California Pizza Kitchen Romaine Watercress Salad W Balsamic B Recipes

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN ROMAINE-WATERCRESS SALAD W/ BALSAMIC-B

Steps:

• In a blender, process basil, gorgonzola and vinegar. Then, on a slower speed, blend in oil briefly. Set aside in refrigerator to chill.
• Later, in a large mixing bowl, combine the greens.
• Add dressing and toss to coat all leaves.
• Transfer the dressed greens to several chilled serving plates. Top each with equal amounts of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts.

ENDIVE AND ROMAINE SALAD WITH WALNUTS, PEARS, AND GORGONZOLA AND RASPBERRY BALSAMIC DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Clean the endive with a dry paper towel and remove the core from the bottom to separate the leaves. Arrange the leaves in a circle on a large platter. Fill the inside of the circle with torn pieces of romaine lettuce. Cut the pear into thin slices and arrange throughout. Sprinkle the Gorgonzola and walnuts over the salad and season with pepper.
• In a small microwaveable bowl, combine the jam with the balsamic vinegar. Heat for several seconds until slightly warm and then stir with a small wire whisk until combined. Drizzle over the salad and serve.

RED LEAF LETTUCE AND WATERCRESS SALAD W/ BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Make dressing:.
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
• Make salad:.
• Soak onion in 1 cup cold water 10 minutes, then drain well in a sieve.
• Toss lettuce, watercress, and cucumber together in a bowl and divide among 6 plates. Spoon dressing over, then sprinkle salads with onion.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN WALDORF SALAD COPYCAT

Steps:

• For dressing:.
• Whisk together all ingredients well.
• Chill until serving.
• Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, shake or whisk prior to serving. (It may store longer than this, but it never stays around long enough without being eaten for me to know!).
• For the salad:.
• Toss field greens, fruits and celery, if included, in desired amount of dressing.
• Place evenly divided portions on two large, chilled plates.
• Top with sliced, chilled chicken breast, candied walnuts, and Gorgonzola.
• Voila! Enjoy!

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• For salad, toss together the ingredients in a large bowl and chill in your refrigerator.
• For dressing, whisk together ingredients in a small bowl and chill for an hour.
• Just before serving, toss dressing with salad and serve on small individual plates.
• Can serve 4 for a main dish or 8 for small side salads.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN WHITE BALSAMIC PROVENCAL SALAD

Steps:

• Vinaigrette Preparation.
• n a mixing bowl, use a hand held electric mixer on low speed or a whisk to blend together the vinegar, garlic, herbs, salt, lemon zest, and pepper.
• Beating or whisking continuously, slowly pour in the oil, blending until it is thoroughly incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• Salad Preparation:.
• In a large mixing bowl, use salad servers to toss together the romaine, arugula, cabbage and dressing.
• Transfer the salad to chilled serving plates. Surround each serving with a ring of diced Roma tomatoes, then top with sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese and Kalamata olives.