Crunchy Vegetable Salad With Pears And Creamy Cheddar Dressing Recipes

THE BEST MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Add veggies to Quick Marinator container or a large bowl.
• In a jar add all dressing ingredients, close tightly and shake vigorously until well mixed or emulsified (you could also use an immersion blender).
• Pour the dressing over the vegetables, close the lid to the Quick Marinator, and shake to coat all the veggies with the dressing.
• Place in the fridge to marinate for a minimum of 1 hour. Stir once again before serving.
• If using the Foodsaver Quick Marintor follow the instructions to marinate using the vacuum attachment depending on the FoodSaver model you are using.
• Once marinating time is up (as indicated on the Foodsaver), turn the dial on the Quick Marinator to release the air and open the container.
• Transfer salad to a dish to serve or chill as preferred in the fridge.*

CRUNCHY PEAR AND CELERY SALAD

Steps:

• Soak celery in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Whisk together in a large bowl the vinegar, maple syrup and salt. Add pears and stir gently to coat. Add celery, cheese and pecans, stirring to combine. Season with pepper.
• Place the 6 lettuce leaves on plates and divide the salad, placing a portion on top of the lettuce on each plate.
• Serve either chilled or at room temperature.
• NOTE: To toast the nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until fragrant and slightly browned (about 2 to 4 minutes).
• VARIATION: Instead of cheddar and pecans, try a good Parmesan and toasted walnuts.

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SALAD WITH PEARS AND CREAMY CHEDDAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the chopped lettuce and radicchio into a large bowl of ice water to crisp, and set aside for 15 minutes. The dressing can be prepared in the meantime (see below). After 15 minutes, drain the lettuce and radicchio and spin until dry. Add the sliced celery and pears, and gently toss. Divide the salad among six plates and spoon the dressing over the top. Sprinkle each serving with the chopped hazelnuts.
• For the dressing: Combine all of the ingredients in a pint jar and shake vigorously to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.