Sundays Healthy Parmesan Garden Salad Food

BOSTON LETTUCE WITH SHAVED PARMESAN

Steps:

• In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, until ready to serve.)
• In a large bowl, combine lettuce with dressing and 3/4 cup cheese; toss gently to coat. Divide among plates, and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Serve immediately.

CHOPPED GREEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Make the Homemade Italian Dressing.
• Chop romaine and lettuce. Thinly slice the shallot. Peel and chop cucumber. Slice tomatoes and olives in half.
• Mix together all the ingredients for the salad, including the dressing, and toss to combine. If making in advance, refrigerate the components separately; bring the dressing to room temperature before serving.

PARMESAN AND BASIL CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 minutes, or until juices run clear. Let cool, and chop into chunks.
• In a food processor, puree the mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and celery.
• Combine the chunked chicken, pureed mixture, and Parmesan cheese; toss. Refrigerate, and serve.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the Parmesan, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Sprinkle the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

PERFECT GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and wash and dry thoroughly. Place in large salad bowl (wider than it is deep). Top with prepared vegetables.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cheese. Go lightly until you learn how much is "to taste" for you.
• Pour oil over salad, then vinegar. It is important that the oil be first. Quantity requires a bit of practice - go light on the vinegar at first. You can add more if needed. Aim to coat the top layer of vegetables. Toss until well mixed. Taste - add vinegar or oil if needed, and toss again. Do not add dry ingredients (see below). Serve immediately.
• Note: Your first couple salads may not be perfect. If you find that you didn't add enough salt or pepper, let diners add more as served - you can't get it well dispersed if you add to the salad bowl after the oil and vinegar have been added If you find that you added too much vinegar, a little salt can counteract - again, add as served.

SUNDAY'S HEALTHY PARMESAN GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the parmesan, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil together to create dressing.
• Rinse the tomatoes and the romaine.
• Tear or chop romaine.
• Halve tomatoes.
• Place romaine and tomatoes in a mixing bowl or salad bowl.
• Toss with the dressing.
• Serve and enjoy!

TOMATO PARMESAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well and set aside. , In a large salad bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, shake dressing. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SLOW COOKER OLIVE GARDEN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Start by adding your chicken breast into your slow cooker. Then sprinkle on salt and pepper, along with Italian Seasoning.
• Pour your Olive Garden Italian dressing over the chicken.
• Place the cream cheese in the center on top of the chicken, don't push it down. Then sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Place lid on the slow cooker and cook the Olive Garden chicken for 6-8 hours on low, or 4-5 hours on high. Or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees internally.
• Once the chicken is done, cook your penne pasta as directed on the box on the stovetop.
• Shred your chicken and mix it up, and then pour the drained pasta in the slow cooker and stir.
• Top your Olive Garden chicken pasta with more parmesan cheese and serve with your favorite side dishes.

REFRESHING TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in a bowl. Add Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese and toss until coated. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

ARUGULA WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• If the arugula has roots attached, cut them off. Fill the sink with cold water and toss the arugula for a few minutes to clean. Spin-dry the leaves and place them in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the arugula to moisten. Toss well and place the salad on individual plates.
• With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on the arugula.