Jodies Italian Salad Recipes

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice and blend until pureed.
• For the salad: Put the romaine and iceberg greens in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Top the salad with the pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan at the end.

PAIGE'S ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill, oregano, paprika, pepper and hot sauce in a bowl and mix to combine.
• For the assembly: Arrange the lettuce on a platter. Drizzle about half of the dressing over the lettuce. Sprinkle the hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, prosciutto and shaved Parmesan evenly over the greens. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.

ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, celery, mozzarella cheese, olives and tomato. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

JODI'S MARINATED VEGGIES

Steps:

• Blanch broccoli and cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water until just barely tender. Drain and rise with cold water.
• In a large bowl combine broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, pepper, celery and onion.
• In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, poppy seeds, sugar, mustard, salt and vegetable oil. Mix until well blended.
• Pour the marinade over the vegetables and mix well. Chill overnight before serving. Keep any extras refrigerated.

JODIE'S TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Brown meat and add taco seasoning; drain. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
• Salad: In a salad bowl, mix all salad ingredients except chips and cheese.
• Dressing: Mix all ingredients with a whisk until well blended. Set aside.
• Plate set up in this order: Place a bed of chips on a plate, salad mix, meat mix, and dressing.
• Sprinkle cheese on top and enjoy.