SUMMER DINNER SALAD WITH CREAMY CAPER DRESSING

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Make and share this Summer Dinner Salad with Creamy Caper Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 26m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons small capers, drained,rinsed and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar or 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 ears corn
2 tomatoes
2 romaine lettuce hearts
3 medium Belgian endive
4 -5 strips bacon, cooked until crisp and cut into 1/4 inch dice
garlic-flavored croutons (recipe in 'zaar)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Creamy Caper Dressing: Whisk together the capers, vinegar, buttermilk, salt and pepper.
  • Then whisk in the oil in a steady stream to emulsify.
  • Salad: Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
  • STeam the corn until tender, about 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the ripeness, immediately plunge the corn into the ice water, and remove as soon as it's cooled.
  • Using a large sharp knife, cut the corn from the cob, being sure to catch any juice.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half width wise, then scoop out the seeds with your fingers.
  • Cut into 1/4 inch dice.
  • Peel off the outer dark green leaves from the romaine and cut off 3 inches from the tip.
  • Cut inner leaves into 1/2 inch ribbons, then wash and dry thoroughly.
  • Remove any brown outer leaves from the endive, then cut leaves into 1/2 inch ribbons.
  • Combine the corn, tomatoes, romaine, endive, bacon and croutons in a large bowl.
  • Toss with the dressing to distibute evenly.
  • Add salt and pepper as you toss, until the capery flavour of the dressing comes through on the leaves.

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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The creamy caper dressing is the perfect complement to the fresh vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Leigha Gilman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the vegetables are always fresh and crisp. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kazi Shoun
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is an exception. The creamy caper dressing is amazing and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp. I could eat this salad every day.


Tasin Ahmed
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This salad is a great way to use up all the fresh vegetables from my garden. The dressing is simple to make and the salad is very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Pappu Chanda
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The creamy caper dressing is amazing and the vegetables are always fresh and crisp. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hamar nam xai Xara mara xara mara
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This is my go-to summer salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the creamy caper dressing and the fresh vegetables. I highly recommend this recipe.


Osayomore Holy
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it with grilled chicken or shrimp. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Will Njaya
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend this recipe.


Agbodza Lopez
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy caper dressing and the fresh vegetables. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Kimberly jaelyn Pool Acevedo
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe.


Azubuogu Ifunanya
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The creamy caper dressing is the perfect complement to the fresh vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Ibrahim Chohan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the vegetables are always fresh and crisp. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amjid ali Amjid ali
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is an exception. The creamy caper dressing is amazing and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp. I could eat this salad every day.


Lisa Welker
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This salad is a great way to use up all the fresh vegetables from my garden. The dressing is simple to make and the salad is very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Phoo Phoo
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success! Everyone loved the creamy caper dressing and the fresh vegetables. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Tahir Jatoi
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This salad is absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The dressing is creamy and tangy, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. I highly recommend this recipe.


Joshua Riley
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I've been looking for a new summer salad recipe, and this one is a keeper! The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so refreshing. I loved the addition of the capers, which added a nice briny flavor.


Khim Ale
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This salad was a hit at our summer potluck! The creamy caper dressing was the perfect complement to the fresh, crisp vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.


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