Garbage Salad Recipes

GARBAGE SALAD WITH SWEET ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the pancetta: Heat a medium skillet over low-medium heat and add the pancetta in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate in a single layer until ready to top.
• For the sweet Italian vinaigrette: Put the parsley and thyme in a medium bowl and add the vinegar. Let stand for a few minutes, then whisk in some salt and pepper. Whisk in the garlic, oregano, mustard and honey. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until combined.
• For the salad: Place the iceberg and romaine in a large bowl. Top with the red cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, Gorgonzola and pancetta. Before serving, pour in a healthy amount of dressing and mix well. Top with black pepper if desired.

GARBAGE SALAD AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, parsley, mustard, oregano, thyme and garlic. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and you're ready to rock.
• For the salad: Toss together the iceberg, romaine, mushrooms, carrots, celery, cheese and turkey in a large bowl, and place in the refrigerator until ready. Before serving, put a healthy amount of dressing, mix well and top with the anchovies and pepperoncini...you just cleaned your fridge!

GARBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut sweet potato into even cubes, with skin left on (more nutrients!). In a small bowl, toss sweet potato, cubed onion and butternut squash with a drizzle of olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Spread on a baking sheet lined with foil and roast at 450 degrees for 30-40 minutes (depending on size of cubes) until browned and cooked through.
• 2. Meanwhile, boil Irsaeli couscous in water (just like pasta) until cooked but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water to cool.
• 3. Cook bacon to desired doneness and drain on paper towel-lined plate. When cool enough to handle, crumble.
• 4. When potato/onion/squash mixture is done, remove from oven and let cool slightly. Combine with couscous, bacon and all other ingredients in a large bowl.
• 5. Mix up dressing ingredients in a small 1/2 pint jar (or other container) and shake until emulsified. Pour dressing over salad (to taste - there will be leftover dressing), tossing to combine. Serve with crusty bread or fruit. So healthy and yummy!

GARVEY'S GRILL'S GARBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients in large serving bowl or divide between 2 smaller bowls in this order: iceberg and romaine; Provel, Cheddar and Monterey Jack; artichoke hearts; tomato; onion rings; red bell pepper; and chicken.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• At the table, add your choice of salad dressing to taste.
• NOTE: This is a 1 1/2 lb giant and is a single serving at Garvey's! For variation, add your favorite salad ingredients, such as mushrooms, croutons, olives, etc. on top of artichoke hearts. Definitely a salad to be shared!

GARBAGE BAG TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet.
• Drain and set aside to slightly cool.
• Tear lettuce and place in clean garbage bag.
• Add tomatoes, beans, cheddar cheese, browned ground beef mixture, crushed Doritos and Catalina salad dressing.
• Shake bag to make sure all items are mixed and coated with salad dressing.
• Pour into a serving bowl.