Detailed Salad With Three Creamy Dressings Food

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine washed and torn spinach leaves, mushrooms and bacon in a large bowl.
• In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients.
• Toss salad with the dressing and serve.

GREEK SALAD SANDWICH WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine garlic, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, red wine vinegar and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
• Slice cucumber lengthwise and slice very thinly into half rounds. Combine the cucumber, olives, oregano, tomatoes, onion, feta, and romaine in a bowl. Add some of the dressing and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper.
• Spread some of the dressing over the entire surface of the bread, top with some of the salad and sprinkle some grated lemon zest and chopped parsley. Roll and eat or serve open face on a large plate.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix together salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
• Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
• Pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat evenly.
• Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces, you should have about 12 cups.
• Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
• Combine garlic and salt in a small bowl and mash with the back of a spoon into a paste, or (and this is what I do), mash with a mortar and pestle and transfer to a bowl.
• Mix garlic paste with lime juice, add egg* and beat until foamy.
• Stir in mayo and worcestershire.
• This can be made ahead, just cover and refrigerate.
• Just before serving, peel, pit and dice avocado.
• In a large salad bowl, combine avocado, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onions and croutons.
• Stir dressing and pour over salad then toss until well mixed.
• *If you are pregnant or nursing, or have a compromised immune system you may want to consider using a purchased pasteurized egg product.

BLT SALAD WITH CREAMY BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together basil, yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
• Meanwhile, cut baguette diagonally into 12 slices. Broil on a baking sheet, turning once, for about 1 minute or until golden. Rub both sides with cut sides of garlic. Arrange in serving basket.
• Cut tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick wedges. Peel, pit and cut avocado into 1/2 inch cubes.
• In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, onion and half of the dressing; arrange on large plates. Top with tomatoes and avocado; spoon remaining dressing over top. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with garlic toasts.

POTATO SALAD WITH CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Peel potatoes if you wish, then cut into bite-size chunks. Place in a large saucepan of salted water, set over high heat and bring to the boil. Partially cover and simmer until potatoes are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain well, then set aside in a bowl. While potatoes are still hot, toss with 2 tbsp lemon juice.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate, then crumble.
• For dressing, whisk mayonnaise with sour cream, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce in a bowl.
• Stir in ½ cup (125 mL) blue cheese and green onion. Taste and if desired add remaining blue cheese, salt and pepper.
• Stir dressing with cooled potatoes until mixed. Add bacon, red pepper and green onions.

DETAILED SALAD WITH THREE CREAMY DRESSINGS

Steps:

• MAKE one of the following dressings. Chill.
• PLACE the lettuce in a large salad bowl and toss with the dressing.
• SCATTER the tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, celery, and onion over the lettuce or arrange them separately in a composed design.
• COMBINE all the ingredients in a small bowl. Serve over the Detailed Salad.
• COMBINE all the ingredients in a small bowl. Serve over the Detailed Salad.
• COMBINE all the ingredients in a small bowl. Serve over the Detailed Salad.