Off White Salad With Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette Food

BASIL-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, basil, garlic and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper.

SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette: Place shallots, vinegar, citrus juice, and salt in a small bowl. Let shallots macerate for 30 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil. In a large salad bowl, toss together lettuces, citrus, beets, herbs, avocado, and the vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.
• TIP: To turn this into an entree top with scallops, chicken or fish.

CITRUS BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Measure oil, balsamic, fresh orange juice, and honey into a small bowl. Whisk until the dressing has "emulsified". This will only take a minute or so. NOTE: To "emulsify" salad dressing means to mix so thoroughly that ingredients that normally don't combine well (like oil and water), can "come together" in a way that transforms them into a stabilized unit.
• Once emulsified, drizzle or pour vinaigrette onto your favorite green salad. Serve, and enjoy!
• Store any leftovers in a covered container in refrigerator. Whisk or shake the dressing up again, before you serve it.

CITRUS-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• I put all the above dressing ingredients into a jar with a lid and shake.
• Use as needed.
• Refrigerate leftovers to use within one week.
• *use your garlic press on the pearl onion, it's perfect for a little onion flavor.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallot, hot pepper sauce and salt. continue to whisk while adding the oil in a slow stream; the dressing will thicken. Add freshly ground pepper to taste, and adjust the seasoning. Use within an hour or so of completion.

SNOW-WHITE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine gelatin and water; set aside. In a saucepan, bring pineapple and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin mixture until completely dissolved. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in marshmallow creme and pineapple mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Prepare whipped topping according to package directions; fold into pineapple mixture. Pour into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Decorate with cherries if desired.