Argentina Special Salad Recipes

SOMETHING SPECIAL SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. shake well. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and cheeses. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the croutons, almonds and bacon.

GRILLED ARGENTINE STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all salsa ingredients until well blended. Reserve 1/4 cup salsa. Stir onions and tomatoes into remaining salsa; set aside.
• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place steak and bell pepper on grill rack. Cover and grill over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning bell pepper frequently and beef once, until desired doneness.
• Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Cut beef into 1/4-inch slices. In medium bowl, mix beef and reserved 1/4 cup salsa. Cut bell pepper into strips.
• In large serving bowl, place salad greens, bell pepper, mushrooms and beef. Add remaining salsa with onions and tomatoes; toss to mix.

ARGENTINA SPECIAL SALAD

Steps:

• Wash the lettuce leaves individually and spin them in a salad spinner or drain for 30 minutes in a colander.
• Bunch them together and slice them in 1cm (1/2 inch) ribbons and place in a shallow salad bowl.
• Scatter the grated carrot on top followed by the cheese, walnuts and semi-dried tomatoes.
• Mix the dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.
• Pour over the salad and serve immediately.
• You can use your own dressing as this is just an approximation of the dressing used.
• You could also substitute other cheeses instead of the mozzarella.

ARGENTINEAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook peeled potatoes until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and cube.
• Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover pan, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water and allow to cool. Peel and chop the eggs, and toss together with the potatoes and vegetables in a large mixing or serving bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground mustard, lemon juice, dill weed, and green olives. Stir to blend. Pour dressing over the potato mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.

GRILLED ARGENTINE STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• For spicy garlic salsa, combine oil, parsley, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, crushed red pepper and garlic. Reserve 1/4 cup.
• Stir remaining salsa into onions and tomatoes in small bowl.
• Cover and grill beef and bell pepper 4 to 5 inches from medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning pepper often, and beef once to desired doneness.
• Season beef with salt and pepper. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. Toss beef and reserved 1/4 cup salsa. Cut bell pepper into strips.
• Place salad greens, bell pepper, mushrooms and beef in large bowl. Add remaining tomato mixture and toss.