Red Leaf Salad Food

SHREDDED RED LEAF SALAD WITH CREAMY RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together shallot, mayonnaise, vinegar, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil until homogenous. Season with salt, to taste. Add lettuce to bowl and toss to coat with dressing.

RED LEAF CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• For the croutons, prepare grill (medium-high heat). Rub with garlic clove and brush with olive oil:
• 6 3/4-inch-thick slices country bread
• Grill bread 1 minute, turn over, then sprinkle with:
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Cover and grill until cheese melts, about 1 minute longer.
• In large bowl, toss:
• 12 ounces red leaf lettuce
• Dressing
• Salt and pepper
• Divide salad and croutons among plates. Before serving, top salad with:
• 1 1/2 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese

LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the Mayonnaise, Vinegar and Sugar into a bowl and stir until mixed --
• Place in the refrigerator to allow the ingredients to blend and to allow time for the sugar to dissolve --
• Remove the individual leaves from the main plant -- Do not cut, pull them apart --
• Rinse each leaf under cold water and shake excess water off the leaves --
• Remove the tender portion of the leaf from the stalk and discard the stalk --
• 'Tear' leaves into whatever size you think will fit into your mouth --
• This is enough dressing for about half a large bunch of lettuce -- Remaining lettuce can be stored in the refrigerater, covered, for use tomorrow --
• Start by tossing a third or so of the lettuce with the dressing and add lettuce until the lettuce is coated well with the dressing -- (you don't want a pool of sauce in the bottom of the bowl but you want the lettuce well coated) --
• This is best if the lettuce is mixed with the dressing just prior to eating -- The flavor won't change but the lettuce tends to get soggy after about an hour after mixed with the dressing -- .

RED LETTUCE WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cut the onions in 1/2 and slice 1/4-inch thick, place on a baking sheet and toss with:
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are tender.
• Remove from oven and toss with 2 more tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cool to room temperature.
• Whisk together the shallots, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. While whisking, add 3/4 cup olive oil until emulsified.
• To assemble, toss enough lettuce for 6 people with dressing, to taste. Place the lettuce on 6 plates and arrange the onions on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

RED-LEAF SALAD WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss together sweet potatoes, onion, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Add green beans and walnuts to sheet; toss. Roast until green beans are tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, vinegar, and garlic; season dressing with salt and pepper. Top lettuce with roasted vegetable mixture; drizzle with dressing.

RED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Pat the lettuce dry with clean paper towels or spin the rinsed pieces in the salad spinner until dry.
• Put the clean, dry,torn lettuce in a large glass salad bowl.
• Sprinkle the chopped cucumber, sliced black olives, sliced cherry tomatoes and shredded Parmesan cheese over the lettuce pieces.
• Do not toss yet.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Just before serving toss the salad with the dressing and serve chilled.
• As an added touch chill your salad bowls in the freezer so they will be well chilled for a more special presentation.
• Enjoy !

RED LEAF SALAD WITH ROASTED BEETS, ORANGES, AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Lay the beets on one half of a large piece of aluminum foil. Sprinkle with olive oil and season with salt. Fold the foil in half to make a packet and roll the edges to seal. Lay on a baking sheet and roast until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool. Peel the beets and slice into 1/2-inch-thick wedges.
• 2. Keep the oven at 350°F; toast the walnuts on a baking sheet for a few minutes, 5 to 7, until they smell good. Remove the nuts and let them cool while you wash and dry the lettuce and tear it into a salad bowl.
• 3. Zest one orange-you need 1 teaspoon grated zest. Using a very sharp knife, cut the ends from the oranges, slicing just deep enough to expose the flesh. Cut off the remaining peel and pith. Then, working over a bowl, remove the segments, cutting between the membrane. Place the segments in a strainer to drain off excess juice.
• 4. Whisk together the dressing ingredients-the shallot, fennel seeds, and lemon juice-in a small bowl, adding the oil last, whisking as you pour it in so the dressing emulsifies a bit. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• 5. Toss the nuts, beets, oranges, and the dressing with the salad, adjust the seasoning, and serve immediately.
• Tips and Techniques
• Teresa: "The oranges and beets are best tossed in at the last minute, when you dress the salad to serve it, lest the o‐juice and beety color run amok."
• About the Cook
• Teresa Parker is an expert on Catalonia and its cuisine, and runs culinary tours in Spain. She's a good friend of Merrill's and splits her time between New York City and Wellfleet, Massachusetts.

SIMPLE RED LEAF SALAD

Steps:

• Wash red leaf lettuce, separate the leaves, and spin dry in a salad spinner. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a salad bowl with bell pepper and scallion.
• Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, mustard, and pepper in a resealable jar. Close and shake until well combined.
• Drizzle as much dressing as desired over the salad and toss to combine. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.

RED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD WITH GOLDEN BEETS AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper for dressing in a bowl. Stream in olive oil, whisking until well combined; set aside.
• Trim off the beets' leafy tops and root ends. Rub each beet with a little olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Wrap each tightly in a piece of foil and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake beets in the preheated oven until you can easily pierce through the centers with a paring knife, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Remove beets from oven, and allow to cool still wrapped in foil until you can handle them, 10 to 15 minutes. Rub each beet with a paper towel to remove the skin. Set aside to cool, then cut to your preference, either into chunks or slices.
• Tear lettuce leaves into pieces and add to a large bowl along with grapes and red onion. Add beets and give the salad a light stir. Drizzle some of the dressing to your taste, and toss gently until all is well coated. Store any remaining dressing tightly covered in the refrigerator.

RED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, remove peel, pith, and outer membranes from oranges. Carefully cut each segment away from membranes, collecting juice and segments in a bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from membranes before discarding. Drain segments, and set aside, reserving juice for another use.
• In a large bowl, combine lettuces and radicchio; toss with vinaigrette. Transfer to a serving platter, top with reserved orange segments, and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

RED LEAF AND MANDARIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, oranges, cheese and peppers. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, honey, vinegar, mustard and salt. Stir in onion. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.