Neptuno Salad Caracas Style Recipes

CAESAR SALAD I

Steps:

• Clean lettuce thoroughly and wrap in paper towels to absorb moisture. Refrigerate until crisp, at least 1 hour or more.
• In a bowl or jar combine oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard, garlic and lemon juice. Whisk until well blended.
• Coddle egg by heating 3 cups of water to boiling. Drop in egg (still in shell) and let stand for 1 minute. Remove egg from water and let cool. Once cooled crack open and whisk egg into dressing. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
• Mash desired amount of anchovies and whisk them into the dressing. If desired set aside a few for garnish.
• To assemble, place torn lettuce leaves in a large bowl. Pour dressing over the top and toss lightly. Add the grated cheese, garlic croutons and freshly ground pepper, toss. Serve immediately!

CALIFORNIA STYLE ISRAELI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, jicama, bell pepper, and red onion. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley, and mix thoroughly to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve cold, or at room temperature.

NEPTUNO SALAD, CARACAS STYLE

Steps:

• Caramelize the Pineapple on a pan with some brown sugar on very low fire.
• Heat the oil for the prawn crackers. Deep fry until they surface. If the oil gets too hot the crackers will look a bit golden. Take the oil cool a bit before continuing.
• Prepare the fruit and break up the imitation crab so it looks a bit like spaghetti.
• Mix the imitation crab, fruit, wakame salad, caramelized pineapple (include some of the caramel liquid) and mayo. Season with soy sauce and pepper to taste. Put the mixture on the prawn crackers. Enjoy!

NEPTUNE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine pasta, tuna, and veggies in medium bowl.
• Mix together the salad supreme seasoning, ranch dressing, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder in small bowl.
• Pour over salad, and mix well.
• Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD WITH HOMEMADE CROUTONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Whisk together oil, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper in a liquid measure. Pour mixture over the bread and toss with your hands until evenly coated. Spread bread mixture into a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and toasted, yet slightly soft in the center, 15 to 18 minutes, tossing croutons a few times during baking. Remove from the oven and let cool completely while you prepare the salad.
• Place garlic, anchovies, and salt in a large salad serving bowl; press the mixture with a fork until a paste forms. Stir in egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Slowly whisk in olive oil until all is incorporated and mixture is well blended and smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove about 1/4 cup of dressing and set aside for another use.
• When ready to serve, add lettuce and 1/2 of the croutons to the bowl with the remaining dressing; toss until well coated. Reserve remaining croutons for another use.
• Sprinkle salad with additional Parmesan and pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

LAHANOSALATA (GREEK CABBAGE SALAD)

Steps:

• Combine cabbage, carrots, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss well. Serve straightaway or chill until ready to serve.

NEPTUNE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the pasta, crab, onions and oranges. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, orange juice , salt and dill. Add to the pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.