Riviera Garden Salad Recipes

ALMOST-FAMOUS GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the dressing ingredients and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.
• Place the salad blend in a large bowl and top with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with the dressing.
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RUSSIAN GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley together in a large bowl; season with salt. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the salad; stir. Add the sour cream and mix until evenly coated.

PERFECT GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and wash and dry thoroughly. Place in large salad bowl (wider than it is deep). Top with prepared vegetables.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cheese. Go lightly until you learn how much is "to taste" for you.
• Pour oil over salad, then vinegar. It is important that the oil be first. Quantity requires a bit of practice - go light on the vinegar at first. You can add more if needed. Aim to coat the top layer of vegetables. Toss until well mixed. Taste - add vinegar or oil if needed, and toss again. Do not add dry ingredients (see below). Serve immediately.
• Note: Your first couple salads may not be perfect. If you find that you didn't add enough salt or pepper, let diners add more as served - you can't get it well dispersed if you add to the salad bowl after the oil and vinegar have been added If you find that you added too much vinegar, a little salt can counteract - again, add as served.

RIVIERA GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Kraft Dinner as directed on packaging.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well and chill before serving.

SUMMER GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, garlic powder, vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Transfer to a ramekin.
• For the salad: Place the ramekin in the center of a platter. Arrange the lettuce around the dressing. Layer the tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers on top of the lettuce and serve.

RIVIERA SALAD

Steps:

• 1 Place the potatoes in a saucepan with cold water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and peel the potatoes. Cut them into 1/4-inch-thick slices. 2 Meanwhile, place the eggs in a small saucepan with cold water to cover. Bring the water to a simmer. Cook for 12 minutes. Let the eggs cool under cold running water. Drain and peel. Cut the eggs into quarters. 3 In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, anchovies, and olives. Scatter the basil leaves on top. 4 In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Garnish with the eggs. Serve immediately. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

RIVIERA SALAD

Steps:

• 1 Place the potatoes in a saucepan with cold water to cover and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and peel the potatoes. Cut them into 1/4-inch-thick slices. 2 Meanwhile, place the eggs in a small saucepan with cold water to cover. Bring the water to a simmer. Cook for 12 minutes. Let the eggs cool under cold running water. Drain and peel. Cut the eggs into quarters. 3 In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, anchovies, and olives. Scatter the basil leaves on top. 4 In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Garnish with the eggs. Serve immediately. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.