roasted reuben layered salad

Name: Roasted Reuben Layered Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: ## LAYERED SALAD; 1 - whole head of iceberg lettuce; 1 - bag of sauerkraut, drained (i used 1/2 of bag); 1 pound(s) sliced corned beef, chopped; 8 - 12 ounce(s) bag of swiss cheese, shredded; 1 bottle(s) thousand island or russian salad dressing; 1/2 medium onion, sliced or diced then sauteed; 6 slice(s) peppered bacon, cooked and crumbled; ## ADDED TO DRESSING; 1 tablespoon(s) horseradish sauce per serving (optional, i like a little kick to the dressing); ## FOR CROUTONS; 6 slice(s) pumpernickel rye bread, torn and toasted; - olive oil; - onion salt; - garlic powder; - caraway seeds

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Kim Campbell

Youngstown, OH

Updated on Mar 5, 2012

I really enjoy a good Reuben sandwich but not all the calories that come with it. So, I was thinking and thinking how could I make it healthier and less calories for everyone and still enjoy all the flavor of the Reuben and I came up with this salad. I am pleased that it worked out and that it is equally as delicious as the sandwich. Now my Aunt Linda thought it wouldn't work with roasting the lettuce but since it was only in the oven long enough to melt the cheese and heat the corned beef the lettuce stayed crunchy. It is a great way to serve a crowd and still have room for a yummy dessert.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Bake

yield 6 to 8 people

Ingredients

LAYERED SALAD
1 - whole head of iceberg lettuce
1 - bag of sauerkraut, drained (i used 1/2 of bag)
1 pound sliced corned beef, chopped
8 - 12 ounces bag of swiss cheese, shredded
1 bottle thousand island or russian salad dressing
1/2 medium onion, sliced or diced then sauteed
6 slices peppered bacon, cooked and crumbled
ADDED TO DRESSING
1 tablespoon horseradish sauce per serving (optional, i like a little kick to the dressing)
FOR CROUTONS
6 slices pumpernickel rye bread, torn and toasted
- olive oil
- onion salt
- garlic powder
- caraway seeds

How To Make roasted reuben layered salad

Step 1

For my croutons I added some olive oil to my torn bread and tossed them together. Then, I added some garlic powder and onion salt. If I had caraway seed I would have added it too. Then I baked them in oven for 10 minutes at 350.

Step 2

I used an 11 by 15 glass dish and layered my chopped lettuce first.
Step 3

Next layer your sauerkraut on top of the lettuce. (If you have some people who don't like the kraut just layer half of it) Then your chopped corned beef is next.
Step 4

Now add your cheese and roast in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes or so. Just till the cheese is melted.
Step 5

Now, you can add your dressing now or just take it to the table. Add your sauteed onions, crumbled bacon and croutons on top after dressing.
Step 6

Use a spatula or square server utensil to cut down through the meat and cheese to serve.
Step 7

Here is what a Reuben Sandwich looks like here in Ohio at one of our most famous restaurants for this sandwich and it is all stacked up with corned beef. Now I know I cut some major calories by turning it into a salad intead. :-)
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