Salad With Creamy Dressing Food

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine washed and torn spinach leaves, mushrooms and bacon in a large bowl.
• In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients.
• Toss salad with the dressing and serve.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces, you should have about 12 cups.
• Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
• Combine garlic and salt in a small bowl and mash with the back of a spoon into a paste, or (and this is what I do), mash with a mortar and pestle and transfer to a bowl.
• Mix garlic paste with lime juice, add egg* and beat until foamy.
• Stir in mayo and worcestershire.
• This can be made ahead, just cover and refrigerate.
• Just before serving, peel, pit and dice avocado.
• In a large salad bowl, combine avocado, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onions and croutons.
• Stir dressing and pour over salad then toss until well mixed.
• *If you are pregnant or nursing, or have a compromised immune system you may want to consider using a purchased pasteurized egg product.

SALAD WITH CREAM DRESSING

Steps:

• Remove and discard any damaged outer lettuce leaves and tear the lettuce into two-inch pieces. Wash in a sink full of cool water, lifting the lettuce from the water and placing it in a salad dryer. Dry thoroughly. You should have about eight cups of greens.
• For the dressing, place the vinegar, pepper, salt and cream in a salad bowl and mix together with a spoon, preferably wooden.
• At serving time, toss the greens with the dressing and serve immediately.

SALAD BAR SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of salt on it and mash it into a paste with a fork. Chop the parsley, chives and basil very finely and add to the garlic.
• In a bowl, combine the garlic mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, cayenne, paprika and Worcestershire, tasting frequently and adjusting the seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving. Thin with a little milk before using if desired.
• For the salad: To assemble, layer chunks of the iceberg lettuce on a platter. In lines, lay on the grated cheese, shredded carrots and cucumber slices, and sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top. Drizzle on the dressing and serve.

PUB SALAD BOARD WITH CREAMY CAPER TARRAGON DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, capers, lemon juice, tarragon, dill, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
• For the salad: Lay the prosciutto on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the edges are starting to brown and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly; the prosciutto slices will continue to crisp as they cool.
• Meanwhile, put the eggs in a small pot. Add water, covering the eggs by an inch or so. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat, cover with the lid and let sit 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Peel and halve each egg, then set aside.
• To build the board, transfer the dressing to a serving bowl and place on a large board or platter. Add the butter lettuce in a pile, then arrange the eggs, crispy prosciutto, Irish Cheddar, beets, green beans, tomatoes and cucumbers on the open space of the board. Sprinkle the eggs, cucumbers and tomatoes with a little salt and pepper. Serve.

GREEN SALAD WITH CREAMY FETA DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
• In a blender, combine the feta, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, olives, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, some pepper and the onion mixture. Blend until smooth.
• Pour enough dressing over the salad to coat the leaves and toss to combine. Save the remaining dressing for another use.

AUTUMN SALAD WITH CREAMY CRANBERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients in a bullet or blender and refrigerate. Toss remaining ingredients in a large salad bowl with the dressing just prior to serving or, layer half the greens in salad bowl, and top with half the pears, cheese and pecans and repeat, place the dressing along side for guests to add.

GARDEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix together salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
• Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
• Pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat evenly.
• Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

SUMMER DINNER SALAD WITH CREAMY CAPER DRESSING

Steps:

• Creamy Caper Dressing: Whisk together the capers, vinegar, buttermilk, salt and pepper.
• Then whisk in the oil in a steady stream to emulsify.
• Salad: Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
• STeam the corn until tender, about 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the ripeness, immediately plunge the corn into the ice water, and remove as soon as it's cooled.
• Using a large sharp knife, cut the corn from the cob, being sure to catch any juice.
• Cut the tomatoes in half width wise, then scoop out the seeds with your fingers.
• Cut into 1/4 inch dice.
• Peel off the outer dark green leaves from the romaine and cut off 3 inches from the tip.
• Cut inner leaves into 1/2 inch ribbons, then wash and dry thoroughly.
• Remove any brown outer leaves from the endive, then cut leaves into 1/2 inch ribbons.
• Combine the corn, tomatoes, romaine, endive, bacon and croutons in a large bowl.
• Toss with the dressing to distibute evenly.
• Add salt and pepper as you toss, until the capery flavour of the dressing comes through on the leaves.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• For Dressing.
• Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour.
• For Salad.
• Combine spinach,red onions and mushrooms in large bowl; toss with dressing.
• Divide salad between 8 plates and garnish each with 2 tomato wedges, 2 hard-boiled egg wedges and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
• Serve immediately.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Add the chicken broth, rice and seasoning packet to a saucepan. Let come to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and rice is soft.
• Soak raisins in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
• To toast pecans, arrange them in a shallow baking tray and cook for 10 to 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven, checking after 8 minutes.
• Once the rice is ready, transfer it to your serving bowl, add the green onions, raisins, pecans, and beans, and stir gently.
• To prepare Curry dressing add mayonnaise, curry powder, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground red pepper, prepared Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl & stir thoroughly.
• Serve with a dollop of Curry dressing on a bed of lettuce leaves.