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.
Notes
- 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! 🙂
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
I have never heard of this salad before. Looks so yummy though! Thanks for linking up at Friday Frenzy Link Party! Pinned!!
Jas says
I'm on a quest to make this salad famous because it's sooo good! LOL
Sheri says
This looks good! Thanks so much for linking at To Grandma's House We Go link party! Your project has been pinned. We hope to see you again this Wednesday!
Jas says
Thank you, Sheri! 🙂
Florence says
Gee, I don't see anything in that salad that I don't like except maybe the hot peppers, but I can leave those out, right? Otherwise, love the fresh flavors of salad, so this looks great Jas.
Jas says
Definitely! The flavor won't change, they only give a little kick to the salad. I don't always use them either.
Amber Harrop says
Such a great looking salad and glad to here no Rabbits were harmed in it's making 🙂
Jas says
Ha, ha, Amber! Bunnies were spared. 😀 Thanks for stopping in!
Life Diet Health says
Jas I must admit I was a bit worried by the 'rabbit' salad but thankful to find this was actually full of gorgeous vegan ingredients. It looks very appetising and something I would eat regularly. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday - don't forget to share the links so others can join the party too!
Jas says
Deceiving, I know, ha! It's a salad for rabbits not with rabbits, LOL. Have a great weekend, Laurena!
Leslie says
This looks so good. I used to be great about eating salads regularly, but fell off the bandwagon. This looks like a great place to start again. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Jas says
Same here, Leslie. With this easy recipe, I have no excuse. And it's so yummy, like all Portland food 😀
Meghan says
Stopping by from the Sugar & Spice Recipe link up. This looks great, and I’m definitely pinning it!
Jas says
Thank you, Meghan! Glad you like it 🙂
Linda S says
Sizzle Pie is a new name to me, but the salad looks amazing! Thanks for sharing it this week on the Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop. Have a great weekend!
Jas says
Thank you, Linda!
Jann Olson says
Looks delicious! I have never heard of this restaurant, but I love the fun name! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jas says
I never heard of it before I visited either, Jann. I thought the name was fun too 🙂
Corina Blum says
It looks like a great salad - really fresh and tasty! I am still trying to eat lots of salads to stay healthy through the winter.
Jas says
That's the key, Corina. It helps when you find one you really like and it doesn't need lots of ingredients so it's a quick fix, like this one.
Rhonda says
Sizzle Pie Rabbit Salad, now that's a first. It looks delicious. I'm going to add this one to my Pinterest Salad Board. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.
Jas says
Ha, ha... They're not so global, yet 😉 Thanks, Rhonda!
Donna Reidland says
Red leaf lettuce is my favorite and this looks like a great combination. Definitely pinning to try it out!
Jas says
Thanks, Donna!
Debrashoppeno5 says
I've never heard of Sizzle Pie but it sure looks delicious and so healthy. You can't beat that combination.
Jas says
Thanks, Debra! We love the flavors 🙂
Julie Cavaney says
Yummy looks delicious I have never tried Rabbit Pie Salad. #MummyMonday #julieinthemaking
Jas says
Thanks, Julie! Give it a try 😉
Mrs Shoes says
I must confess I've never heard of sizzle pie (I'm only slightly passed hipster age too so maybe that's why), but I was SO excited to see rabbit salad! Until I realized there was no actual rabbit meat in the salad; I thought perhaps you'd come over to my camp Jas. 🙁
Ah well, I do love a good salad AS a meal, so long as I add some cheese or protein (like maybe, rabbit), so no doubt I will substitute REAL BACON CHUNKS (vegan is like a cuss word to Mr Shoes) and enjoy a good plate of roughage.
Jas says
Me neither before I discovered them in Portland. They only have 5 locations, maybe that's why.
Sorry, no real rabbit this time. But I really like this salad, vegan or not. I like options, so real bacon (or rabbit, ha) can be used as well. I also like simple, so you won't see me post vegan recipes with strange ingredients I can't even pronounce. 😉 As far as salads go, I grew up eating vegan versions - just veggies, but we never labeled them as such. 🙂