Parmesan Cabbage Salad With Buttery Croutons Food

PARMESAN CABBAGE SALAD WITH BUTTERY CROUTONS

Steps:

• Cabbage: Place savoy cabbage cut side down on a flat surface; remove core and discard. Thinly slice from top to bottom; place shredded cabbage in a large bowl. Repeat with red cabbage.
• Vinaigrette: Peel and finely dice the shallot. Add to a bowl, along with vinegar and Parmesan. Use pestle to muddle the cheese into the shallots; then let rest to macerate, 15 minutes. (Maceration is a method to soften the texture and flavor of the ingredients.) After the resting period, gently whisk in olive oil and cream to emulsify. Set aside.
• Salad: Slice the hard-boiled eggs, then chop; add to cabbage. Thinly slice cornichons; add to salad. Roughly chop almonds; add to salad. Add the buttery croutons.
• Briefly whisk the vinaigrette to re-emulsify, 10 seconds. Add a pinch of salt to the salad, then pour in the vinaigrette. Use your hands to gently toss the salad with the vinaigrette until the ingredients are evenly coated. Taste for seasoning, and adjust as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with lots of freshly ground black pepper.

CRISPY CROUTON SALAD

Steps:

• Place bread cubes in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring twice. Cool., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, yellow pepper and basil. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons.

ABBY'S FAMOUS CAESAR SALAD WITH PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• Lettuce: I use a knife to cut the lettuce into strips, then tear the strips into bite size pieces. The lettuce is well washed, spun dry, then wrapped in a large, clean dish towel then placed in the fridge. I do this hours before serving so whatever moisture is still in the lettuce has been absorbed by the towel.
• Crutons: In a non stick pan, heat the oil until hot. Add the french bread and toast (carefully) until golden. Place hot crutons into a bowl and add the finely grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Toss in the bowl until the parmesan cheese is distributed around. Set aside Note: the finer the grate with the parmesan the better it adhears to the hot cubes. I also use a non stick skillet as it saves in the clean up -- just make sure that the temperature is not too high. You might need to adjust on the oil -- if they look dry, add a bit more olive oil.
• Dressing: In a blender, add the garlic and anchovies and blend first. Add the lemon juice, capers, worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper olive oil, water, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and the pinch of curry powder. Blend and adjust seasonings if necessary. Note: I like my dressing to be a certain consistency, so thin it out with water, milk or cream if necessary. There is enough dressing for 2 meals.
• To serve: In a large bowl add the romain lettuce and crutons. Add enough dressing to coat the salad.

FRESH TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERY GARLIC CROUTONS

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread cubes and cook, tossing frequently, until light golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic and cook over low heat, tossing, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove and set aside.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons Spread in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until light golden and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• Put toasted bread cubes, onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers in large bowl; toss. Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with basil and toss.