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ALMOST-FAMOUS GARDEN SALAD

Almost-Famous Garden Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 10-ounce bag American salad blend
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
4 small pickled peppers, such as pepperoncini
1 small vine-ripened tomato, quartered
2 tablespoons sliced black olives
1/2 cup large croutons
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Combine all the dressing ingredients and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.
Place the salad blend in a large bowl and top with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with the dressing.
Photography by Kate Sears

GARDEN SPREAD FINGER SANDWICHES

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 to 16 finger sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, slightly softened
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped chives, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or more to taste
6 green onions, sliced
1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 clove garlic
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
12 thin slices nutty wheat bread

Steps:

Combine the cream cheese with the red onion, chives, dill, green onions, carrot, celery and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until mixed together and the spread reaches the consistency you want.
On 4 slices of bread, top one side of each with 2 tablespoons of the mixture. