Lost Dishes: Ruggeri's - Erminia Salad

Ruggeri's: Erminia Salad

Henry Ruggeri and his wife Erminia lived above their restaurant at 2300 Edwards on the Hill. Henry (the Chief) ran the floor and Erminia (Mama Minnie) did the kitchen. Erminia's wedge salad with baby shrimp was a fixture on the Ruggeri's menu.


Erminia Ruggeri, 1949	Quarter iceberg lettuce

Erminia Salad

Source: Erminia's grandson, Jim Ruggeri

Yield: 1 generous serving

Ingredients

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, quartered
1 hard boiled egg, sliced
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 handful baby shrimp
1 tsp imported Italian olive oil
1 tsp red wine vinegar
Thousand Island salad dressing
Roquefort salad dressing

Preparation

Wash & quarter iceberg lettuce. Add sliced eggs, shrimp, anchovies, oil & vinegar. Cover with equal parts of Thousand Island and Roquefort dressing. Mix and serve chilled.