Romainelettucesaladwithcilantrodressing Recipes

ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chopped lettuce with torn leaves of mixed fresh herbs. Add some halved grape tomatoes to your salad for color and toss with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper, to your taste.

ITALIAN ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Roll each lemon on the countertop with the palm of your hand, using gentle pressure (this will help release the juices). Cut 1 lemon in half; squeeze juice from each half. Use enough lemons until you have 1/4 cup lemon juice. Peel and finely chop the garlic. In a tightly covered jar or container, shake lemon juice, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
• Remove any limp outer leaves from the romaine and discard. Break remaining leaves off the core; rinse with cool water. Shake off excess water and blot to dry, or roll up the leaves in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to dry. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. You will need about 10 cups of romaine pieces.
• Peel the onion; slice onion and separate into rings.
• In a large glass or plastic bowl, place the romaine, onion, olives and artichoke hearts (with liquid). Shake the vinaigrette again to mix ingredients. Pour vinaigrette over the salad ingredients, and toss with 2 large spoons or salad tongs until evenly coated.
• Sprinkle the croutons and cheese over the salad. Serve immediately.

CRISP ROMAINE SALAD WITH TANGY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a glass jar, screw on the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
• Add the lettuce, chives and radishes to a large serving bowl. Add about half of the dressing and toss to combine. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss once again. Season with salt a pepper to taste. Serve extra dressing on the side.

ROMAINE LETTUCE SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Have ready a large bowl of ice water.
• Rinse the lettuce under cold running water, tear into bite-sized pieces, and let stand in the ice water to crisp for 10-15 minutes. Drain well and dry very thoroughly in a salad spinner.
• In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, and celery.
• In a blender, combine the cilantro and olive oil; process to a puree.
• Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
• Toss with the salad and serve.

CORN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine corn, tomatoes and red onion.
• In a blender combine oil, cilantro, mint, vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic and salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
• Just before serving, pour dressing over corn mixture and toss.
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ROMAINE SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing, place the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, cheese, olives and onions. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with corn chips.