Wedge Salad With Raspberry Chocolate Vinaigrette Recipes

THE WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Whisk together the yogurt, kefir, dill, oil, garlic powder, salt, onion powder and cayenne in a medium bowl. Allow to sit for 1 hour in the refrigerator to let the flavors mingle.
• For the salad: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Cut the radicchio into 8 wedges, then drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place the wedges on the grill and cook until slightly browned and wilted, about 2 minutes per side. Place the wedges on a platter.
• Meanwhile, quarter the romaine and nestle it in between the wedges of radicchio. Dollop the dressing around the platter and crumble the Gorgonzola over the top.

TOSSED SALAD AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the salad: Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Mix in the cranberries, walnuts, mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes and feta.
• For the vinaigrette: Combine the raspberries, vinegars, sugar and mustard in a blender until smooth. Slowly stream in the oil until combined.
• Toss the salad with the vinaigrette before serving.

WEDGE SALAD WITH GRILLED GRAPE TOMATOES AND BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat a grill or grill pan and place the lettuce wedges on a platter.
• Prepare the vinaigrette by briskly whisking together the Dijon, vinegar, and garlic. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create an emulsion. Add the sugar and blue cheese, and whisk gently to mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Lightly oil the tomato slices, and season with salt and pepper. Grill until slightly charred on the outside and then transfer to the platter with the lettuce wedges. Pour the vinaigrette over the lettuce and tomato and top with bacon and red onion.

CHEECH'S SPRING MEDLEY SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the strawberries, arugula, raisins, olives, pine nuts, red onions and mint. Top with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing and feta cheese.
• Add the raspberries, oil, vinegar and sugar if using into a blender and blend until smooth.

BIBB AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Place the raspberries, olive oil, lemon juice, and honey in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• In a large salad bowl, mix together the lettuce, arugula, and pumpkin seeds. Just before serving, add the vinaigrette and toss until all the ingredients are coated.
• Cook's Note: To toast the pumpkin seeds, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Cool completely before using.