ROMAINE SALAD WITH CHOICE OF RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE OR CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

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Romaine Salad with Choice of Raspberry Vinaigrette or Creamy Italian Dressing image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1 shallot, quartered
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and quartered
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons Parmesan
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 cups romaine lettuce soaked in salt water to remove grit, stiff spines removed, torn into bite sized pieces and dried with a salad spinner (from 2 or 3 heads romaine lettuce)
1 red onion, thinly sliced on a mandolin
1 Vidalia onion, thinly sliced on a mandoline
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 small loaf French bread, sliced, toasted and cut into croutons

Steps:

  • For the raspberry vinaigrette:
  • Add the vinegar to a blender, replace the lid, turn it on, and through the feed opening, add, 1 at a time, the shallot, black pepper, salt, mustard, and thyme. Then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream.
  • Wash and dry the blender to have it ready to prepare the other dressing.
  • For the creamy Italian dressing:
  • Add the vinegar to a blender, replace the lid, turn it on, and through the feed opening, add, 1 at a time, the garlic, black pepper, salt, red pepper, and Parmesan. Then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow thin stream.
  • For the salad, toss the lettuce, red onion, sweet onion, tomatoes, Parmesan, and parsley together in a large bowl. Top with croutons, and serve the dressings on the side.

Marner Person
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I can't wait to try this salad with different types of lettuce.


Martha Poto
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Samrat BF Aayush
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The creamy Italian dressing is my favorite part of this salad.


Ayebazibwe Doreen
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Balwinder Sandhu
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I'm not a huge fan of romaine lettuce, but this salad changed my mind.


Beckyy Kowate
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover romaine lettuce.


Joola Nmaed
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the raspberries pairs perfectly with the tanginess of the vinaigrette.


Alex Dance
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This is my new go-to salad recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wickramaarachige Sasikani
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I've been looking for a new romaine salad recipe, and this one definitely fits the bill! The dressing is delicious, and the salad is so refreshing.


Nandaram Bhandari
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The raspberry vinaigrette was light and tangy, and the creamy Italian dressing was rich and flavorful. Both dressings paired perfectly with the romaine lettuce, and the salad was a great way to start the