Parmesan Vinaigrette Salad Recipes

PARMESAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Place Parmesan, vinegar, lime juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in the jar of a blender; blend for 30 seconds to combine. Add both oils and blend to emulsify. Dressing can be stored, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

TRADESMEN'S TRI-SEAFOOD SALAD WITH BASIL PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette, just before use. Place the lemons in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the essential oils in the skin are released. Since these will be hot coming from the microwave, you will need to set them aside briefly, until they cool just enough to handle. Pour vinegar into a blender, turn it on, and then squeeze in 1emon juice from the micro-waved lemons. Leaving the blender running, add 1 at a time through the feed opening: garlic, mustard, chives, basil, Parmesan, and pepper and blend until smooth. While keeping the blender running, add oil through the feed opening in a slow stream. Set aside until needed.
• In a large mixing bowl combine kidney beans, chick peas, green beans, artichoke hearts, and black olives. Dress with enough vinaigrette to coat well, then gently fold in pasta, scallops, shrimp, tuna, peas, and grape tomatoes. Taste and adjust dressing as needed. Do not feel compelled to use all of the dressing. You want enough to complement the ingredients of the salad without overcoming their flavors. (You can always serve dressing on the side, or add more to the salad if you wish. The pasta will absorb some of the vinaigrette.)
• Transfer to serving bowls or serve family style. Garnish with basil sprigs and shaved Parmesan.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the Parmesan, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Sprinkle the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

CREAMY PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender until creamy and smooth.
• Pour into a bowl, cover and store in the refrigerator. Makes about 2 cups.

PARMESAN-DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients in a processor, or shake in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
• Store in the fridge.

PARMESAN-VINAIGRETTE SALAD

Steps:

• Sprinkle walnuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until light brown; remove from heat (walnuts will become golden brown). Cool.
• Cut cheese with potato peeler to shave into thin, wide curls.
• Toss salad greens, bell pepper, dressing, walnuts and cheese.