Layeredpicnicsalad Recipes

LAYERED PICNIC-IN-A-JAR

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 jars

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
3 tablespoons chopped, pitted green olives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup white wine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups shredded cooked chicken, such as leftover rotisserie chicken or about 2 cutlets, cooked and shredded

Steps:

Place the rice in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the olives, cilantro, oil, vinegar, and salt, and pepper to make a light vinaigrette. Drizzle the dressing over the rice and toss to coat completely.
In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil, then add the onions and cook over medium heat until very tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne, and lemon zest and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chickpeas and stir to coat. Turn the heat up to high and deglaze the pan with the wine. Remove the pan from the heat, season with salt, and pepper, to taste and set aside.
Place the eggplant cubes in a colander and salt liberally. Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes and then blot with paper towels. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and cook the onions until tender. Add the blotted eggplant. The eggplant will absorb the oil, but only add more if the eggplant is very dry. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, turning occasionally. Add the garlic, and lower the heat, adding a little more oil, if necessary. Season the mixture with salt, and pepper, to taste and cook until the eggplant is tender, about 3 or 4 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for a minute to soften just a little and force the juices to release. Turn off the heat. Season with salt, and pepper, and set aside.
Layer the ingredients decoratively in 4 jam jars starting first with the rice, followed by chick peas, eggplant, chicken, and topped with another layer of rice. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to prepare for picnic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calorie, Fat 36 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 37 milligrams, Sodium 549 milligrams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 5 grams

LAYERED SALAD

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This is a wonderful recipe which can have ingredients added or subtracted. Even if there is only two of you to eat it, don't cut the recipe in half because I'm sure you'll want more.

Provided by FRANCESWOOD

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 13h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 eggs
1 head lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
2 cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
1 large tomato, chopped

Steps:

Place eggs in a large saucepan and completely cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 12 minutes. Remove eggs and chill.
In a 9x13 inch dish, layer the lettuce, onion, water chestnuts and peas.
In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, sugar, seasoned salt and garlic powder. Mix until smooth. Spread over the top evenly over the top of the peas. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Peel and chop hard-cooked eggs.
Remove salad from refrigerator and top with the bacon, eggs and tomato. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 124.1 mg, Fat 50.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 749.2 mg, Sugar 8 g