons.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.
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Copycat Sizzle Pie Rabbits Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large head red leaf lettuce
- 1 small red onion sliced thin or diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- A few pickled hot pepper rings whole or chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegan imitation bacon bits
- 1 cup croutons gluten-free or regular
- Vegan ranch dressing
Instructions
- Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl.
- Add the onions, tomatoes, hot peppers, bacon bits, and croutons.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.
Expert Tips
- Make hot peppers less spicy by removing the seeds and rinsing under water.
- Use real bacon bits and regular ranch dressing for nonvegan version.
Melanie says
I love Sizzle Pie, and especially this salad. The thing that makes it stand out though are the croutons and vegan ranch that they make. Have not found a vegan ranch that comes close. Any ideas on how to duplicate their ranch?
Jas says
Hi, Melanie! I haven't tried making my own vegan ranch, but I'd start with vegan mayo and non-dairy milk. Then add some garlic, dill, onion powder, salt and pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Hope that helps! 🙂