My Aunts Festive Salad Recipes

CONTEST-WINNING FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, place first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add poppy seeds; pulse just until combined. , To serve, place remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing.

RAFFY'S HOLIDAY SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 1/4 cup of the lemon juice with the salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Season the dressing with more salt and pepper as needed. (The dressing can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Return to room temperature and re-whisk before using.)
• Toss the endive and apples with 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice in a large bowl to coat (the lemon juice will prevent the endive and apples from browning). Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the avocado. Add the avocado, corn and cheese to the endive mixture. Gently toss the salad with enough dressing to coat. Season the salad with more salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the salad if desired and serve immediately.

HOLIDAY SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, salt, pepper and olive oil. Set aside.
• Put the endive and apples into a large decorative serving bowl. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the bowl and toss to coat the endive and apples so they don't turn brown. Add the cheese and avocado, and then add the cranberries and corn.
• Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss to coat.