Martini Dressing Recipes

MARTINI DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar with the garlic and basil.
• Add the oil gradually and whisk to combine with the other ingredients.
• Fold in the cheese.
• And whisk again briefly before adding to a salad.

SEAFOOD SALAD MARTINI WITH VODKA HABANERO DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients EXCEPT seafood, and lemon and celery garnish, in a large saucepan, bring to boil and simmer for 1 hour.
• NOTE: Combination of shrimp,scallops, mussels, and or lobster, to equal 3 pounds.
• Puree in blender or food processor: taste and adjust seasonings.
• NOTE: Habenero and Scotch Bonnet chilies are among the hottest available. Jalapeño is milder, if preferred. Use gloves to handle raw.
• Cool dressing for 1 hour before serving.
• To assemble: In a beautiful martini glass. Layer seafood and dressing to top of glass.
• Any left over sauce may be saved and frozen.
• Chill at least 2 hours before serving.
• Garnish with celery and lemon twists.
• Top with 1 ounce of crab meat per serving.

SPECTACULAR DIRTY MARTINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut lemon in half lengthwise; cut one half into eight thin wedges. Thread olives and lemon wedges onto toothpicks for garnishes; set aside., Using the lemon half, moisten the rims of eight large cocktail glasses. Sprinkle salt on a plate; hold glasses upside down and dip rims into salt. Divide the salad greens, tomatoes, onion and sliced olives among prepared glasses. Top each with a prepared toothpick., In a food processor, combine shallot and olives; cover and process until finely chopped. Add the vinegar, vodka, olive juice and lemon juice; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Divide among eight shot glasses; serve with salads.