Boiled Italian Salad Recipes

ITALIAN SUB "BOIL"

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to low broil.
• Halve the rolls lengthwise, then slice on the bias into triangular nacho chip shapes. Generously coat the pieces with olive oil and season with salt. Place on 2 rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and broil until just golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. They should still have give and a chew. Set aside.
• Set a medium skillet over medium heat and add the pancetta. When the pancetta starts to sizzle, stir every minute or so, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Cool to room temperature.
• Cover the surface of a table or long wooden cutting board with parchment paper or butcher paper. First, spread a layer of the shaved iceberg on the paper. Next, layer on the golden-brown nacho chip-sized oily pieces of sub rolls. Then, add the mortadella, capicola (AKA gabagool) chiffonade and Genoa salami, ribboned around, making sure everything has some height. Next, add the pancetta followed by the Asiago cheese and mozzarella. Add the tomatoes followed by the giardiniera. Finally, using a squeeze bottle, douse it in the vinaigrette. Serve with chips on the side if you like.
• Ring the bell and beckon the kids. Don't forget your sub bib either.

GRILLED ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, toss potatoes, onion and sweet pepper with oil, salt and pepper. Transfer vegetables to a grill wok or basket; place on grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or boil 4 in. from heat 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; transfer to a large bowl. Coarsely chop onion and sweet pepper; add to potato mixture. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.

CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

CHILLED ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Simmer about 30 minutes until very tender when pierced with a fork. Carefully drain and allow to cool. Peel and cut into 1/2 inch dice.
• Blanch the green beans for about 5 minutes in a pot of water. Drain and rinse beans in cold water. Drain well.
• Lightly toss potatoes, beans, onion, and hard boiled eggs.
• Whisk olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
• Add dressing to salad, toss and chill until ready to eat.

ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. , Peel and cube potatoes; place in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 2 hours. , Add eggs, celery, onion, cucumber and green pepper; mix well. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and horseradish; mix well. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour. Top with tomatoes.

CALAMARI SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse squid under cold running water, then lightly pat dry between paper towels. Halve tentacles lengthwise and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide rings.
• Cook squid in a 5- to 6-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just opaque, 40 to 60 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When squid is cool, drain and pat dry.
• Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then stir in onion and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine squid, olives, tomatoes, celery, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to develop.