SPECTACULAR DIRTY MARTINI SALAD

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I like to dress up simple greens with a unique olive dressing. Serving the salad in martini glasses and the dressing in a shot glass makes for a fun presentation.-Pamela Clark, Bonaire, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium lemon
8 pimiento-stuffed olives
8 frilled toothpicks
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
DRESSING:
1 shallot, halved
6 pimiento-stuffed olives plus 1/4 cup juice from the jar, divided
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup vodka or additional white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut lemon in half lengthwise; cut one half into eight thin wedges. Thread olives and lemon wedges onto toothpicks for garnishes; set aside., Using the lemon half, moisten the rims of eight large cocktail glasses. Sprinkle salt on a plate; hold glasses upside down and dip rims into salt. Divide the salad greens, tomatoes, onion and sliced olives among prepared glasses. Top each with a prepared toothpick., In a food processor, combine shallot and olives; cover and process until finely chopped. Add the vinegar, vodka, olive juice and lemon juice; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Divide among eight shot glasses; serve with salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 30g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Master Evance
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing salad. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the olives and blue cheese add a nice salty tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Carmina
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Vutlharhi Cosper
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I actually really liked this salad. The dressing is so flavorful that it masks the blue cheese flavor.


Hte Com
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This is a great salad for a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Kgabo Blessed
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I love this salad! The dressing is so unique and flavorful. I've never had anything like it before. I will definitely be making this again.


Francisca Marfo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover blue cheese. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the olives and blue cheese add a nice salty tang. I will definitely be making this again.


RONALD SET
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I was pleasantly surprised by this salad. I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but it was actually quite mild in this salad. The dressing is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Umar Hector
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This is the perfect salad for a dirty martini lover. The dressing is so flavorful and the olives and blue cheese are the perfect complements. I will definitely be making this again.


Gul sher Panhwar
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This salad is a keeper! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the olives and blue cheese add a nice salty tang. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Amman Qureshi
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. The dressing is so unique and flavorful. I can't wait to try it with different types of greens.


Robiul Mia
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This salad is easy to make and so delicious. I love the salty, briny flavor of the olives and the tangy dressing. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Hossam Hassan
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I was a bit hesitant to try this salad because I'm not a big fan of blue cheese. But I'm so glad I did! The dressing is amazing and the blue cheese is actually quite mild. I will definitely be making this again.


Haroon Zazai
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The dressing is what really makes this salad. It's so flavorful and unique. I love the combination of olive brine, vodka, and blue cheese.


Sabavuma Michael
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This is a great salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


SAMUEL PIDHROPSHI
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I've never had a salad like this before. The dressing is so flavorful and the olives and blue cheese add a nice salty tang. I'll definitely be making this again!


Natasha Birdsong
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the dirty martini dressing. I will definitely be making this again.