Italian Berry Salad Recipes

ITALIAN WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and wheat berries to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 60 to 70 minutes or until wheat berries are tender but still chewy. Drain.
• In small bowl, stir all dressing ingredients with whisk until blended. In medium bowl, toss wheat berries, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and chopped basil. Pour dressing over mixture and mix well. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 3 hours to blend flavors.
• Divide salad evenly among 4 plates or bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese. Garnish with basil sprigs.

ITALIAN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly on foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned; cool in pan. Break "crisps" into irregular-sized pieces.
• Divide salad on 3 large plates. Arrange oranges, grapes, prosciutto strips and dates on top of each salad. Drizzle with Aioli Dressing, to taste. Garnish with cheese "crisps." Refrigerate any remaining dressing.
• Aioli Dressing: Combine 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, 5 garlic cloves, finely minced, 1 pasteurized egg or 1/4 cup egg substitute, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard in blender container. Cover; blend at medium speed. Slowly add 1/3 cup olive oil and 1/3 cup vegetable oil in thin stream, until blended. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

BERRY FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Mix strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries together in a bowl. Sprinkle with sugar.

ITALIAN LAYERED SALAD

Steps:

• In deep 3-quart serving dish, layer lettuce, broccoli slaw, beans, onion and bell pepper.
• Mix mayonnaise and Italian dressing until well blended. Spread over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled or overnight. Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

ITALIAN BERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Over medium heat, bring 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar to simmer until reduced to thin syrup consistency(about 15 minutes). It should coat the back of a spoon.
• Remove reduction from heat to cool.
• In a large bowl gently mix fruit, careful not to smash raspberries.
• Add 2 tablespoons of the cooled vinegar reduction and sugar to fruit.
• Stir to coat, again careful not to smash berries.
• Cover and place in refrigerator for 30 - 45 minutes.
• May be served plain in small bowl or with a dollop of Cool Whip, or as a topping spooned over plain cake or ice cream.

ITALIAN FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook Acine de Pepe according to box directions; drain and set aside to cool.
• Drain juice from canned fruit into a saucepan.
• Add sugar, eggs, cornstarch and lemon juice. Cook over low-medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Mix with the cooled pasta and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
• Add fruit and Cool Whip and mix gently. Refrigerate for 1 hour.