Crisp Romaine Salad Recipes

CRISP ROMAINE SALAD WITH TANGY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a glass jar, screw on the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
• Add the lettuce, chives and radishes to a large serving bowl. Add about half of the dressing and toss to combine. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss once again. Season with salt a pepper to taste. Serve extra dressing on the side.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the Parmesan in a flat, even layer on a silicone baking mat or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then break into big pieces.
• Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a medium pan over high heat, tossing occasionally, until golden in spots, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Toss romaine, tomatoes, radishes, pine nuts, olive oil, vinegar and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Top with Parmesan crisps and serve.

CRISP ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Put lettuce, carrots, radishes, and onion in a salad bowl. Just before serving, lightly drizzle with oil. Add vinegar, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, anchovies, garlic, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender to make vinaigrette. Purée until smooth.
• Preheat grill. You need a medium-high temperature of around 350°F (180°C). Prep grill for cooking over direct heat.
• Drizzle a small amount of vinaigrette over the romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Place lettuce on the grill, cut sides down. Grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly charred. Remove from grill and place on a serving platter.
• Toss avocados and tomatoes with a small amount of remaining vinaigrette in the same bowl. Place on grill, arranging avocados skin-side up. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until warm and slightly softened.
• Remove from grill. Scatter tomatoes over lettuce. Scoop avocado flesh out of the skin. Slice avocado flesh and scatter over lettuce.
• Top salad with parmesan shavings. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and sprinkle with basil.

SIMPLE ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Chop off the root end of the lettuce and slice leaves into thin ribbons, about 1/8 inch thick, discarding any pieces of the core. Place in a large bowl. Toss gently to separate lettuce ribbons.
• Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and pepper; toss to coat. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with sea salt and toss gently right before serving.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange bread pieces on one side of a rimmed baking sheet; toss with 1 teaspoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay prosciutto on other side of sheet. Bake until both are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely on sheet. Crumble prosciutto.
• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and 2 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Add romaine, croutons, prosciutto, beans, and scallion and toss to combine.

CRISP ROMAINE AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Add the dressing and toss to combine.

PARMESAN ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and croutons., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat., Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese into thin curls; sprinkle over salad.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PROSCIUTTO CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Lightly brush a biking sheet with jolive oil, and arrange prosciutto in a single layer. Place in oven and bake until crisp, 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on a wire rack.
• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and thyme, season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Add romaine and shaved Pecorino Romano, and toss to combine. Serve topped with prosciutto crisps.

ROMAINE CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mash the garlic in a large wooden salad bowl, rubbing it well around the sides. Let it stand thus for a few minutes, then scrape out and discard the garlic pulp. Put the anchovy fillets and cheese into the bowl and mash them to a smooth paste. Coddle the egg by cooking it in fast-boiling water for one minute, just enough to cut the edge of rawness. Add this to the anchovy-cheese mixture and work smooth. Blend in the oil and vinegar. Neither salt nor pepper is needed.
• Make croutons by buttering the bread on both sides, cubing it small, and browning the croutons in the oven until crisp.
• Wash the romaine well, dry and crisp it. Break it into the bowl, sprinkle on the croutons and toss lightly in the dressing until every leaf is coated and the dressing absorbed by the croutons.
• For a memorable outdoor meal on a warm summer evening, serve an outsize bowl of Caesar salad with grilled steak sandwiches followed by peach shortcake.