Chiffonade Dressing Recipes

CHIFFONADE OF SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat broiler. Place bell peppers cut side down on baking sheet and broil until skin turns black. Immediately place in a brown paper bag to steam and allow skins to peel easily.
• Meanwhile prepare dressing. In a blender, combine garlic, lemon juice, oil and honey. Pulse to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper, add parsley, pulse again.
• Peel and cut peppers into thin strips.
• In a large bowl toss spinach, peppers, olives, cheese and pine nuts with dressing.

CAESAR SALAD CHIFFONADE WITH SHRIMP OR CRAB

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients. Put Romaine chiffonade in a large bowl, add the dressing and toss lightly, add salt and pepper to taste and toss again.
• Place a ring on the plate, such as a clean tuna can with both ends removed.
• Fill the ring approximately half full with romaine, add shrimp or crab and chives lightly packing it down in the ring with a spoon.
• Add more Romaine, filling the ring to the top, packing it down again lightly.
• Carefully remove the ring, top with Parmesan and croutons and serve.

FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with cold water by 1 inch and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Run under cold water to cool slightly, then drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together oil, mustard, vinegar, shallot, parsley, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Add potatoes and onion and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature. To store, refrigerate, up to overnight.