Florentine Salad Recipes

CHICKEN FLORENTINE SALAD WITH ORZO PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Mix orzo, spinach, chicken, tomatoes, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers in a large bowl.
• Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over salad.

15 MINUTE FLORENTINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and cool under cold running water. Drain thoroughly.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine pesto sauce and lemon juice.
• Add linguine; toss well.
• Add spinach, tomato, and onion; toss until coated well.
• Spoon onto individual plates or a large platter. Sprinkle w/ pine nuts and top w/ grated parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.

FLORENTINE SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Chill until almost set. Add all other ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased mold or pan. Chill until set. Cut into squares and serve on lettuce leaves.

HAROLD'S FLORENTINE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Split all ingredients in half (have them ready at hand) and make half a batch at a time.
• Pour the lemon juice and garlic powder in the Kitchen-aide mixing bowl and, with the wire whip attachement, blend on setting #2 until the powder is completely dissolved, (about 5 minutes).
• Add the onions (and any juice), cayenne pepper, sugar, and salt. Blend on setting #2 for at least 20 minutes. Gradually add the oil as it is blending and continue to mix for the full 20 minutes (30 is better).
• In a large container, mix the two batches of dressing together. Stir continually as you bottle the dressing in smaller containers.
• Refrigerate until use -- always serve very cold on chilled salads.

CHICKEN CAESAR FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cheese, 1 cup crushed croutons, spinach and 1/2 cup salad dressing. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with cheese mixture., Place remaining dressing and crushed croutons in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in dressing, then roll in croutons., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°.

INSALATA FLORENTINE ROMANO'S MACARONI GRILL COPYCAT

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and toss.
• Drain pasta thoroughly and cool. Add to salad ingredients and toss.
• Whisk lemon juice and zest, mustard, honey, garlic, chives, basil, oil, and salt and pepper.
• Toss dressing with salad, top with shaved parmesan, and serve.

PASTA FLORENTINE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix.
• Toss together with pasta, chicken and spinach.
• Allow to rest for at least two hours before service.

FLORENTINE SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
• In extra-large bowl, toss spinach, onions, bacon and dressing until leaves are well coated. Sprinkle with eggs. Serve immediately.