Trio Medley Salad Recipes

INSALATA TRICOLORE: ITALIAN SALAD WITH 3 LETTUCES

Steps:

• Whisk the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking.
• Combine lettuces together in a large bowl. Toss with dressing just before serving. Top with shavings of Parmesan cheese or toss with 3-4 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese.

ITALIAN TRIO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the radicchio, endive, Treviso, arugula, olive oil, lemon juice and salt in a large bowl. Use your hands to toss the greens gently and coat them evenly with the dressing.

TRIO OF SALADS

Steps:

• For Salad:
• In large bowl, toss celery root with enough vinaigrette to season to taste. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Toss carrots and beets in 2 separate bowls with enough vinaigrette, salt and pepper to season to taste. Arrange salads on platter. Sprinkle with parsley and chives and serve.
• For Vinaigrette:
• Blend all ingredients in blender or processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Makes about 1 1/3 cups.

TRIO OF SALADS

Steps:

• Cook beets in pot of boiling salted water until tender when pierced with small sharp knife, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cool beets. Peel and grate beets.
• Mix beets, chives and 1/4 cup Shallot-Mustard Dressing in medium bowl. Combine celery root, lemon juice, parsley and celery salt in second medium bowl. Mix in 1/4 cup dressing. Mix carrots, tarragon and 1/4 cup dressing in third medium bowl. Season each salad with salt and pepper. Cover and chill salads at least 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
• Arrange salads on platter and serve.

VEGETABLE SALAD MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper to a boil. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add sugar mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

FRUIT MEDLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the oranges, peaches, pineapple and marshmallows. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, yogurt and sugar until smooth; pour over fruit and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.