Everything But The Kitchen Sink Salad Food

KITCHEN SINK SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing:
• In a blender combine all ingredients except olive oil. Pulse several times until well combined. Once combined, turn machine on and slowly add in olive oil. Chill until ready to use.
• To prepare the salad:
• In a medium fry pan over medium heat, cook the pancetta until crispy. Remove to paper-towel lined plate to drain and cool. Clean out pan with paper towel and in same pan over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts. Remove to a plate and set aside to cool. Wash and dry greens, place in refrigerator to chill 10 to 15 minutes. Also chill individual salad plates or a platter if serving salad family-style.
• When ready to serve, in a large bowl toss together salad greens, cucumber and tomato with just enough dressing to lightly coat salad. Place salad on chilled individual plates or platter. Dress top of salad with pancetta, pine nuts, olives, Gorgonzola and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and salt and sauté until they begin to brown and their liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool in the refrigerator.
• Bring a medium pot half full of generously salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2 1/2 minutes. Strain and cool the asparagus under cold running water.
• Combine the mushrooms, asparagus, romaine, fennel, and vinaigrette in a large mixing bowl and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter and top with warm balls.

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Take all items except for the dressing ingredients and toss them together.
• Whisk the mayo, sugar and vinegar together until smooth and add the milk to then out the mixture.
• Pour the dressing over the vegetables and refrigerate for one hour.

KITCHEN SINK POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add the potatoes and cook until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
• Add the dressing to the potatoes and gently toss to coat.
• Add the remaining ingredients and gently stir to combine.