Romainewithorangesandpecans Recipes

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.

ROMAINE WITH ORANGES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Place lettuce, pecans and oranges in salad bowl.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until well mixed.
• Make ahead and refrigerate until ready to toss with salad.
• Use extra dressing for dip with fresh fruit!

ROMAINE-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 1/3 cup orange juice, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest and a pinch each of cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Toss with 3 sliced romaine lettuce hearts, 1 bunch sliced radishes and 4 segmented oranges; drizzle with olive oil.

ROMAINE WITH ORANGES

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss the romaine, oranges and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled; toss before serving.

TOSSED ROMAINE AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, pepper and salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the romaine and oranges.
• Add enough dressing to coat and toss well.
• Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

ROMAINE WITH ORANGES AND BLACK OLIVES

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together the orange sections, the onion, the olives, the oil, the vinegar, the cumin, and salt and pepper to taste, add the romaine, and toss the salad well.

ROMAINE WITH ORANGES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a bowl, toss the first four ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine sugar, oil and vinegar; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

ROMAINE WITH SCALLIONS

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the scallions in it until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the romaine, raise the heat and saute, stirring constantly until the romaine begins to wilt. Add the lime juice and sugar and toss to mix.
• Make a well in the center of the pan by piling the romaine against the sides of the pan. Allow the juices to boil down by about half. Add the cream to the center of the pan and allow it to boil down by half. Stir everything together to mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

ROMAINE WITH APPLE, PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash cheese with a fork. Add vinegar, mustard, juice and yogurt; stir to combine thoroughly.
• In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Toss with 1/2 cup Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing.