Summer Antipasto Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette Food

SUMMER ANTIPASTO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients.
• Arrange lettuce on large serving platter. Arrange chicken, salami, cheese, cauliflower, cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers over lettuce. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad.

ROMAINE ANTIPASTO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: combine the red and balsamic vinegars, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender; with the blender running, gradually add the olive oil through the feed tube to make a smooth vinaigrette.
• In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, artichoke hearts, red peppers, and salami; add the vinaigrette and toss again.
• Top with cheese and croutons; give it a final toss and serve immediately.

APPLE GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• If using proscuitto, lay very thin slices on baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, watching so it doesn't burn.
• To toast walnuts, place on baking sheet in a single layer and bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes, watching so they don't burn.
• Toss lettuces, apples, walnuts, cranberries, gorgonzola cheese and proscuitto.
• To prepare dressing, combine anchovy paste, vinegar, water, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese into blender (or use an emulsion blender). Mix in blender; slowly adding 1 cup oil. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Combine salad and dressing, serve.