Citrusy Romaine Salad With Shredded Chicken Food

CITRUSY ROMAINE SALAD WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, chicken, sprouts, cilantro, avocado, and cucumber in a bowl.
• Add ranch dressing, olive oil, and lime juice; toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper.

CRUNCHY ROMAINE SALAD WITH SWEET SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Combine the mandarin syrup, vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, ginger and ramen seasoning in a jar. Cover tightly with a lid and shake until emulsified. Hold in the refrigerator. Shake again before using.
• For the salad: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a baking sheet, break up the ramen noodles into small pieces with your hands. Add the almonds and shake the pan to spread everything in an even layer. Bake until the ramen and almonds are a deep golden brown, 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
• In a large bowl combine the romaine, broccoli, carrots, oranges and scallions. Toss with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Top the salad with the toasted ramen and almonds. Serve immediately.

CRISP ROMAINE SALAD WITH TANGY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a glass jar, screw on the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
• Add the lettuce, chives and radishes to a large serving bowl. Add about half of the dressing and toss to combine. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss once again. Season with salt a pepper to taste. Serve extra dressing on the side.

SHREDDED ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the shredded romaine in a salad bowl.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, and vinegar.
• Whisk in the oil until completely incorporated.
• Stir in the Parmesan.
• Pour the dressing over the romaine; toss to mix.
• Garnish with toasted pine nuts (or other toppings of your choice - chopped tomatoes, croutons, diced cucumbers, etc.).
• Serve at once.
• (Leftovers will wilt - only toss as much as you will eat at any meal).

SHREDDED ROMAINE WITH GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan of boiling water, add garlic and boil for 10 minutes.
• Drain.
• In a large salad bowl, mash garlic and salt into a paste and whisk in mustard and vinegar.
• Add oil in a stream, still whisking.
• Add romain and toss.
• Top with pine nuts, parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper.

CITRUS ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the romaine, grapefruit, oranges and avocados on eight individual salad plates. Sprinkle with croutons. Serve with salad dressing.

CHOPPED ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, and toss to combine. Sprinkle with croutons. Serve immediately.

SHREDDED CABBAGE AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the chili peppers, garlic, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, oil, onion and black pepper in a bowl. Let the dressing stand for 30 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, carrot and mint. Sprinkle with the dressing and toss well.
• Transfer the salad to a serving platter and top with coriander sprigs. Sprinkle with additional black pepper and serve.

CHICKEN ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; stir in pecans and salt. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, stirring twice. Set aside., Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken in batches for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, grapes, cranberries and cheese. Add chicken and reserved nuts; toss to combine. Serve with dressing.

GRILLED CHICKEN CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, shallots, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and sugar. Pour 1/2 of this mixture into a large, resealable plastic bag, and add the chicken breasts. Seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate the remaining dressing.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. In a large salad bowl, toss romaine lettuce with oranges, celery, and green onions. Set aside.
• Lightly oil grate, and place chicken on grill. Discard the marinade from the chicken. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes each side, or until juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Remove chicken from grill, and slice into thin strips.
• Toss salad with reserved dressing, and top with sliced chicken.