Classic Ravigote Dressing For Tossed Salads Recipes

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

CLASSIC RAVIGOTE DRESSING FOR TOSSED SALADS

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, shallots, capers and mustard - whisking the mixture until the salt dissolves.
• Add the oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly. Don't rush this - add the oil slowly.
• The dressing will keep, refrigerated in a covered container for 1 week. Pour over mixed greens.

TOSSED SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, lettuce, orange sections and radishes. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Serve with salad. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

CLASSIC RAVIGOTE DRESSING FOR TOSSED SALADS

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, shallots, capers and mustard - whisking the mixture until the salt dissolves.
• Add the oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly. Don't rush this - add the oil slowly.
• The dressing will keep, refrigerated in a covered container for 1 week. Pour over mixed greens.

TOSSED SALAD WITH SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomato, basil and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

BUTCHER'S SALAD WITH SAUCE RAVIGOTE

Steps:

• Arrange beef shank and ribs in bottom of very large pot. Top with leeks, celery, and carrot. Scatter spices, herbs, and garlic over. Pour in 12 cups cold water (or more if needed just to cover). Sprinkle lightly with salt. Bring to gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered until meat is very tender, adjusting heat as necessary to maintain simmer and avoid boiling, 2 3/4 to 3 hours. Season broth with additional salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool 1 hour at room temperature. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Spoon off any fat and return to simmer to rewarm before serving.
• Steam potatoes until tender, 18 to 20 minutes; transfer to large bowl. Steam carrots until tender, 8 to 10 minutes; add to bowl with potatoes. Reserve steamer. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Resteam potatoes and carrots until heated through, about 8 minutes.
• Using tongs, transfer meat to work surface. Slice meats thickly or cut into pieces. Arrange warm meats on large platter. Arrange steamed vegetables alongside. Serve with Sauce Ravigote .

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
• In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.