Dons Pomeroy House Salad Recipes

HOUSE SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS

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A restaurant-worthy House Salad with greens, candied pecans, dried cranberries, blue cheese and mandarin oranges in a creamy homemade dressing -- and easy enough for any night of the week!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

½ cup water
½ cup granulated sugar
2 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans
Kosher salt, to taste
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups spring mix lettuce
¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries, such as Craisins
¾ cup crumbled blue cheese
¾ cup mandarin oranges, drained
⅓ cup candied pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan on the stovetop, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat, stir in the pecans; toss to coat. Spread the nuts on a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Toast in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until toasty. Keep a close eye on them so that they don't burn. While still warm, sprinkle the nuts with a little bit of kosher salt to taste. Set aside to cool completely. Once cool, you can store the candied nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Add the vinegar and mustard, whisk to combine.
Whisk in the oil, one tablespoon at a time, blending well after each addition. The mixture should be thick, but pourable. If it's too thick, gradually whisk in some water until it reaches the desired consistency. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Arrange the lettuce greens on individual salad plates or on a large serving platter. Top with candied pecans, blue cheese, cranberries and oranges. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad, to taste.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salad with about 2 tablespoons dressing, Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 397 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 15 g

CLASSIC HOUSE SALAD

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A classic house salad featuring crisp lettuce, tomatoes, croutons, cheese, and cucumbers.

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories Appetizer

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 c Mixed Romaine and Green Leaf Lettuce (washed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
11/2 c Grape Tomatoes
1 1/2 c Cucumber (sliced at a 1/4" bias)
1 c Croutons (separated)
3/4 c Red Onion (halved and thinly sliced)
2/3 c Freshly Grated Cheddar Cheese (separated)
1/2 c Salad Dressing
1/4 c crispy bacon crumbles

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, toss together lettuce, half of the croutons, about two-thirds of the cheese, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion. Add the dressing of your choice and toss to coat. Top with remaining croutons, cheese, and bacon and serve right away.
Serves 4

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 513 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

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My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren't available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. -Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch romaine, torn (about 8 cups)
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups halved fresh strawberries
DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Steps:

Place sugar in a small heavy skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and caramel-colored, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds until coated. Spread on foil to cool. , Place romaine, onion and strawberries in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Break candied almonds into pieces; sprinkle over salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOM'S SIMPLE SALAD

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This is a very simple green salad my mom used to put on the table every night. She was able to get kids who never ate their vegetables to love this salad. I think the secret is in the vinaigrette: it's got the perfect level of acidity to balance out all the greens.

Provided by Naomi Pomeroy

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 head green leaf lettuce, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1/8 head red cabbage
2 carrots, peeled
2 radishes
2 green onions
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons plus 1½ teaspoon
3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

For the salad: In a large bowl, add the lettuce, celery, and tomato. Thinly slice the cabbage. Cut the carrots in half lengthwise, then slice. Shave the radishes on a mandoline. Thinly slice the green tops of the onions. Add everything to the bowl and refrigerate while making the vinaigrette.
For the vinaigrette: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add olive oil, vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Cover and shake. Spoon vinaigrette from the bottom of the jar onto a piece of lettuce and taste.
Assemble the salad: Season the chilled greens with ¼ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Give the dressing a stir and then drizzle around the outer edge of the bowl. Gently toss with your hands to combine. Taste one more time, adjust seasoning, and serve.