Romaine And Celery With Salsa Verde Dressing Recipes

ROMAINE, CELERY, AND PARMESAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the olive oil and vinegar, and mix well with a fork. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Add the celery to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. Remove celery with a slotted spoon; set aside.
• To the bowl with the dressing, add the lettuce and parsley. Toss to coat with dressing. Arrange the greens on a platter, and top with celery. Using a vegetable peeler, or a paring knife, scrape the cheese to make thin sheets and layer them over the celery. Serve immediately.

SKIRT STEAK WITH SALSA VERDE SALAD

Steps:

• If necessary, cut the steak crosswise into large pieces that will fit into a shallow, nonreactive dish. Transfer the steaks to the dish. In a glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, scallions, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour about 1/3 of the dressing (about 1/3 cup) over the steak and turn to coat both sides.
• Add the parsley and 1 tablespoon mint to the reserved dressing, stir, and set aside until ready to use. Cover and refrigerate the steak for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. (If marinating the steak overnight, cover and refrigerate the reserved dressing.)
• In a small sauté pan set over medium heat, toast the pine nuts, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Set the grill to medium-high heat, or heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with salt, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• While the steak rests, cut the romaine hearts lengthwise into quarters. Arrange the romaine hearts in one layer on a large platter, leaving room on one side for the steak. Sprinkle the feta, pine nuts and the remaining 1 tablespoon mint over the romaine. Slice the steak crosswise into 3-inch pieces, then slice against the grain to cut the steak into wide strips. Arrange the sliced steak on the platter, then drizzle the reserved dressing over the romaine and steak. Serve immediately.

CHOPPED HEARTS OF ROMAINE WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Toss the romaine with enough Salsa Verde to coat. Top with the pine nuts and shaved Parmesan.
• Add the olive oil, parsley, capers, anchovies, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor and blend until smooth. Can be kept refrigerated in a covered container for up to 3 days.

ROMAINE AND CELERY WITH SALSA VERDE DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the romaine, celery, and croutons in a large mixing bowl. Dress with the salsa verde, making sure to lightly toss the greens but thoroughly incorporate the dressing.
• Combine the capers, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, anchovies, and salt in a blender. Blend on low speed just until well chopped but still somewhat coarse.

SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine onion, garlic, scallions and water. Puree for 2 minutes and slowly add the cilantro and epazote. Slowly add 1/3 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SALSA VERDE DRESSING

Steps:

• Puree first 5 ingredients in blender. Pour into medium bowl. Whisk in oil, then green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix all remaining ingredients except chips in bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve with chips, if desired.

CREAMY SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Bring water, tomatillos and chile to boil in medium saucepan. Simmer on medium-low heat 12 min. or until tomatillos are softened, stirring occasionally. .
• Drain tomatillo mixture; spoon into blender container. Add onions and dressing; blend until smooth. Add cilantro; blend just until finely chopped.
• Add sour cream; mix well.

CHUNKY SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Combine tomatillos, water, 1/4 cup diced onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, and oregano in a deep-sided saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook, turning tomatillos, until all sides are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes, adding more water if needed. When tomatillos are done, there should only be about 1/3 cup water left.
• Remove from the heat and pour mixture into a blender. Add salt and blend until smooth. Add cilantro and blend until well mixed. Add remaining full diced onion and pulse to combine; you want the onion to be chunky.
• Pour salsa into a serving dish. Let cool before serving, about 10 minutes.

CREAMY SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Combine tomatillos, jalapenos, avocado, garlic, cilantro, and salt in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Adjust salt if necessary and transfer to a serving bowl. Can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.