Emerils Eggless Caesar Salad Recipes

EMERIL'S KICKED UP CHEF'S SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the shallots and vinegar. Let sit for 10 minutes. Add the cream and mustard, and whisk to combine. Add the oil in a steady stream and whisk until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Line 4 large plates with the Bibb lettuce leaves.
• In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, tomatoes, endive, cheese, ham, and chicken. Add dressing to taste and toss to coat. Arrange the mixture in the center of the Bibb lettuce leaves. Decoratively arrange the egg slices around the outer edges of the greens. If desired, drizzle with more dressing. Garnish with the chives and parsley and serve.

EGGLESS CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, Worcestershire, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar and garlic and blend until the ingredients are combined. Make sure the garlic is completely blended.
• With the blender still running, slowly add the olive oil. Add the Parmesan cheese and continue to blend. Pulse until the ingredients are combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• The dressing can also be made in a bowl with a whisk. Mince the garlic first before adding it.

EMERIL'S EGGLESS CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine the lemon juice, garlic, mustard, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk in the canola oil to blend.
• In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce with the dressing. Add the croutons and top with Parmesan.

EGGLESS CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor add the 1 cup of cheese, the lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, the mustard and the anchovies. Turn the machine on and let it run for 15 to 20 seconds. As the machine is running, drizzle in 1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil. Let the machine run for another 15 seconds after the oil has incorporated. Season, to taste, with salt.
• Coat a large saute pan generously with olive oil. Smash 2 garlic cloves and add them to the pan over medium heat. When the garlic cloves have become golden and are very aromatic remove them and discard, they have fulfilled their garlic destiny. Stir in the bread cubes, season with salt, to taste, and saute them until they have absorbed all of the oil and are crispy, but still slightly pliable.
• Break apart the lettuce leaves. Swish them in cool water, then pat them dry. In a large bowl toss the leaves with the dressing. Arrange the leaves on serving plates and sprinkle with the garlic croutons. Shave some Parmesan over the salads and serve.

EMERIL'S COLD NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce and sesame oil. To the noodles, add green onions, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumber, cashews, cilantro, sesame seeds, and the soy mixture and mix thoroughly.

EGGLESS SALAD

Steps:

• Place the tofu in a mixing bowl and mash with a wooden spoon. Mix in the remaining ingredients and combine well. Chill slightly, then serve on a bed of mixed greens or as a sandwich.

EMERIL'S EGGLESS CAESER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine the lemon juice, garlic, mustard, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk in the canola oil to blend.

EMERIL'S MOCK MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a small sauté pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil, when hot add the garlic and onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onion is soft and translucent. In a large heat resistant bowl, combine the onions and garlic with the textured vegetable protein and the Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, Worcestershire and all purpose flour; mix well. Add the water, bit by bit, until the mixture is damp and can hold its shape.
• Shape the meatballs, either using a medium size ice cream scooper or with your hands. Meatballs should be about 1 ½ inches. Place the meatballs on a greased baking sheet and brown them in the oven, about 20- 25 minutes. Alternately, the meatballs can be browned in a sauté pan with a little olive oil, rolling them in the pan in order to keep their shape.
• Serve with warm marinara sauce, pasta and grated Parmesan cheese.

THE BEST EGGLESS CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously until smooth.
• Makes 1 cup.

EGGLESS CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Mash garlic and salt using a large mortar and pestle. Add anchovies, zest, capers, mustard, and pepper; mash to form a paste. Stir in lemon juice. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, working pestle until emulsified; work in cheese. (Or, puree all ingredients except oil and cheese in a blender. Add oil in a slow steady stream, blending until emulsified. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cheese.) Dressing can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days. Serve at room temperature.

EMERIL'S CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, roasted red peppers, red onion, parsley, olives, garlic, oregano, salt, crushed red pepper, lemon juice & zest, and olive oil.
• Then add feta and stir gently to combine.
• Allow chickpea to marinate for at least 1 hour or refrigerate up to overnight, stirring occasionally.
• Serve with bed of lettuce and tomatoes, spoon mixture over leaves.