Summer time is a great time for salads and this one is definitely our favorite. Casey even had it on his menu when he worked at Poundcake's. I've also made it for some family stuff so you may have even tried it already. If not then you really should!
Salad:
Romaine hearts
Bacon bits
Grated mozzarella
Shredded chicken
Craisins or strawberries
Sugared almonds
Sorry there aren't exact amounts here but this is how I was given the recipe. Just put how much you want. You can cook the chicken any way you want to. I usually boil it while Casey usually grills it. I really like the strawberries with this. Casey likes to add apples and feta cheese. To each his own, it will still be good.
Sugaring almonds takes a little practice to get them just right. All you do is put the almonds in a frying pan with a little water and powdered sugar, maybe medium to medium-low heat. Keep adding powdered sugar until it forms a crust around the almond. You will probably alternate a little water with the sugar until it is just right. Toast the almonds just until you think they are about to burn (technical cooking term). Spread them on waxed paper to dry.
Dressing:
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil (canola)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/8-1/4 red onion, depending on how much onion you like
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour over salad.
***TIPS***
*Allow lettuce plenty of time to dry after rinsing so the salad doesn't get too soggy
*Allowing the lettuce to dry in the fridge will keep it nice and crisp
*Assemble salad just before serving so it doesn't get too soggy
*If you plan on leftovers, assemble salads individually or the leftovers may get soggy
Salad:
Romaine hearts
Bacon bits
Grated mozzarella
Shredded chicken
Craisins or strawberries
Sugared almonds
Sorry there aren't exact amounts here but this is how I was given the recipe. Just put how much you want. You can cook the chicken any way you want to. I usually boil it while Casey usually grills it. I really like the strawberries with this. Casey likes to add apples and feta cheese. To each his own, it will still be good.
Sugaring almonds takes a little practice to get them just right. All you do is put the almonds in a frying pan with a little water and powdered sugar, maybe medium to medium-low heat. Keep adding powdered sugar until it forms a crust around the almond. You will probably alternate a little water with the sugar until it is just right. Toast the almonds just until you think they are about to burn (technical cooking term). Spread them on waxed paper to dry.
Dressing:
1 cup sugar
1 cup vegetable oil (canola)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/8-1/4 red onion, depending on how much onion you like
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Pour over salad.
***TIPS***
*Allow lettuce plenty of time to dry after rinsing so the salad doesn't get too soggy
*Allowing the lettuce to dry in the fridge will keep it nice and crisp
*Assemble salad just before serving so it doesn't get too soggy
*If you plan on leftovers, assemble salads individually or the leftovers may get soggy
No comments:
Post a Comment