Tims Louis Salad Recipes

LOUIS SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients including any desired optional ingredients, and refrigerate, covered, for several hours before serving.
• Divide greens onto 4 individual salad plates or place in a large serving bowl.
• Top with shrimp and/or crab and/or lobster, and drizzle with lemon juice.
• Garnish with any or all of the optional ingredients, the more the better.
• Sprinkle with chopped chives.
• If serving individually, top each salad with a dollop of Louis Dressing, serving the remainder on the side.
• If serving from a large serving bowl, present, add dressing, and toss the salad at the table.
• Serve additional dressing on the side.

SHRIMP LOUIE SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• For the salad: To make medium-boiled eggs, put the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath. Remove the shells once cool and quarter each egg lengthwise.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high. Put the shrimp to a medium bowl, sprinkle with the Old Bay Seasoning and toss to coat. Swirl the oil into the skillet, then stir in the shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally, just until pink and firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and reserve.
• Put the lettuce, tomato, cucumber and avocado in a second large bowl. Season with 1 pinch each salt and pepper. Dress with about 1/2 cup of the dressing and toss gently to coat the vegetables. Divide onto 4 plates and arrange the shrimp and medium-boiled eggs on top before serving. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.

PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Combine vinegar, garlic, oregano and a big pinch each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in oil; taste and add more salt, pepper or vinegar as needed. Set aside.
• Prepare the pasta: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until the pasta is al dente. Drain well, transfer to the large bowl, and toss with the dressing while still warm.
• Add tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, olives, cucumber and onion to the bowl and toss well; fold in herbs. Taste and season with more salt, pepper and vinegar, if you like.
• Drizzle with olive oil and top with cracked black pepper just before serving.

LOUIS CRAB-SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Put mayonnaise in mixing bowl.
• Add the cream, chili sauce, peppers, scallions, green olives, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend well.
• Serve with cold crab or other cold seafood.

CRAB LOUIS

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, Worcestershire, green pepper, scallions and lemon juice in a medium bowl and whisk until blended. Fold in the whipped cream and season with the salt, pepper and cayenne.
• Line a shallow salad bowl with shredded lettuce and mound crabmeat on top. Spoon dressing over the crab. Garnish with tomatoes and hard-boiled eggs.

CLASSIC BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mince 1 shallot and place in a large bowl. Thinly slice remaining shallot and set aside.
• Add vinegar, mustard and a pinch each salt and pepper to the bowl with minced shallot and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.
• Add chickpeas, cannellini beans, kidney beans, celery, herbs and sliced shallot to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Taste and add more salt or vinegar. Drizzle with additional olive oil and top with more black pepper, if desired, and serve.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH GIM

Steps:

• To a large bowl, add the mayonnaise, sesame oil, rice vinegar and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until smooth.
• Add the red onion, gim and chickpeas to the bowl and toss to combine.
• Serve immediately or pack in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

TIM'S LOUIS SALAD

Steps:

• Put 6 salad plates in the freezer to chill.
• Dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Beets: Put the beets in a small saucepan with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain in a colander and let cool. Peel the beets with your fingers under cold running water. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices and set aside.
• Asparagus: Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with water and ice. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the asparagus to the ice bath. When the asparagus spears have cooled, drain them in a colander, then lay them on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Set aside until ready to use.
• To Assemble the Salad: Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce with the tomatoes, green onions, and half of the dressing. Divide the salad among the 6 chilled plates and arrange the beets, asparagus, shrimp, avocado, and eggs on top of each serving. Drizzle some of the remaining dressing over each salad. Garnish with the lemon wedges.