Tossed Gourmet Salad Recipes

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 400°. 2) Place the beets in aluminum foil and wrap, about 3 to a package. MAKING 3) Place the wrappings in the middle of the oven to bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender when pierced with a skewer or knife... - 50.8751

GETTING READY 1) In a small mixing bowl,mix together vinaigrette ingredients and put aside until ready to use. MAKING 2) Steam the potatoes until just cooked through for about 15 to 20 minutes. Peel and slice them. 3)Toss the potato slices with scallions,... - 50.4502

MAKING 1. To prepare artichoke hearts cook them in white wine and water until tender, drain and cut into 1/2 inch slices 2. In a bowl add French Dressing and marinate together the cut artichoke hearts, sliced mushrooms and vegetables for 30 minutes. 3. To... - 49.8638

GETTING READY 1) With a vegetable peeler, bring out the lemon zest in long strips. Slice the zest in thin strips along the length. Store inside a plastic wrap to keep fresh and moist. 2) Trim off and discard the green stalks of the fennel. Remove the cores... - 49.7967

GETTING READY 1) With a sharp knife, peel off the skin of the oranges. Carefully remove all the bitter white pith. 2) Working over a bowl, separate the sections, by cutting in between the membranes. 3) In a small bowl, add shallots, mustard and vinegars to... - 49.7922

GETTING READY 1) In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, scallions, parsley, salt and pepper to blend well. Place aside covered. MAKING 2) In a saucepan, pour in sufficient salted water to boil the carrots, green beans and peas one at a time,... - 49.5406

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 450°. 2) Discard the leafy tops of the beets, if any, leaving 1- to 2-inch stems. 3) Wash beets in running water and shake off most of the water. 4) Tightly wrap with aluminum foil. MAKING 5) In a baking pan, place... - 49.4366

MAKING 1) Cook the beets in water for 35-40 minutes until tender. Drain, allow to cool then peel and refrigerate. 2) In a food processor bowl with a shredding disc, process the beets until shredded remove from the bowl and set aside. 3) In the processor bowl... - 49.2691

GETTING READY 1. First, drain the herring well and cut them into smaller pieces if required. 2. Clean the herring from all pickling spices. 3. Dice apple into irregular 1-inch pieces about 1/4 inch thick. MAKING 4. In a large bowl, pour the lemon juice. 5.... - 49.0639

MAKING 1. In a bowl, toss diced apples in lemon juice in a bowl to prevent discoloration. 2. Drain the apples and pat them dry with paper towels. 3. In another bowl, take crabmeat. 4. Add dry apple pieces to the crabmeat. 5. Add dill, chives, salt, and... - 48.8799

GETTING READY 1. Using a knife, dice tomato, cucumber and lamb. 2. Chop onions. 3. Cut olives into thin slices. 4. Using a grater, grate egg. MAKING 5. In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients except anchovy. 6. Place anchovy fillets on... - 48.8616

MAKING 1) In a medium skillet, add butter in oil and heat over moderate heat. 2) Sauté the garlic after the foam subsides for 2 minutes and then discard the garlic. 3) Add the walnuts to cook, by shaking the pan frequently, until toasted to a dark golden... - 48.8144

MAKING 1. In a large salad bowl, combine all the salad ingredients and toss. 2. In a small bowl make dressing by combining the ingredients for it. 3. Whisk with a fork until well blended. 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well using two large salad... - 48.7091

GETTING READY 1) In a small bowl, add ginger, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper to combine. 2) Gradually pour in olive oil and continue whisking until blended. Place aside. MAKING 3) Heat up a medium skillet, over moderate heat. 4) Add the bacon to cook... - 48.6772

GETTING READY 1) Preparation of the dressing : In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, mix together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, anchovies and salt and shake thoroughly. Keep the dressing aside for later use. MAKING 2) For croutons : In a medium... - 48.5995

GETTING READY 1) Snap stems from spinach and tear leaves into large bite-sized pieces. MAKING 2) Take a salad bowl,mix torn pieces of spinach with cheese and celery. 3) Make Vinaigrette dressing by mixing all the remaining ingredients in bottle and shake... - 48.5605

MAKING 1. In a medium-size bowl, mix together vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. 2. Gradually drizzle the oil with constant stirring and continue to mix until the mixture is slightly thick. 3. Add parsley and ginger; mix well. 4. Add the grated... - 48.5428

MAKING 1) Stud the onion with whole cloves or add the ground cloves to water alongwith the other ingredients. 2) In a large saucepan, add the clove-studded onion, lentils, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt and water together. 3) Allow to boil, then simmer covered... - 48.3894

MAKING 1) Take a mixing bowl and add the potatoes, salt, pepper and onions to it, mixing them with a light hand before chilling. 2) Take another bowl and add the mayonnaise, mustard paste, vinegar, and yogurt. 3) Mix the ingredients thoroughly. 4) Cover the... - 48.3448

GETTING READY 1.Ina pan cook rice by following the instructions given in the package. 2.Once done, refrigerate rice. 3.Season cucumber with salt and leave it for 30 minutes after covering. 4.Once done, wash the cucumbers well. MAKING 5.Take a medium sized... - 48.0181

GETTING READY 1. In a large saucepan, boil the potatoes for 20 minutes or until tender. 2. Drain, cool slightly and dice the unskinned potatoes into ¾ inch cubes. 3. Set aside, keeping warm. MAKING 4. In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat,... - 47.8604

MAKING 1) In a large saucepan, boil the potatoes in water over a high heat, then simmer over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the potatoes are almost done. 2) In a salad bowl, mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, dill and scallions together then season with... - 47.8559

GETTING READY 1) In a small bowl, add vinegar, chicken stock and wine to whisk. Season with 1/8 teaspoon, each of salt and pepper. Gradually pour in remaining 1/4 cup walnut oil and continue whisking, until blended. MAKING 2) In a heavy medium skillet, add... - 47.8242

GETTING READY 1) Cut the green beans in half along the seam, in French-style. 2) In a vegetable steamer, steam the beans until almost tender, 4 to 6 minutes. 3) Rinse the beans under cold running water and drain. Set aside. 4) Cut the eggs in half along the... - 47.658

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 275°. 2) In a baking sheet, spread the walnuts. 3) In a small bowl, add the vinegar, mustard and salt to combine. Gradually pour in olive oil and continue whisking until blended. Add parsley and season with pepper to... - 47.5273

MAKING 1) In a bowl, blend the soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sesame oil and sugar together and keep aside. 2) In a large bowl, toss the freshly cooked noodles with oil, cover and keep aside until required. 3) Add the ginger, garlic, green onions and sesame... - 47.4767

GETTING READY 1) Wash the spinach and pat them dry thoroughly. 2) Break the stems from the spinach and chill them. MAKING 3) Take mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix them well. 4) Add olive oil and beat the mixture. 5) Add lemon juice and pour this... - 47.4656

MAKING 1) Use a small bowl to mix avocado with 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Toss well to coat ans place the bowl aside. 2) Remove the orange skin and membranes over the bowl to collect the juice. Separate the sections and place these aside. 3) Add remaining... - 47.4285

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 375°. 2) In a shallow baking pan, place the pine nuts. MAKING 3) Place the baking pan inside the oven to toast the pine nuts for about 10 minutes, until golden brown. 4) In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook... - 47.3799

GETTING READY 1) Take 1 tomato and chop into 1/4 inch pieces. MAKING 2) Make the sweet pickle dressing. For this, take the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar and mustard in a bowl and mix them. 3) Add the chopped tomatoes to the dressing. 4) Add ham, zucchini,... - 47.3727

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350° F. 2) In a medium bowl, mix the oil, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, garlic and peppercorns together. 3) Add the goat cheese slices and allow to marinate for 1 hour. MAKING 4) Rinse and drain arugula, watercress and... - 47.3336

GETTING READY 1) With a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder, grind the caraway seeds to a fine powder. 2) In a large bowl, place the caraway seed powder. 3) Pour in olive oil, anchovy paste and vinegar into the powder. Mix thoroughly and place... - 47.3273

MAKING 1. In a salad bowl, combine chicken and celery. 2. Sprinkle lemon juice and toss. 3. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. 4. Make the dressing in a small non-metallic bowl by blending together mayonnaise, with seasonings, allspice and capers.... - 47.325

GETTING READY 1) Rinse the romaine leaves, dry and refrigerate until needed. 2) Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the garlic, capers and anchovies into a paste with a fork. 3) Beat in the egg yolks, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. 4) Gradually whisk in... - 47.1826

MAKING 1) In a large pot, boil the water with the bay leaf, celery, parsley, and peppercorns. 2) Add the shrimp, then simmer on a medium-low heat for about 1 minute, until the shrimp is thoroughly cooked. 3) Drain, allow to cool then slice each shrimp... - 47.1475

MAKING 1. In a large salad serving bowl, combine shredded cabbage and grated onions. 2. To prepare the dressing, in a small bowl, combine oil, vinegar sugar, caraway seeds and seasonings. 3. Use a fork to whisk the ingredients until well amalgamated. 4. Add... - 47.1125

MAKING 1) In a pan, boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and thinly slice them. 2) Rinse the frozen peas with hot water, drain well. 3) Add to the sliced potatoes alongwith the onion and garlic. 4) In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar,... - 47.1019

MAKING 1. To make the salad dressing, in a bowl combine light cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasonings. 2. With a fork, whisk until smooth and well blended. 3. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients except the lettuce. 4. Pour the dressing over... - 47.0995

GETTING READY 1) Dressing: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add the olive oil, vinegar, salt and black pepper together. 2) Cover the jar and shake, until thoroughly blended. MAKING 3) Salad : In a large saucepan, bring 1 1/2 quarts of water to a boil. 4) ... - 46.9767

GETTING READY 1. In a In small bowl, using a wire whisk or rotary beater, beat together all creamy dressing ingredients. 2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until use. MAKING 3. In a salad bowl, place greens and chives at the bottom. 4. Add ham, chicken, and... - 46.9293

MAKING 1. In a mixing bowl, toss together lime juice, coarsely grated apple. 2. Add garlic, ginger, and pineapple; toss well to combine. 3. Strain the mixture through a fine strainer. 4. Drain and discard excess liquid. 5. Return the fruit to the bowl. 6.... - 46.8146

GETTING READY 1. In boiling water cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. 2. Then drain, cool and chill thoroughly. 3. Prepare the artichoke hearts by draining them and reserve the marinade. 4. Then cut large pieces of artichoke hearts in... - 46.7766

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan bring water and salt to boiling and simmer shrimp uncovered, for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. 2. Then drain shrimp and rinse under cold running water. 3. With cover chill the shrimp for 2 to 24... - 46.6962

MAKING Peel the skin and section the oranges by removing all the membranes. Place the oranges in a large bowl. Sprinkle with chives and parsley FINALIZING Take a small bowl Place orange juice, garlic, mustard, and oil together and the beat the ingredients... - 46.6266

Break the lettuce into bite-size pieces. Cut the green pepper into 1/4" strips and the celery into diagonal slices 1/4" thick. Peel and slice the cucumber. Combine all these vegetables and the onion slices in a large salad bowl, cover and chill. Melt the... - 46.6021

MAKING 1) In a large saucepan with salted boiling water, rinse and boil the rice, then simmer covered on a low heat for 40 minutes. 2) Drain the rice in a colander and dry on paper towels. 3) In a glass serving bowl, toss the rice with olive oil and sprinkle... - 46.5136

GETTING READY 1. In a large saucepan, bring salted water to a rapid boil. 2. Add frozen lobster tails to boiling water and cook 3 minutes until they change colour to a deep orange red. 3. Drain the tails in a colander and refresh under cold water. 4. Use a... - 46.3204

GETTING READY 1. Prepare the pasta by cooking it as per package directions. 2. Then drain it, rinse with cold water, drain again and keep aside. MAKING 3. In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, cheese, smoked turkey, cucumber, red pepper and green onions 4.... - 46.3201

GETTING READY 1) Take a jar and add the orange juice, peels, sugar, lime juice, vinegar and oil to it. 2) Mix well and cover the jar. 3) Shake the jar vigorously until the dressing blends properly. MAKING 4) Take a bowl of large size and add the cucumber,... - 46.297

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, add the ham, cheese, scallions and parsley to combine. 2) In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, salt, black pepper and cayenne by whisking. 3) Gradually pour in olive oil in a thin stream and whisk. 4) Drizzle in the... - 46.1763

GETTING READY 1. To prepare the fish thaw if frozen 2. Drain the mandarin orange sections. MAKING 3. In a bowl combine the 1 teaspoon lemon juice and soy sauce. 4. Brush on both sides of the tuna or halibut steaks with the mixture. 5. On greased unheated... - 46.162

MAKING 1) In a large kettle or Dutch oven, place the chicken and cover with water. 2) Sprinkle with the seasoned salt and pepper, 1/2 cup chopped onion and parsley, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender. 3)... - 46.1304

GETTING READY 1. Diagonally cut each shrimp into 4 small pieces; keep aside in a bowl. 2. Separate the cooked egg whites and the yolks 3. Chop whites into small pieces. 4. Mix chopped egg white and shrimp. 5. Save the egg yolks for other recipes. 6. To the... - 46.0263

