Chocolate Salad Pms Salad Recipes

CHOCOLATE SOUP WITH RASPBERRY AND HAZELNUT SALAD

Steps:

• For the ganache: In a small saucepan bring the cream, butter, and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped chocolate so that it melts completely. Stir in the raspberry liqueur. Let the ganache cool to room temperature and reserve.
• For the salad: Gently combine the raspberries, hazelnuts, mint, small pinch of salt and raspberry liqueur.
• In a wide, shallow soup bowl pour about 3 ounces of the room temperature ganache to fill a shallow pool in the bottom of the bowl, about 1/8-inch deep. Place a nice spoonful of the raspberry/hazelnut salad in the center and garnish with a small spoonful of whipped cream and shaved bittersweet chocolate. Top with chopped hazelnuts as well.

CHOCOLATE SALAD (PMS SALAD)

Steps:

• Add everything to a large serving bowl and toss lightly to mix.
• You may add or take away anything that your chocolate loving heart desires.
• If your feeling festive, you could use seasonal colored M&M's.

WEDGE SALAD WITH RASPBERRY-CHOCOLATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Drizzle the bread with olive oil. Using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out pieces of the bread and place on a baking sheet. Bake until crispy and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• For the vinaigrette: In a blender, combine the raspberries, oil, chocolate-balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
• Place the wedges of lettuce on 4 plates and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Top with the chopped chocolate and croutons before serving.

MOZZARELLA STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH CHOCOLATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook prosciutto over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain and set aside. , Divide salad greens and watercress among six salad plates. Arrange cheese, strawberries and prosciutto over greens., In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Whisk in the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salads.

CHOCOLATE PEAR AND CHERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. In an 8-in. square baking dish, toss beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven. Toss with balsamic vinegar; refrigerate, covered, 1-1/2 - 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Pulse melted chocolate, red wine vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender until smooth., Divide arugula evenly between 2 salad bowls. Drizzle with chocolate mixture. Top with pears, cherries, cranberries and beans; sprinkle with pecans, apricots and mint leaves.

APPLE-CHOCOLATE SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the apple thinly and decoratively spread the slices on a plate.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice.
• Roughly chop the chocolate and sprinkle over the apple slices.
• Do the same with the toasted pecans.
• Sprinkle the cranberries over them, too.
• Top with maple syrup.
• Enjoy!