Bacon Blue Cheese Artichoke Tossed Salad Food

MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare vinaigrette: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vinegar and 1/3 cup cup of water.
• Whisk the mustard and salad dressing mix until well mixed.
• Add the olive oil and whisk until the dressing is emulsified.
• Let the dressing rest for a few minutes before using so that the flavors can blend. Refrigerate in a tightly-lidded glass or rigid plastic container for up to 7 days and whisk before using.
• Note: If you use Good Seasons brand mix, two packets work well.
• To prepare salad: Cut the iceberg and romaine lettuces into ½-inch squares. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Cut the artichoke hearts into eighths and the hearts of palm into 1/4-inch-long pieces and add to the lettuce.
• Peel the avocado and remove the pit. Cut the avocado into ½-inch cubes and add to the lettuce.
• Crumble the blue cheese over the salad. Sprinkle the bacon bits, chopped egg, onion, and tomato over the salad.
• Add the vinaigrette, toss well, and serve.
• Note: To hard-cook eggs, put them in a saucepan with cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, remove from the heat, and set aside for 15 minutes, during which time the eggs will harden. This is a better method than cooking the eggs in boiling water. There is less chance of the eggs cracking.

ARTICHOKE BACON POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender.
• Drain and cool potatoes.
• Cook bacon in oven (on raised rack over baking pan).
• Cool and crumble bacon.
• In large bowl, combine mayonnaise, garlic, and onion. Mix well.
• Stir in artichoke hearts, cheese, and salad dressing.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
• In large serving bowl, combine potatoes and bacon.
• Gently stir in dressing until well mixed.
• Cover and chill thoroughly before serving.
• Cook time is cooling time.