Italian Trio Salad Food

THREE COLOR SALAD: INSALATA TRI COLORE

Steps:

• Coarsely chop hearts of romaine; shred radicchio; thinly slice endive lengthwise. Combine greens in a salad bowl.
• Pour olive oil into a microwave safe dish. Add shallots to oil and place oil in microwave. Heat oil and shallots for 30 seconds on high. Remove from microwave and let stand 5 minutes. (Oil and shallots may be heated over low heat on the stovetop in a small pan for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until cool.) Pour oil and shallots in a bowl and whisk in 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

ITALIAN TRIO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the radicchio, endive, Treviso, arugula, olive oil, lemon juice and salt in a large bowl. Use your hands to toss the greens gently and coat them evenly with the dressing.

TAMI'S TRI COLOR CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• on a large platter start layering tomato , whole basil leaf cheese slice then repeat in rows up and down the platter.
• sprinkle with shaved shallots (to taste).
• drizzle with balsamic and olive oil.
• sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

ITALIAN TRICOLORE SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the avocado in half lengthways, remove the stone and peel off the skin.
• Lay each half of the avocado flat side down in the centre a plate.
• Arrange the mozzarella slices around the avocados.
• Sprinkle over the cherry tomatoes and a few basil leaves.
• Drizzle a spoonful of olive oil over each plate and grind over some fresh black pepper.
• Serve immediately.

TRI COLORE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all 3 lettuces in large bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Whisk the mustard, vinegar, and oil together in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
• Top with shavings of Parmesan.

ITALIAN DRESSING TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta , drain and rinse with cool water.
• steam broccoli florets lightly.
• Slice bell pepper into thin strips.
• Slice onion thinly.
• Cut pepperoni slices in halves or quarters.
• Cut whole olives in half - I used green olives with pimento.
• mix all ingredients together and add italian dressing.
• stir to combine and refrigerate for an hour or longer.
• add more italian dressing if desired.