California Pizza Kitchen Romaine Watercress Salad W Balsamic B Recipes

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN ROMAINE-WATERCRESS SALAD W/ BALSAMIC-B

Steps:

• In a blender, process basil, gorgonzola and vinegar. Then, on a slower speed, blend in oil briefly. Set aside in refrigerator to chill.
• Later, in a large mixing bowl, combine the greens.
• Add dressing and toss to coat all leaves.
• Transfer the dressed greens to several chilled serving plates. Top each with equal amounts of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN WHITE BALSAMIC PROVENCAL SALAD

Steps:

• Vinaigrette Preparation.
• n a mixing bowl, use a hand held electric mixer on low speed or a whisk to blend together the vinegar, garlic, herbs, salt, lemon zest, and pepper.
• Beating or whisking continuously, slowly pour in the oil, blending until it is thoroughly incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• Salad Preparation:.
• In a large mixing bowl, use salad servers to toss together the romaine, arugula, cabbage and dressing.
• Transfer the salad to chilled serving plates. Surround each serving with a ring of diced Roma tomatoes, then top with sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese and Kalamata olives.