Bronze And Red Lettuce Salad With Serrano Ham And Goat Cheese Spirals Recipes

BRONZE AND RED LETTUCE SALAD WITH SERRANO HAM AND GOAT CHEESE SPIRALS

Steps:

• Stir goat cheese, 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Place sheet of plastic wrap on work surface. Place 1 slice ham in center of plastic. Spread generous 2 tablespoons goat cheese mixture evenly over ham. Place single layer of spinach leaves over cheese mixture. Top spinach with second ham slice. Repeat layering 2 more times. Starting at 1 long side and using plastic wrap as aid, roll up ham jelly-roll style. Place additional ham slice over seam to cover exposed cheese and spinach leaves (roll will be about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter). Wrap tightly in plastic. Repeat with remaining ham, cheese, and spinach to form second roll. Chill until firm, at least 6 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.)
• Whisk 1/2 cup hazelnut oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, Sherry vinegar, shallot, and sugar in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Toss lettuces with 1/4 cup dressing and 1/4 cup hazelnuts. Mound salad in center of 8 plates. Unwrap ham rolls. Slice each roll into twelve 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Arrange 3 rounds around each salad; sprinkle salad with remaining nuts, drizzle dressing around salad and over ham rounds, and serve.

RED JALAPENO "TEXAS" SALAD WITH MELTED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• For the dressing: Drop the garlic, shallots, Worcestershire, pepper sauce, vinegar and water into a blender, and puree until smooth. Add additional water if too thick. Slowly add first the canola oil, then the olive oil until the dressing has emulsified. If too thick, add additional water. Pour into a bowl; add the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno and mustard.
• For the salad: Wash, dry and chop the lettuce into bite size pieces. Toss lettuce with dressing to coat.
• Now, toast your pine nuts, and while still hot add to the salad. This will melt the goat cheese and create a creamy spicy salad!
• Serve with lime wedges.

RED LETTUCE WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cut the onions in 1/2 and slice 1/4-inch thick, place on a baking sheet and toss with:
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are tender.
• Remove from oven and toss with 2 more tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cool to room temperature.
• Whisk together the shallots, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. While whisking, add 3/4 cup olive oil until emulsified.
• To assemble, toss enough lettuce for 6 people with dressing, to taste. Place the lettuce on 6 plates and arrange the onions on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

RED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Pat the lettuce dry with clean paper towels or spin the rinsed pieces in the salad spinner until dry.
• Put the clean, dry,torn lettuce in a large glass salad bowl.
• Sprinkle the chopped cucumber, sliced black olives, sliced cherry tomatoes and shredded Parmesan cheese over the lettuce pieces.
• Do not toss yet.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• Just before serving toss the salad with the dressing and serve chilled.
• As an added touch chill your salad bowls in the freezer so they will be well chilled for a more special presentation.
• Enjoy !

SARASOTA'S HAM AND SWISS CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Salad -- Just rough chop the lettuce, add the ham, swiss cheese, whole olives and Durkee onions (more or less depending on what you like. I save some for the top as well as a garnish. Now if you can't find the Durkee fried onions, just use a regular white onion. I just like the crunch the Durkee onions gives the salad. I like to lightly season with salt and pepper and then drizzle your favorite dressing over the top and toss well. I like to serve it with Recipe #413903. The creamy mustard dressing goes perfect with this. You can also use a ranch dressing or your favorite vinaigrette.
• It is a simple classic recipe, but I absolutely love it. And feel free to add more or less ingredients as needed. ENJOY!

GREEK SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Sprinkle a little kosher salt into a large glass or ceramic salad bowl. Rub the cut side of the garlic over the salt. Discard the garlic.
• Place the lettuce, radishes, onion, scallions, green pepper and tomatoes in the bowl. Add the oregano, mint and dill.
• Shortly before serving add the olive oil, toss, then add the vinegar. Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
• Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, then arrange the olives and anchovy fillets on top. Toss again at the table before serving.

RED LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Using a paring knife, remove peel, pith, and outer membranes from oranges. Carefully cut each segment away from membranes, collecting juice and segments in a bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from membranes before discarding. Drain segments, and set aside, reserving juice for another use.
• In a large bowl, combine lettuces and radicchio; toss with vinaigrette. Transfer to a serving platter, top with reserved orange segments, and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

WALDORF GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce with dressing in a mixing bowl; transfer to a serving dish. Scatter grapes, goat cheese, and pecans on top, and enjoy!