Champagne Salad Recipes

PEAR AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a decorative bowl or platter, add the spinach or romaine. Cut the pear into fans, and then slice again on the diagonal, add the greens, crumble the Gorgonzola onto the salad and then drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette. Top with fresh cracked pepper and lightly drizzle the whole salad with the honey. Serve immediately.
• In a small bowl or glass jar, add all the ingredients except the olive oil. Mix well, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.

CHAMPAGNE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Fold in the pineapple, whipped topping and strawberries and mix well. Stir in bananas and walnuts.
• Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer 1 to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, you can combine all the ingredients in a blender or a food processor and puré until smooth.

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the cherry tomatoes, onions, green leaf lettuce, red leaf lettuce, bell peppers and cucumbers in a large salad bowl.
• In small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Gradually whisk in the oil to emulsify. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Toss the salad with vinaigrette and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.

CHAMPAGNE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sugar.
• Fold in the pineapple, whipped topping and strawberries and mix well.
• Stir in bananas and walnuts.
• 2 Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
• Remove from freezer 1 to 2 hours before serving.
• Enjoy!

CHAMPAGNE ORANGES

Steps:

• Combine the marmalade and sugar in a small saucepan. Mix well, place over low heat and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
• Cut the peel from the oranges, cut into slices and then quarter each slice, removing the white center pith from each. Put into a medium bowl.
• Pour the sugar/marmalade mixture and Champagne or grape juice over the sliced oranges. Refrigerate for 8 hours.
• Sprinkle with almonds before serving and add a sprig of mint.

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
• Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mustard and vinegar; whisk together. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

CHAMPAGNE SALAD

Steps:

• Cream sugar and cream cheese together; add strawberries, pineapple and bananas. Fold in cool whip. Place in 9X13 pan, freeze 8 hours or overnight. Thaw 1/2 hour before serving.
• Note: Instead of freezing in a pan you can also use individual size serving cups. This works well if you are increasing the recipe for a large gathering.