GETTING READY 1. Thinly slice strawberries and courgettes. 2. Slice onion. 3. Peel orange and separate segments. MAKING 4. In a bowl, put together onion, strawberry, courgettes, orange segments and peanuts; mix well. 5. Sprinkle herbs and squeeze lemon juice... - 45.9852

GETTING READY 1) In a cup, mix together vinegar and onion flakes. 2) Allow to soak for 5 minutes. MAKING 3) In a bowl, place cabbage, green peppers and pineapple. 4) Stir the cabbage mixture lightly to blend. 5) Sprinkle with celery seeds and curry powder,... - 45.8597

GETTING READY 1. To prepare the rigatoni cook it in lightly salted boiling water for 12 to 15 minutes or until al dente (tender but still slightly firm). 2. Then drain, rinse with cold water and drain well. MAKING 3. To make the dressing in a to the... - 45.8163

GETTING READY 1. To prepare the fish thaw if frozen and cut into 1-inch pieces. MAKING 2. In a large skillet combine water and salt and bring to boiling. 3. Add fish, return to boiling and reduce heat. 4. With cover let it simmer for 3 to 6 minutes until... - 45.7901

MAKING 1. In a large bowl, place croutons. 2. In a small bowl, combine dressing and thyme and pour over bread. 3. Toss such that the croutons are coated with dressing. 4. Add celery and tomatoes and toss lightly. 5. Make small cubes or strips out of the... - 45.5818

MAKING 1. In a salad bowl, place the shredded cabbage and toss with the oil until well coated. 2. Open up the orange, separate the section and remove all membranes; do the same with grapefruit. 3. Add the orange and grapefruit sections to the cabbage. 4. Toss... - 45.3524

MAKING 1) In a small dry skillet, add sesame seeds. 2) Place over moderate heat to roast the sesame seed, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Place aside. 3) In a large pot of rapidly boiling water, add green beans to cook for 3 to 5... - 45.1937

MAKING 1. Quarter melon into, remove and discard seeds and skin and with a melon bailer scoop into balls or cut into 1/2-inch cubes. 2. Make thin slices out of strawberries and cucumber. 3. To serve, on a large serving plate or 4 individual plates arrange... - 45.1703

GETTING READY 1. Drain the sardines, before making the salad. 2. Slice hard cooked eggs into wedges and keep aside. MAKING 3. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, onion tomato and cheeses. 4. Mix well. 5. In a small bowl, combine the French dressing... - 45.1269

GETTING READY 1. Grease a baking sheet with oil. 2. Halve and deseed the grapes. MAKING 3. To caramelize the pecans, in a saucepan, melt the butter over a low flame. 4. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved in the butter and boil until golden brown. 5. Add... - 45.0081

GETTING READY 1) Wash and trim the ends of beans. Remove strings. Cut them in 3 inch pieces. MAKING 2) Take a saucepan and boil 1 cup water in it. Add beans and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 5 minutes. Drain and... - 44.9668

GETTING READY 1) In boiling salted water, blanch snow peas for 1 minute and seperately boil baby corn for 1-2 minutes. 2) Refresh and drain both thoroughly. 3) Dry snow peas and baby corns with a kitchen towel. MAKING 4) In a salad bowl, mix snow peas and... - 44.9096

GETTING READY 1) Hard boil eggs for 8-10 minutes. Plunge in cold water. Shell and quarter them. Keep aside. 2) Trim beans and wash. 3) Skin tomatoes and cut into quarters. 4) Skin and slice onions thinly. Break it into individual rings. 5) Wash lettuce and... - 44.8235

Combine 1 quart of the water and the vinegar in a saucepan. Scrub and peel the lotus root. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Drop the slices immediately into the vinegar water to prevent discoloring. Bring the water with the lotus slices to the boiling point. Cook... - 44.7255

Divide crabmeat into sizable flakes. Cut celery in very thin slices. Toss crabmeat and celery together. Chill in refrigerator until sauce is made. Crush garlic and mix with remaining ingredients. Shortly before serving, mix crabmeat with about two thirds of... - 44.6613

GETTING READY 1) Rinse romaine lettuce. 2) Separate the leaves and pat dry. Keep aside. MAKING 3) In a bowl mix yogurt and mayonnaise and blend till smooth. 4) Gently add capers and dill weed. 5) Keep aside. 6) In a small bowl put string beans and sprinkle... - 44.6534

MAKING 1) In a small heavy saucepan of boiling water , add the beet to cook for 30 to 45 minutes, until tender. 2) Drain the beet and allow cooling at room temperature. 3) Peel the beets and cut into 2-inch julienne strips. 4) In a large pot of boiling... - 44.652

