Romaine And Roasted Beet Salad With Creamy Roquefort Dressing Recipes

ROMAINE WITH PAN-ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small skillet, combine the garlic cloves and the oil. Over a low heat, caramelize the garlic until browned and soft, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer garlic cloves to a blender or food processor. Add the vinegar and mustard. Blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly pour in the reserved garlic oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and put in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the lettuce and toss to coat. Sprinkle some grated cheese on top and serve immediately.

HEARTS OF ROMAINE WITH ROQUEFORT AND TOASTED PECANS

Steps:

• Blend 6 ounces cheese, mayonnaise, and yogurt in processor. Add 1/4 cup water and hot pepper sauce; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Whisk before using.)
• Arrange lettuce on large platter. Drizzle dressing over lettuce. Sprinkle with pecans and remaining cheese and serve.

ROQUEFORT DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, cheese, Worcestershire and garlic powder, and process until smooth. Store in tightly covered jar in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve over tossed salad greens.

ROMAINE-HEART SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Make dressing: In a medium bowl, place sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Remove dark outer leaves from each head of romaine, leaving the heart; place leaves in a plastic bag lined with a paper towel, and refrigerate to use later in Chopped Romaine Salad. Slice hearts in half lengthwise. Place one half on each plate; top with dressing. Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

ROMAINE AND ROASTED-BEET SALAD WITH CREAMY ROQUEFORT DRESSING

Steps:

• Make dressing:
• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Fold in Roquefort cheese and cream. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Make salad:
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets tightly in foil. Bake until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool beets; peel and cut each into wedges.
• Arrange 2 lettuce quarters crosswise on each of 6 large plates. Surround lettuce on each plate with beet wedges. Top with some onion slices and watercress sprigs. Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with walnuts and serve.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place roasted red bell peppers in food processor bowl. Season them up with salt and pepper. Add garlic and vinegar to food processor. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil and some honey. When dressing is smooth and combined, stop and adjust seasonings.
• Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces and put in a salad bowl then pour the dressing over lettuce, toss and serve. Garnish with chopped olives.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CAESAR DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. (If mixture is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water.)
• Add lettuce; toss to coat with dressing. Top with shaved Parmesan, if desired.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces, you should have about 12 cups.
• Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
• Combine garlic and salt in a small bowl and mash with the back of a spoon into a paste, or (and this is what I do), mash with a mortar and pestle and transfer to a bowl.
• Mix garlic paste with lime juice, add egg* and beat until foamy.
• Stir in mayo and worcestershire.
• This can be made ahead, just cover and refrigerate.
• Just before serving, peel, pit and dice avocado.
• In a large salad bowl, combine avocado, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onions and croutons.
• Stir dressing and pour over salad then toss until well mixed.
• *If you are pregnant or nursing, or have a compromised immune system you may want to consider using a purchased pasteurized egg product.

ROASTED BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wrap beets loosely in aluminum foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife or skewer, 50 to 60 minutes. Unwrap and cool until easily handled, about 10 minutes. Peel beets and cut into chunks.
• Mix vinegar and maple syrup together; season with salt and pepper. Pour over beets. Refrigerate until beets absorb the flavors, at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD WITH APPLES, BACON AND ROQUEFORT DRESSING

Steps:

• To make dressing:.
• Combine the cheese, vinegar and shallots in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Gradually add the olive oil and salt and pepper.
• Makes about 11/2 cups.
• (Keep unused portion refrigerated).
• To make salad:.
• Fry bacon until crisp, drain on paper towels.
• Preheat grill to very high heat.
• Remove outer leaves from the lettuce and trim off the top 2 to 3 inches and bottom.
• Cut the lettuce in half lengthwise.
• Brush the lettuce with olive oil on all sides and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the lettuce cut side down on the grill until good grill marks appear, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Flip the lettuce and grill the other side until the romaine is lightly caramelized and warmed through, but still crisp in the center, about 1 minute longer.
• Remove the stems from the letuce and arrange each half on a plate.
• Scatter with bacon, apples and cheese.
• Drizzle about 1/4 cup of the dressing over each plate.
• Serve immediately.