How To Make The Masters Famous Green Jacket Salad
Crisp! Tangy! Simple! This crowd pleasing Masters Famous Green Jacket Salad will knock your argyle socks straight off.
How To Make The Masters Famous Green Jacket Salad
One of my favorite memories besides the scenery, seeing Jack Nicklaus, and sipping on an Azalea Cocktail in the April sunshine was the crisp and tangy crunchy bite of the Masters Famous Green Jacket Salad from the Green Jacket Restaurant. Yes! This simple un-fancy salad made an unforgettable impression on me.
I found the original recipe in my Junior League of Augusta Georgia’s cookbook, Par 3 Tea-time at the Masters. (You can purchase these from the Junior League of Augusta’s website here. Or on Amazon here.) Junior League Cookbooks are always filled with wonderful recipes! Treat yourself to one.
Today I am sharing my version, “How to Make The Masters Famous Green Jacket Salad” for dinner tonight!
Grab your aprons!
What Is The Masters Golf Tournament?
Many consider the Masters golf tournament the most prestigious golf tournament in the world. Every year fans from all over the world head to Augusta, Georgia to the National Golf Club to watch top golf professionals play golf and battle for the prize of the coveted green jacket.
What does Salad Have to Do With a Green Jacket Anyway?
Made by the Brooks Uniform Company, this coveted jacket earned and worn by winners of The Masters Golf Tournament is said to be worth $30,000. It is so special it even has a salad named after it.
The Green Jacket Restaurant
Loved by golfers and golf fans, the Green Jacket Restaurant in Augusta, Georgia was originally located across the street from the Augusta, National Golf Club. Opened in the 70’s, it sadly closed in the mid 90’s. It was known for The Green Jacket Salad served with a Prime Rib. Rumor has it that Green Jacket Augusta Ga. LLC may bring it back in the original cities where the brand is still alive (Augusta, Athens, and Macon).
What to Serve with A Green Jacket Salad
The Green Jacket Salad is delightful served with, steak, chicken, soup, and sandwiches. I sometimes toss this together for a quick lunch all by itself.
WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE
How To Make The Masters Famous Green Jacket Salad
Ingredients
Famous Green Jacket Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil (It is rumored that the original recipe used Wesson Soybean Oil.)
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed to release flavor
Note: The original salad called for Shoney’s Big Boy Seasoning. Though the restaurants have since closed, you can still purchase it here. Simply replace the Lawry’s for this seasoning in the recipe.
Famous Green Jacket Salad Mix
- 3 heads of romaine lettuce or 2 small heads iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups red cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves
- 3/4 cup green onions, roots removed and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup pita chips, broken into bite sized pieces
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, seasoned salt, and oregano in a small bowl until well combined.
2. Toss the lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, green onions, and parmesan in a salad bowl. Just before serving, give the Green Jacket Dressing another stir and drizzle onto the Green Jacket Salad. Add the pita chips and gently toss to coat.
Prepare to give yourself a pat on the back of your imaginary green jacket! Your guests are about to rave over this Masters Favorite Green Jacket Salad!
A tip from a Sparkler:
“Got the recipe from one of the chefs from their Macon, Georgia restaurant over 30 yrs ago. I realize a lot of the Shoney’s restaurants are closed but you can still order their seasoning salt online. (Link in ingredients) Give it a try with the Shoney’s and you’ll taste the difference.”
Cynde
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How To Make The Masters Famous Green Jacket Salad
Ingredients
Famous Green Jacket Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup olive oil (It is rumored that the original recipe used Wesson Soybean Oil.)
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (crushed to release flavor)
Famous Green Jacket Salad Mix
- 3 heads of romaine lettuce or 2 small heads iceberg lettuce (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups red cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 3/4 cup green onions (roots removed and chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup pita chips (broken into bite sized pieces)
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, seasoned salt, and oregano in a small bowl until well combined.
- Toss the lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, green onions, and parmesan in a salad bowl. Just before serving, give the Green Jacket Dressing another stir and drizzle onto the Green Jacket Salad. Add the pita chips and gently toss to coat.
Notes
Nutrition
You forgot to mention the Accent and it’s best to use SHONEY’S/BOB’S BIG BOY Seasoning Salt and NOT Lawery’s. Got the recipe from one of the chefs from their Macon, Georgia restaurant over 30 yrs ago. I realize a lot of the Shoney’s restaurants are closed but you can still order their seasoning salt online. Give it a try with the Shoney’s and you’ll taste the difference.
Hi There Cynde!
Thanks for your information. How lucky to meet the chef! WOW! I remember my visit and the salad was delicious!
You are correct! It was originally made with Shoney’s Seasoning! I remember it well! I loved it on fries! I will add it to the recipe as an option with the link you suggested. Thank you! Check out your addition in my recipe.
With the closing of Shoney’s I chose Lowery’s from the recommendation of the Savannah Junior League. Some recipes call for just a seasoning salt with the addition of Accent for more salt. Lowery’s has plenty of salt so I left it out of this adaptation.The Pastor’s Bride has a great version here: https://apastorsbride.wordpress.com/2014/04/09/green-jacket-salad-recipe/.
I am ordering the Shoney’s seasoning today! I will be back to let you know how it tasted here.
Thanks Again Cynde! You are what makes blogging fun!
PS The next time you make it tag me on instagram @_SparklingCharm #SparklingCharmEverything #mysparklespin