Archive for Grated Parmesan Cheese

Seven-Layer Salad

Many of the creamier dressings call for mayonnaise or salad dressing.  What’s the difference?  Although very similar in flavor and appearance, salad dressing is usually a bit sweeter than mayonnaise. 

136068_yr_feature1 box (9 ounces) frozen green peas

6 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad green

2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)

1 cup thinly sliced radishes

8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)

12 slices bacon, crispy cooked and crumbled (3/4 cup)

1 ½ cups mayonnaise or salad dressing

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese or shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

 

1.    Cook peas as directed on box; rinse with cold waer and drain.

2.    Place salad greens in large glass bowl.  Layer celery, radishes, onion,s bacon and peas on salad greens.

3.    Spread mayonnaise over peas, covering top completely and sealing to edge of bowl.  Sprinkle with cheese.

4.    Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors, but no longer than 12 hours.  Toss before serving, if desired.  Store Covered in refrigerator.– Betty Crocker

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Caesar Salad

Legend has it that this well-know salad was created by Caesar Cardini, an Italian chef who owned a restaurant in the border town of Tijuana, Mexico.

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Caesar Salad

1  cloves garlic, cut in half

8  anchovy fillets, cut up*

1/3  cup olive or vegetable oil

3  tablespoon lemon juice

1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

¼  teaspoon salt

¼  teaspoon ground mustard

Freshly ground pepper

1  large or 2 small bunches romaine, torn into bite-site pieces (10 cups)

1  cup garlic-flavored croutons

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

1.     Rub large wooden salad bowl with cut cloves of garlic.  Allow a few small pieces of garlic to remain in bowl if desired.

2.    Mix anchovies, oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard and pepper in salad bowl.

3.    Add romaine; toss until coated.  Sprinkle with croutons and cheese; toss.  Serve immediately.

   *2 teaspoon anchovy paste can be substituted for the anchovy fillers. – Betty Crocker

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Italian Beef Salad

italian beef saladIngredients:

1 lb. ground beef
1 package Hamburger Helper mix for LASAGNA
3-3/4 cups hot water
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 small zucchini, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 cup garbanzo beans, drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
Lettuce leaves
Grated Parmesan cheese

Procedure:

Cook and stir ground beef in 10-inch skillet until brown; drain. Stir in Macaroni. Sauce Mix, water and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer; cool 5 minutes. Mix zucchini, garbanzo beans, tomato, onion and dressing in large bowl; toss with ground beef mixture. Serve immediately or, if desired, covered and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves with cheese.

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