Leaf Lettuce Salad With Parmesan Crisps Recipes

WILTED LEAF LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss lettuce, onion and radishes; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towel. To the drippings, add vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Pour over lettuce and toss; sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

LEAF-LETTUCE SALAD WITH PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide grated Parmesan cheese into 4 mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, at least 4 inches apart. With the back of a spoon, spread each mound into an even 4-inch round.
• Bake until melted and golden brown, rotating sheet halfway through, about 10 minutes. With a thin metal spatula, transfer crisps to a wire rack; let cool.
• Tear red or green leaf lettuce into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups). Toss with Reduced-Fat Herb Vinaigrette; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Serve salads with Parmesan crisps.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the Parmesan in a flat, even layer on a silicone baking mat or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then break into big pieces.
• Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a medium pan over high heat, tossing occasionally, until golden in spots, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Toss romaine, tomatoes, radishes, pine nuts, olive oil, vinegar and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Top with Parmesan crisps and serve.

LEAFY SALAD WITH CRISP APPLE SLICES AND PARMESAN CHEESE CURLS

Steps:

• Have previously washed your lettuces and spun dry, or put in a large, clean pillow case and swung over your head for a few seconds (this really works! The centrifugal force gets the water off the leaves and the pillow case absorbs it- don't let anyone see you doing this- they'll think you're insane).
• Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
• Combine the lettuces in a large bowl and toss well.
• Add the apples and nuts and drizzle with the dressing.
• Toss again.
• Using a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, shave curls off if a wedge of parmesan over the top (be generous!).
• Serve at once as the lettuce will start to wilt with time.

RED LEAF CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED PARMESAN CROUTONS

Steps:

• For the croutons, prepare grill (medium-high heat). Rub with garlic clove and brush with olive oil:
• 6 3/4-inch-thick slices country bread
• Grill bread 1 minute, turn over, then sprinkle with:
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Cover and grill until cheese melts, about 1 minute longer.
• In large bowl, toss:
• 12 ounces red leaf lettuce
• Dressing
• Salt and pepper
• Divide salad and croutons among plates. Before serving, top salad with:
• 1 1/2 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese

LEAF-LETTUCE SALAD WITH PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Divide the cheese into four mounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, at least 4 inches apart. With the back of a spoon, spread each mound into an even 4-inch round.
• Bake until melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through. With a thin metal spatula, transfer the crisps to a wire rack; let cool.
• Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups). Toss with the vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper. Serve the salad with the Parmesan crisps.
• In a blender, combine the lemon juice, mustard, herbs, garlic, and 1/4 cup cold water; season with salt and pepper. Purée until smooth. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified.