Christmas Tossed Salad Recipe Foodcom Recipes

CHRISTMAS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Drop the broccoli into the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into the cold water to stop the cooking. Let sit until cool, then drain and set aside.
• Return the water in the pot to a boil and cook the rigatoni according to the package directions for al dente. Drain in a colander and transfer to a large bowl. Toss the pasta with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to coat evenly and refrigerate until cooled completely, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil to a blender with the spinach, Parmesan, almonds, basil, lemon juice, chives and 1/4 cup water and puree until completely smooth. Pour the pesto over top of the pasta and add the reserved broccoli, red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss gently until well combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with more chopped chives. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.

HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss the greens, oranges, cranberries, apple, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving; toss to coat.

GREEK TOSSED PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Make pasta as directed on box.
• In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, water and oil. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

CONTEST-WINNING HOLIDAY TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, apples, blue cheese, cranberries, walnuts and onions. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

CHRISTMAS SALAD

Steps:

• Microwave bacon for about five minutes (cover with paper towel) or until almost crisp.
• Reserve bacon grease for hot bacon dressing (if making).
• Microwave almonds for two minutes (stirring once) in same plate used for cooking bacon.
• While those items are being microwaved, wash and chop green onions finely.
• Put spinach in large serving bowl.
• Explain that it represents the Christmas tree which will later be made into the cross of Christ.
• Add green onions.
• Add dried cranberries.
• Explain that the red symbolizes Christ's blood shed on the cross to pay the price for our sin.
• Crumble in bacon.
• Crumble in feta.
• Explain that the white stands for Christ's innocent blood washing away our sins and making us pure.
• Sprinkle with almonds.
• Stir in dressing (there are many great recipes for hot bacon and sweet and sour dressings on Zaar, but if you're in a hurry, just mix up vinegar, oil or bacon drippings, sugar, salt).
• Toss well and serve immediately.

CHRISTMAS TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing; in a blender or food processor combine the cranberries, sugar, vinegar, apple juice concentrate, salt and mustard; cover and process until smooth.
• Slowly add in the oil in a small steady stream (at this point you may refrigerate until ready to use, shake before using).
• For the salad; place all salad ingredients in a large gladd bowl; toss to combine.
• Drizzle the dressing over before serving.

TIGHTROPE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• Through the feed opening of a running blender add, 1 at a time, the vinegar, shallot, chives, salt and pepper. Leaving the blender running, add the oil in a slow thin stream to allow to emulsify. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve over salad greens and vegetables.

CHRISTMAS BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cider vinegar and pepper until smooth. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate until serving.