Mixed Salad Greens With Pignoli And Fresh Parmesan Food

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH PARMIGIANO CRISPS

Steps:

• For the crisps:
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with a silicone mat. Make 4 even, very thin circles of Parmigiano on the mat. Be sure that the circles are not touching. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted, turned golden brown and looks like lace. Remove the tray from the oven and let the crisps cool for about 1 minute. Using a spatula, remove the crisps from the silicone mat and reserve on a plate.
• For the salad:
• Fill your sink with cool water. Toss in all the salad greens and gently swish until all the dirt and grit falls to the bottom of the basin. Gently lift the greens out of the water and put in a salad spinner. If the greens are especially dirty empty the sink, rinse to rid of dirt and repeat the process. Spin the greens until they are dry and still very fresh looking. If not using the greens right away, store them wrapped loosely in paper towels then sealed in plastic bags in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.
• In a large bowl, place the greens and herbs. Add the tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers. Drizzle in half of the oil and vinegar and season with salt. Using your hands, gently toss the salad to combine. Taste! Add the remaining oil and vinegar, if needed and season again with salt, if needed (you probably will). The salad should be very flavorful but not soggy.
• Arrange the salad on individual salad plates or bowls. Sprinkle each salad with the nuts and garnish with a Parmigiano crisp.

MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil and pepper flakes; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

MIXED GREENS WITH PARMESAN WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 9-inch square pan, heat butter and salt in oven 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly. Stir in walnuts. Bake uncovered 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; toss until walnuts are evenly coated. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is light brown; cool.
• Into large bowl, tear lettuce, endive, radicchio and spinach into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups). Add dressing and walnuts; toss until greens are well coated.

MIXED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion. Sprinkle with the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.

MIXED GREENS WITH PARMESAN CRISPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Combine cheese and rosemary. Spoon 1 Tbsp. onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; spread to flatten. Repeat to make 16 crisps, allowing 1 inch between each.
• Bake 6 min. or until golden brown, turning after 5 min. Cool on wire rack.
• Cover 8 plates with greens; top with grapes, nuts and dressing. Serve with Parmesan crisps.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH PARMESAN PEPPER DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing, in medium bowl, whisk together cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, lemon juice and pepper.
• Cover, and chill.
• For croutons, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In small bowl, whisk together oil, butter, garlic salt, thyme, basil and pepper.
• Place bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with oil mixture, tossing gently to coat.
• Bake for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Note: leftover croutons can be frozen in a zip-top bag for another meal.
• For salad, in large bowl, combine salad greens, mushrooms, cucumbers and tomatoes.
• Drizzle with half of dressing, tossing gently to coat.
• Serve salad with remaining dressing and top with spiced croutons just before serving.

MIXED GREENS WITH PINE NUTS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Combine vinegar and garlic in small bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Place mixed greens and onions in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Sprinkle each with cheese and nuts.

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FIGS AND HERBS

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl and set dressing aside.
• Quarter figs vertically; cut quarters in 1/2, and then into slices.
• Toss mixed greens, figs, pecans, parsley, mint, dill, and green onion together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over greens and toss. Sprinkle feta cheese over salad and serve.