Crunchy Romaine Salad With Sweet Sesame Vinaigrette Food

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 TOSTADA ENSALADA

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Add the vinegar, oil, honey, chipotle puree, cumin, salt and coriander to a jar, cover tightly with lid and shake until emulsified. Hold in the refrigerator until ready to serve. (Makes 3/4 cup.)
• For the tostada ensalada: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the tortillas on both sides with canola oil, then place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Bake until crispy but not browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, cilantro, olives and romaine. Toss with the vinaigrette and season with salt.
• Evenly spread 1/3 cup of the refried beans over each tortilla. Divide the salad among the tortillas, mounding it in the center. Top with beets and 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan. Serve immediately.
• Heat the coconut oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until the spices are toasted and the garlic has softened, 1 minute. Add the pinto beans, chicken stock and chipotle puree and bring to a boil. Cook until the stock has reduced by about half and the mixture has thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Off the heat, mash the beans to a smooth paste with a potato masher, leaving some beans partially mashed to add some texture. The beans should have the consistency of a thick sauce; if they're difficult to stir, they're too thick. If needed, thin the beans out with extra chicken stock, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Finish by stirring in the lime juice and adding salt to taste. Garnish with queso fresco and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

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 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.

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.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH RYE CRISPS AND LEMON-PECORINO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the rye crisps:
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a food processor, pulse the bread until coarse crumbs form. Spread the crumbs on a baking sheet and toss them with the oil, garlic, herbs, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated. Roast the crumbs, tossing occasionally, until they're golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Once cooled, the rye crisps can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
• Make the vinaigrette:
• In a mini food processor, pulse all of the ingredients together until they're well combined and the dressing has emulsified. (You can also whisk the dressing by hand.)
• Make the salad:
• Place the lettuce leaves in a large bowl and scatter them with the torn mint. Pour about 3/4 cup (180 ml) of the vinaigrette over the leaves, gently tossing until well coated, adding more dressing if needed. Transfer the salad to a platter and, using a fine grater, grate on additional cheese. Scatter with the rye crisps and remaining mint, and finish with freshly cracked pepper.

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!

CHICKEN AND CABBAGE SALAD WITH MISO-SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss the chicken with 6 tablespoons miso-sesame vinaigrette. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl, reserving some of the herbs, ginger and onion for garnish. Add another 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and toss to combine. Taste, and adjust seasoning with more dressing, salt or pepper, as desired.
• Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with reserved herbs, ginger and onion, drizzle with a little more dressing, and serve immediately.

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.

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.