Escarole Salad

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Escarole Salad

If you have never had escarole in a salad, this is the one you must try. The escarole and romaine together are a fabulous combination.  Crisp, fresh and delicious. 

Ingredients
3 Large Garlic Cloves
½ Cup Olive Oil
¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
1 Head Escarole (3 Cups)
1 Head Romaine (3 Cups)
1 Cucumber
1 Red Onion
6 Radishes
6 Mushrooms
1 Cup Romano Cheese – Coarsely grated

 

 

 
Instructions

In a small bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and grated garlic cloves.  Whisk until combined.
In a large salad bowl, add the escarole and romaine.  Cut the red onion into very thin slices and add to the bowl.  Peel and remove the seeds of the cucumber and add.  Wash the mushrooms and slice, add to the bowl.  Add the cheese.
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly.
Sprinkle additional cheese shavings when serving.

 

Romaine with Gorgonzola and Walnut Salad

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Romaine with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

This is a quick delicious salad.  The gorgonzola is such a great cheese, loaded with flavor.  And to top it all is a fabulous dressing.

 

Ingredients
1 Large head of Romaine Lettuce (If you are using Romaine hearts use 2)
5 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar
1 Cup Gorgonzola Cheese – crumbled
1/2 Cup Walnuts – chopped
Fresh ground Black Pepper
Salt to taste
 

 

Instructions
 In a large bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, pinch of salt and black pepper. Whisk until evenly blended.  Add 1/2 the cheese and mash with a fork until it is combined into the olive oil mixture.  Add 1/2 the walnuts and mix again.
Wash the romaine and cut or tear it into bite sized pieces.  Dry the lettuce and add it to the dressing.  Mix until all the lettuce is covered.  Top the salad with the remaining gorgonzola crumbles and the remaining nuts.   Add salt and pepper to taste.

Green Bean Salad

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Green Bean Salad1

This recipe has been in my family for generations.  I remember my Grandmother then my Mother making it and now I make it.  I made this salad with fresh beans from my garden over the summer and it was amazing.

Ingredients
1 Lb Green Beans
2 tsp Salt
2 TBSP Olive Oil
Juice of 1 Lemon
1 Garlic Clove – Grated
Instructions
Clean the green beans, washing them and removing the ends.  In a large pot, bring enough water to a boil to fit the beans.  Salt the boiling water.  Put the beans in the boiling water.  When the water returns to a boil, put your timer on for exactly 2 minutes.  Immediately take the beans out of the boiling water and submerge in an ice bath.
Drain the beans and put them in a large bowl.  Add the oil, salt, lemon juice and garlic.  Toss until all the beans are coated.  Serve