Composed Salads Recipes

50 SALAD RECIPES: BEST CHOPPED SALAD & MORE!

Steps:

• Make the Homemade Italian Dressing.
• Chop romaine and lettuce. Thinly slice the shallot. Peel and chop cucumber. Slice tomatoes and olives in half.
• Mix together all the ingredients for the salad, including the dressing, and toss to combine. If making in advance, refrigerate the components separately; bring the dressing to room temperature before serving.

COMPOSED SALAD WITH GREEN OLIVE AND GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the salad, cut the stems off the artichokes so they will stand straight. Remove the tough outer leaves and cut 1 1/2 inches off the top of each artichoke. Rub all surfaces with the lemon halves. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Place the artichokes in a steamer basket and steam until the bottoms are tender when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Set the artichokes aside and reserve 1/2 cup of the steaming liquid. When the artichokes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the choke.
• Preheat broiler. Place the zucchini slices on a baking sheet and broil just until the tops are browned, about 1 minute. Set aside. Wash but do not dry the chicory. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicory, toss for a few seconds, cover with a lid and immediately remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, to make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olives, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Whisk in the reserved artichoke steaming liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the chicory among 4 large plates, mounding it in the center of each. Arrange the artichokes, zucchini and red peppers around the chicory. Spoon the vinaigrette over all, place 3 toast slices on each plate and serve immediately.

COMPOSED GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange artichokes, cucumbers, tomatoes and olives in separate sections of platter.
• Top with thin slices of bell pepper and onion.
• Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, lemon juice, and lemon peel in small bowl to blend.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour dressing evenly over salad.
• Sprinkle with Feta cheese.
• Serve.

COMPOSED SALADS

Steps:

• Arrange a variety on lettuce leaf so that you will not have to serve a vegetable. Pay attention to the colors and be sure you include red, orange and green. Sprinkle with herbs if desired and serve one or two dressings on the side. Can sprinkle with feta or roquefort or put cheese in one of the dressings. Once arranged cover with Saran and put in cool place til ready to serve.