California Pizza Kitchen Romaine Watercress Salad W Balsamic B Food

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN ROMAINE-WATERCRESS SALAD W/ BALSAMIC-B

Steps:

• In a blender, process basil, gorgonzola and vinegar. Then, on a slower speed, blend in oil briefly. Set aside in refrigerator to chill.
• Later, in a large mixing bowl, combine the greens.
• Add dressing and toss to coat all leaves.
• Transfer the dressed greens to several chilled serving plates. Top each with equal amounts of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN WHITE BALSAMIC PROVENCAL SALAD

Steps:

• Vinaigrette Preparation.
• n a mixing bowl, use a hand held electric mixer on low speed or a whisk to blend together the vinegar, garlic, herbs, salt, lemon zest, and pepper.
• Beating or whisking continuously, slowly pour in the oil, blending until it is thoroughly incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• Salad Preparation:.
• In a large mixing bowl, use salad servers to toss together the romaine, arugula, cabbage and dressing.
• Transfer the salad to chilled serving plates. Surround each serving with a ring of diced Roma tomatoes, then top with sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese and Kalamata olives.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine watercress, mint, parsley and romaine in a small salad bowl. Combine lime juice and sugar in a small dressing bowl. Whisk oil into lime juice in a slow stream. Pour dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• For salad, toss together the ingredients in a large bowl and chill in your refrigerator.
• For dressing, whisk together ingredients in a small bowl and chill for an hour.
• Just before serving, toss dressing with salad and serve on small individual plates.
• Can serve 4 for a main dish or 8 for small side salads.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil.
• Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes; rewhisk before using.).