Thai Bistro Salad With Curried Hashbrown Croutons Recipes

CRUNCHY THAI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the noodles as normal and prepare all the vegetables while the noodles are cooking. When they are done rinse under cold water and add to the salad.;
• Mix all of the ingredients together in a jam jar, shake and pour over the salad. Garnish with cashew nuts or sesame seeds.;

CROUTON SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the bread on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until toasted. Set aside to cool.
• In a medium salad bowl, mix together the cooled croutons, arugula, and pine nuts. Add the Citrus-Herb Sauce. Toss well until all ingredients are coated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.
• *Cook's Note: You can also use olive bread or any plain rustic loaf in place of the rosemary bread.

BLT SALAD WITH CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Set bacon and drippings aside., In another large skillet, melt butter. Add bread cubes; cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove to paper towels; cool. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, basil, vinegar, pepper, garlic and reserved drippings. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with croutons.

BISTRO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, mustard, sugar and shallots. Add oils slowly, blending to emulsify.
• Add in herbs and adjust seasonings.
• Then toss with salad
• Plate with bacon and Bleu Cheese on top.
• Place sunny side up quail egg on top of salad.

CRISPY CROUTON SALAD

Steps:

• Place bread cubes in a single layer in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring twice. Cool., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella, yellow pepper and basil. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons.

BISTRO SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle 2 chicken breast with steak spice and bake in 350 oven approximately 40 minutes. Cool and cut in strips for salad. In the meantime boil new baby potatoes in water until soft. Cool baby potatoes and chicken in fridge.
• Dressing: Combine sour cream, white wine vinegar(no substitutes),mayonnaise, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and minced garlic in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
• Arrange plates with butter lettuce, baby potatoes cut in half, strips of red pepper, strips of chicken and drizzle dressing over top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!