Camp Salad Recipe | Felix Fish

If you’ve ever driven down Highway 90 towards Mobile Bay, you know the signs: a weathered wooden shack, a line out the door, and the unmistakable smell of fried seafood hanging in the salt air. Felix’s Fish Camp isn't just a restaurant; it’s a Gulf Coast institution.

This isn't a leafy green affair. It’s a retro, cool, crunchy spoonful of nostalgia that cuts through the richness of fried catfish and hushpuppies like a pro. felix fish camp salad recipe

Just before serving (this is critical), add the chopped iceberg lettuce to the cabbage mixture. Toss lightly. Iceberg wilts fast, so do not add it during the resting phase. If you’ve ever driven down Highway 90 towards

In a very large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, and diced onion. The cabbage is the backbone of the Felix salad—don't skip it just because the menu says "salad." It’s a retro, cool, crunchy spoonful of nostalgia

(Chef’s shortcut: You can blitz all dressing ingredients in a blender until creamy, then chill. The heat method tastes closer to the original.)

Pour the cooled dressing over the vegetables. Use a rubber spatula to fold everything together until every piece of lettuce and cabbage glistens. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for the cabbage). This rest allows the celery seed and sugar to penetrate the crunch.

Serve ice cold in a small wooden bowl or a chilled ceramic cup, just like they do at the Camp. It’s the perfect side for fried fish, grilled shrimp, or even a pulled pork sandwich. The "Camp" Pairing To eat this like a local, take a bite of crispy fried dill pickle, then a forkful of this salad. The salty, acidic crunch of the pickle plus the sweet-tangy creaminess of the slaw is a flavor explosion that defines the Gulf Coast. Final Tip from the Dock Don't skip the celery seed. In 99% of salads, it's optional. In this Felix Fish Camp copycat recipe, it is the soul. That tiny, earthy, savory pop is what tells your brain, "You aren't at home. You're on the bay."