Sweet Romaine Salad Recipes

CRUNCHY ROMAINE SALAD WITH SWEET SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Combine the mandarin syrup, vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, ginger and ramen seasoning in a jar. Cover tightly with a lid and shake until emulsified. Hold in the refrigerator. Shake again before using.
• For the salad: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. On a baking sheet, break up the ramen noodles into small pieces with your hands. Add the almonds and shake the pan to spread everything in an even layer. Bake until the ramen and almonds are a deep golden brown, 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
• In a large bowl combine the romaine, broccoli, carrots, oranges and scallions. Toss with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Top the salad with the toasted ramen and almonds. Serve immediately.

DELICIOUSLY SWEET SALAD WITH MAPLE, NUTS, SEEDS, BLUEBERRIES, AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Toss the romaine lettuce, blueberries, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, walnut pieces, feta cheese, and goat cheese in a large bowl. Pour the vinegar, syrup, and grapeseed oil over the salad one at a time; toss until evenly coated. Season with salt.

SIMPLE ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Chop off the root end of the lettuce and slice leaves into thin ribbons, about 1/8 inch thick, discarding any pieces of the core. Place in a large bowl. Toss gently to separate lettuce ribbons.
• Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, and pepper; toss to coat. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with sea salt and toss gently right before serving.

STRAWBERRY ROMAINE SALAD I

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, strawberries and sliced onion.
• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, milk and poppy seeds. Shake well and pour the dressing over salad. Toss until evenly coated.

CRISP ROMAINE SALAD WITH TANGY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a glass jar, screw on the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
• Add the lettuce, chives and radishes to a large serving bowl. Add about half of the dressing and toss to combine. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss once again. Season with salt a pepper to taste. Serve extra dressing on the side.

SWEET ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• Make dressing (best the day before).
• Just before serving toss together the first 4 ingredients.
• Pour the Poppy Seed dressing over and toss well to coat all the leaves.
• Sprinkle cashews over top.