Betty Crocker Gourmet Tossed Green Salad Recipes

TOSSED GREENS WITH SESAME AND ORANGES

Steps:

• Drain orange segments, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid for dressing. Place orange segments in shallow glass or plastic dish. In tightly covered container, shake orange liquid, vinegar, honey, oil and cinnamon until well blended. Pour over oranges. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
• In large bowl, toss lettuce, mushrooms, bean sprouts and onion. Spoon oranges and dressing onto salad; toss lightly. Sprinkle with sesame seed.

MANDARIN MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, cook almonds and 4 teaspoons sugar over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and almonds are coated; cool and break apart.
• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
• In large bowl, toss salad ingredients, dressing and almonds. Serve immediately.

BETTY CROCKER GREAT CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare Garlic Croutons. Heat oven to 400°F Trim crusts from bread. Spread both sides of bread slices generously with margarine or butter; sprinkle with garlic powder. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Bake in ungreased rectangular baking pan, 13x9x2 inches, stirring ocassionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Prepare croutons as directed above. Place in a square microwavable dish, 8x8x2 inches. Microwave uncovered on high (100%), stirring every minute, until golden brown and crisp, 4 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
• Prepare Coddled Egg: To coddle egg, place cold egg in warm water. Heat enough water to boiling to cover egg completely. Immerse egg in boiling water with spoon; remove from heat, remove from heat. Cover and let stand 30 seconds. Cool egg immediately in cold water to prevent further cooking.
• Rub large wooden salad bowl with cut clove of garlic. Allow a few small pieces of garlic to remain in bowl if desired. Mix anchovies, oil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and pepper in bowl; toss with romaine until leaves glisten. Break egg onto salad. Squeeze lemon over salad; toss. Sprinkle croutons and cheese over salad; toss.

ELEGANT TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake oil, vinegar, cheese, mustard and salt until well blended. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• In large bowl, place salad greens, mushrooms and leek. Add dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with croutons.

TOSSED CHEF'S SALAD

Steps:

• Reserve a few strips of meat, chicken and cheese for topping salad. Mix remaining meat, chicken and cheese, the onions, lettuce, romaine and celery in large bowl.
• Mix mayonnaise and French dressing. Pour over lettuce mixture; toss. Top with reserved meat, chicken and cheese strips, the eggs and tomatoes. Store remaining salad covered in refrigerator.

TOSSED SALAD WITH CREAMY DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all dressing ingredients in small bowl.
• Mix lettuce, cucumber and tomato in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to mix thoroughly. Top with croutons.

BETTY CROCKER GOURMET TOSSED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce, mushrooms, cauliflower flowerets, onion, green pepper, olives and cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Just before serving, toss with CLASSIC FRENCH DRESSING as directed below.
• CLASSIC FRENCH DRESSING:.
• Toss salad with oil until leaves glisten. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss.