Romaine And Mushrooms Salad With Garlic Caper Vinaigrette Recipes

ROMAINE, CUCUMBER, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, and croutons in a large mixing bowl. Dress with the vinaigrette, making sure to lightly toss the greens but thoroughly incorporate the dressing.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Tear the bread into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the garlic and oregano and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss gently to combine and season with salt.
• Place the croutons on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Stir and continue to bake until the croutons are golden brown and crunchy, checking and stirring every 5 minutes.
• Combine the yogurt, onions, vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined.

MUSHROOM SALAD IN GARLIC AND PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the mushrooms in a medium glass bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss gently. Allow to sit at least 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are wilted and impregnated with sauce. Check for seasoning and add additional salt and pepper, if necessary.;
• Place shallot, garlic, parsley, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in the bottom of a small mixing bowl. Stir to combine, then whisk in olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Alternately, place all ingredients in a clean 8-ounce jar. Cover and shake vigorously.

WARM MUSHROOM AND ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan.
• Add garlic and cook until translucent.
• Add mushrooms, remaining olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to pan and stir well.
• Cook till the mushrooms are cooked through.
• Pour over shredded romaine lettuce and serve.

ROMAINE AND RED ONION SALAD WITH PARMESAN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and salt to taste and on a baking sheet toast them in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer the croutons to a salad bowl and let them cool. In a blender or small food processor blend together the garlic, the vinegar, the water, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan, the orégano, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is combined well. To the croutons add the romaine, the onion, and the dressing, toss the salad well, and sprinkle it with the additional Parmesan.

ROMAINE AND MUSHROOMS SALAD WITH GARLIC CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mince the garlic and the capers and with the flat side of a knife mash the mixture with the salt to form a paste. In a bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the romaine and the mushrooms and toss the salad well.