MAKING 1) In a salad bowl mix greens, oranges, and cucumber. 2) In a small bowl mix vinegar and sugar. 3) Add vegetable and sesame oils. Whisk together. 4) Pour dressing over salad. 5) Mix sesame seeds, salt and pepper and toss. SERVING 6) Serve immediately. - 44.3011

To make the dressing: Heat the oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Uncover and continue... - 44.2089

MAKING 1. For dressing in a small bowl stir yogurt, horseradish, sugar, hot pepper sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well blended. 2. To make dressing of desired consistency stir in enough milk. 3. Cover and let it chill. 4. In a large bowl toss slightly to... - 44.0468

MAKING 1) In a medium saucepan, add the chicken breast, water, celery, onion and 1 teaspoon of the salt together. 2) Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender. 3) Remove the chicken from broth, allow to cool, then... - 44.0106

MAKING 1) Take a bowl and put thoroughly washed, separated and dried lettuce leaves in it. 2) Remove the peel and white pith from oranges. Place a bowl and nicely section all the oranges. Catch and reserve the juice that might come out. 3) Place orange... - 44.0028

MAKING 1. In a pot, boil water with a little salt. 2. Add the peas and soya beans in the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender. 3. Drainthe water, then run the peas and soya beans under cold water until completely cooled. FINALIZING 4. To... - 43.9027

GETTING READY 1. Cut green and red peppers into chunks and place in a large pie plate or bowl. MAKING 2. Toss the pepper chunks with garlic and oil and microwave, covered, at High for 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp, stirring once. 3. Add lemon juice, cumin... - 43.73

MAKING 1) In a pan, cook the potatoes in boiling water for 30 minutes or until tender, then allow to cool. 2) In a serving bowl, peel, slice and place the potatoes. 3) In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp, then drain on paper towels. 4) Crumble the... - 43.4544

MAKING 1) Rinse the black beans, then drain well and pat them dry. 2) In a mixing bowl, combine the beans and corn together. 3) Discard the chicken skin and fat, cut into 1/2-inch dice and add into the bowl. 4) Drain, dry and slice the olives lengthwise or... - 43.4007

GETTING READY 1) In a small bowl, add lemon juice and salt. Stir well to dissolve the salt. 2) Gradually pour in oil in a thin stream and continue whisking until the dressing is well blended. 3) Thoroughly rinse the endives in cold running water, pat dry with... - 43.3924

GETTING READY 1. Shred cabbage finely. 2. Grate carrot. 3. Chop onion. MAKING 4. In a medium bowl, toss vegetables with salad dressing. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. FINALISING 6. Refrigerate salad until chill. SERVING 7. Serve chilled Coleslaw... - 43.3415

GETTING READY 1. Wash lettuce and plunge in a bowl of ice-chilled water. MAKING 2. In a mixing bowl, combine oil and vinegar and whisk with a fork or wire whisk until well blended. 3. Add cream and cheese and whisk until smooth. 4. Add pepper and Tabasco to... - 43.323

Cook macaroni until done. Cool. Combine in a bowl with all dry ingredients. Mix salad dressing or mayonnaise with mustard, Louisiana hot sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend this in the dry ingredients. If it is still too dry, add additional mayonnaise or... - 43.3197

1. Assemble the mise en place trays. 2. In a glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together the lime juice, mustard, and lemon zest. Set aside. 3. Put the quail eggs in a medium-sized saucepan and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat.... - 43.0859

MAKING 1) Mix together turkey, shallots and celery with a dressing made with 3 parts olive oil to 1 part wine vinegar. 2) Season the mixture with salt, pepper and rosemary. 3) Toss well to combine and marinate for at least 2 hours. 4) Just before serving,... - 43.0848

MAKING 1) In a large bowl add yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, salt and pepper to taste. 2) Whisk all the ingredients together. 3) Add apple, red and green grapes, celery, scallion, and chicken. Toss the mixture well. SERVING 4) Mound one-fourth of the salad on... - 43.0665

MAKING 1) Using a sharp knife, finely shred the cabbages. Transfer them to a salad bowl. 2) In a blender, make the dressing by blending scallion, cornichons, egg yolks, celery seeds, vinegar, mustard, and salt. 3) As the blender runs, pour the oil, drop by... - 42.9685

MAKING 1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, cream, tomato puree and Worcestershire sauce. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the prawns and stir well to coat. FINALIZING 2. Arrange the lettuce leaves on top... - 42.838