Betty Crocker Gourmet Tossed Green Salad Recipes

MANDARIN MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, cook almonds and 4 teaspoons sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated; cool and break apart.
• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
• In large bowl, toss salad ingredients, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.

TOSSED CHEF'S SALAD

Steps:

• Reserve a few strips of meat, chicken and cheese for topping salad. Mix remaining meat, chicken and cheese, the onions, lettuce, romaine and celery in large bowl.
• Mix mayonnaise and French dressing. Pour over lettuce mixture; toss. Top with reserved meat, chicken and cheese strips, the eggs and tomatoes. Store remaining salad covered in refrigerator.

MIXED BABY GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat all Balsamic Vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until smooth.
• In serving bowl, toss vinaigrette and all Salad ingredients just before serving.

ELEGANT TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake oil, vinegar, cheese, mustard and salt until well blended. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• In large bowl, place salad greens, mushrooms and leek. Add dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with croutons.

TOSSED GREENS WITH SESAME AND ORANGES

Steps:

• Drain orange segments, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid for dressing. Place orange segments in shallow glass or plastic dish. In tightly covered container, shake orange liquid, vinegar, honey, oil and cinnamon until well blended. Pour over oranges. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
• In large bowl, toss lettuce, mushrooms, bean sprouts and onion. Spoon oranges and dressing onto salad; toss lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seed.

TOSSED TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellinis as directed on packages. Mix lettuce, basil, tomatoes and pepper in medium bowl. Stir in tortellinis.
• Mix oil, vinegar and mustard; toss with tortellini mixture. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled.

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.

BETTY CROCKER GOURMET TOSSED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce, mushrooms, cauliflower flowerets, onion, green pepper, olives and cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Just before serving, toss with CLASSIC FRENCH DRESSING as directed below.
• CLASSIC FRENCH DRESSING:.
• Toss salad with oil until leaves glisten. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss.