Autumnbittersweetsaladwithcranberryvinaigrette Recipes

50 SALAD RECIPES: BEST CHOPPED SALAD & MORE!

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.

AUTUMN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients except dressing in large bowl. Add dressing; mix lightly. Cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Serve on lettuce-covered plates.

WHEATBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Place the wheatberries and 3 cups of boiling salted water in a saucepan and cook, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 45 minutes, or until they are soft. Drain.
• Saute the red onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar.
• In a large bowl, combine the warm wheatberries, sauteed onions, scallions, red bell pepper, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes for the wheatberries to absorb the sauce. Season, to taste, and serve at room temperature.

AUTUMN BITTER/SWEET SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the vinaigrette ingredients and whirl until dried cranberrries are finely minced and incorportated into the dressing. Set aside. (Can be made ahead several hours in advance.).
• Tear the salad greens up into bite size pieces. Arrange on individual salad plates or in a large salad bowl.
• Toss the pears with the lemon juice to coat. Arrange the pears on the greens. Top each serving with the kohlrabi slices and the dried cranberries.
• Shake the vinaigrette dressing and drizzle on the salad just before serving. Garnish with the cheese.

FALL SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine vinegar and cranberries. Cook over medium heat until cranberries soften. Remove from heat; add olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Place in blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.
• Core and julienne one pear, core and dice the other.
• In a large bowl, combine the Romaine lettuce, endive, diced pears, walnuts and Gorgonzola. Toss and drizzle with enough dressing to coat.
• Divide among salad plates and garnish with julienned pear. Top with any additional walnuts as well.

MARTHA'S FAVORITE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Secure lid and shake vigorously until thickened. Refrigerate up to 3 days (shake vigorously before each use.)