Red And Green Salad Recipes

RED, GREEN AND WHITE CHRISTMAS SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and bring to boil.
• Cut the woody ends off the asparagus, then cut the asparagus into 3. Separate the asparagus heads from the stems.
• Trim the beans and place in a separate pile.
• Remove the strings along each side of the snow peas.
• Place the beans in the boiling water. When the water comes back to the simmer again, leave the beans to simmer for 30 seconds. (Note 1)
• Add the asparagus stems in. Once it comes back up to a simmer, count 30 seconds again. Then add the snow peas and asparagus heads, bring it back up to a simmer and count to 30 seconds.
• Immediately drain the greens and run cold water over the greens for 10 seconds to stop the cooking process.
• Once cool, set aside to dry. Roughly dry with a paper towel if serving immediately.
• Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to mix.
• Place the greens in a bowl and toss with the Dressing.
• Transfer to a serving bowl, crumble over feta and scatter with dried cranberries. Serve immediately.

LINDA'S RED AND GREEN CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients, except mayonnaise, in a small pan.
• Cook over medium heat just until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently so it doesn't stick.
• In a lg. bowl, combine all salad ingredients, and mix well.
• Add dressing, and mix well. Let cool.
• Add mayonnaise and mix well.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir about every 1/2 hours so flavors meld.

RED, WHITE AND GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• To make dressing: In a mini-food processor or blender, add scallions, 1 tsp jalapeno pepper, cliantro, lime juice, and salt; pulse to combine. Taste and adjust flavour as necessary.
• To make salad: Arrange lettuce leaves in bottom of a large serving dish. Add tomatoes, then clinatro leaves, crumble ricotta over the top and sprinkle with scallions. Place avocado in centre. Serve with dressing on the side.