Crunchy Romaine Salad With Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette Food

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.

CRUNCHY ROMAINE TOSS

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt and pepper; shake well. Discard seasoning packet from noodles or save for another use. In a skillet, saute noodles in butter until golden. In a large bowl, combine noodles, broccoli, romaine and onions. Just before serving, toss with dressing and walnuts.

SESAME-ALMOND ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter and sugar over medium heat. Add the noodles, sesame seeds and almonds. (Discard seasoning packets from noodles or save for another use.) Cook and stir for 6-8 minutes or until browned; set aside. In a large salad bowl, toss the romaine and onions., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Just before serving, drizzle over romaine mixture; top with noodle mixture. Toss to coat.

CRUNCHY ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake until well blended. Break ramen noodles into small pieces, discarding flavor packet.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir noodles and pecans until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool.
• Combine noodles, pecans, broccoli, romaine lettuce, and green onions in a bowl; toss gently. Dress with 1 cup, or more, of dressing; toss to coat.

CRUNCHY ASIAN SESAME SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuces, cabbage, carrots, peppers and onions with cheese in a large bowl and toss together.
• When ready to serve, dish up a portion and add rice noodles, nuts and sesame to taste.
• Top with dressing and enjoy!

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined.
• Combine the coleslaw, chicken, cilantro, green onions, almonds, carrots and avocado togehter in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and toss until combined
• Serve the salad immediately, sprinkled with sesame seeds as a garnish.

ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Grate the ginger and place in a small bowl with a crushed garlic clove. Sprinkle with sea salt and muddle to make a paste.
• Add the rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice and whisk until combined. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.
• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour half of the vinaigrette into the bag with the chicken Seal the bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Reserve the remaining vinaigrette for tossing the salad.
• While the chicken marinates, toss together the romaine, red cabbage,, red bell pepper, carrots, green onions, and mandarin oranges in a large bowl and set aside.
• Preheat the grill to medium high heat, approximately 400 degrees. Cook the chicken over direct heat (discard the marinade in the bag) for 10 minutes, turning once, until the juices run clear and the chicken is done.
• Remove the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or cutting into cubes.
• Add the chicken to the salad and drizzle with the reserved vinaigrette. Top with wonton strips and almonds and serve.

CRUNCHY ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash romaine and cut into bite size pieces.
• Roll up in a clean dry towel and refrigerate for several hours.
• (This makes the lettuce super crisp) Slice the green onion into thin rings.
• Chop the broccoli, stems and flowers, into small pieces.
• Break the ramen noodles up into small pieces.
• (I leave it in the bag and whack it with a kitchen mallet.) Remove flavor envelope from ramen packet and throw away.
• Melt butter in a large deep skillet.
• Add ramen noodles and walnuts and stir and cook over medium heat until light brown.
• Be sure to watch carefully and stir constantly- they will burn easily.
• Turn out onto a double thickness of paper towels and cool.
• Put romaine into a LARGE bowl and add broccoli, onions, ramen noodles and walnuts.
• Toss.
• Mix dressing ingredients together and add to salad.
• You make not want to use it all- I don't but some people like"wetter" salads than I do.
• Use your own taste as a guideline.