Commander Salad Recipes

COMMANDER'S SALAD

Steps:

• Tear greens into bite-sized pieces.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the greens,bacon, cheese, and croutons.
• Put 1/2 cup oil and the remaining dressing ingredients in a blender.
• Cover and blend on low speed.
• Remove cover and gradually blend in remaining oil.
• To serve, pour 8 T. of dressing over salad and toss.
• Divide onto individual plates and garnish each serving with the hard boiled egg.
• Refrigerate any leftover salad dressing.

MAC SALAD

Steps:

• If using taro, put on kitchen gloves and wash the taro. Bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a pot with a steamer insert, then put the taro in the insert and cover tightly with a lid. Steam until tender, about 3 hours. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Use a paring knife to remove the skin, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Fill a large saucepan with water and add a generous pinch of salt, so the water tastes like the ocean. Scrub the potatoes, then add to the saucepan - there should be just enough water to cover - and bring up to a simmer over medium-high heat. (Don't go for a roiling boil because you want to keep the potatoes intact.) Simmer until a paring knife inserted in the center goes in and out smoothly, 20 to 40 minutes. The potatoes should look barely translucent and have small cracks and a slightly crumbly texture on the surface. Drain carefully and turn out onto a sheet pan. When cool, peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the eggs and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice and water. Replenish the boiling water, if needed, and add the macaroni. Cook until softened all the way through, at least 2 minutes past al dente. Drain well and immediately run under cold water to stop the cooking.
• When the noodles are cool, drain well and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Peel the eggs and grate them on the large holes of a box grater. Add them to the bowl, along with the potatoes, taro (if using), carrot, mayonnaise, garlic salt, sugar, black pepper, apple cider vinegar and hot sauce. Mix well with a spoon and adjust the seasonings to taste. Eat immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

COMMANDER SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender add all dressing ingredients and blend for about 10 to 15 seconds.
• Chill in refrigerator until ready to dress the salad.
• When ready to plate the salad, add all salad ingredients to a large bowl.
• Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
• Finish with fresh black pepper and parmesan cheese.