Italian Vegetable Salad With Creamy Garlic Dressing Recipes

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Trim fennel (reserving fronds) and remove tough outer layer. Thinly slice fennel crosswise and cauliflower lengthwise (1/8 inch). Slice asparagus on a diagonal (1/8 inch). Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
• Purée yolks, garlic, anchovies, mustard, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until dressing is thick and emulsified.
• Toss vegetables with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.
• What to drink:
• Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano '07

CREAMY GARLIC ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a 1 quart container combine the corn oil, garlic and sugar. Shake well. Add vinegar and shake well again.
• Fill the container the rest of the way with Italian dressing, leaving just enough room to add one egg. Add the egg, and blend with a blender or hand-held blender for about 2 minutes.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine salad dressings; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir in cheese just before serving.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Trim fennel (reserving fronds) and remove tough outer layer. Thinly slice fennel crosswise and cauliflower lengthwise (1/8 inch). Slice asparagus and zucchini on a diagonal (1/8 inch). Combine vegetables in a large bowl. Thoroughly mix mayonnaise, anchovies, mustard, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a blender. Toss vegetables with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.

CREAMY ITALIAN GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Into a food processor all ingredients go-whirl till smooth.