Three Green Salad Recipes

THREE-GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss the greens and vegetables. Cover and chill. In a blender, combine all dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a jar with tight-fitting lid; chill for at least 30 minutes. , Shake dressing before serving; pour desired amount over salad and toss to coat.

THREE CHEESE GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, Swiss cheese, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and pecans in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss well.

GREEN SALAD WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together juice, honey, vinegar, and garlic. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss together mangoes, romaine, and cucumber with dressing, to taste.

OLD-FASHIONED THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

THREE GREENS AND FRUIT WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the vinegar, oil, onion, sugar, salt, hot sauce, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the walnuts, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
• In a large bowl, mix the walnuts, romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, spinach, and pears. Toss with the dressing mixture to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese to serve.

THREE GREEN SALAD WITH WARM BRIE

Steps:

• Wisk together in a small bowl the oil of your choice,lemon juice and a little salt and pepper.
• Let stand at least an hour at room temp.
• If you use plain olive oil you may want to flavor to taste with a little garlic powder in the oil.
• Preheat the oven to 350*.
• Toss the dressing with the greens and divide among salad plates.
• Arrange brie on the baking sheet and bake until soft but not runny.
• You really need to stand there and keep an eye on it.
• (about one minute) Top each salad with the wedge of cheese and toasted pecans.
• A nice variation is a"fan" of thinly sliced pear on the plate.

THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

FESTIVE THREE-GRAIN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine wheat berries and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in barley; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in rice; simmer, covered, 40-45 minutes or until grains are tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Cool to room temperature., Add apple, pomegranate seeds, green onions, carrot, celery and parsley to wheat berry mixture; toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.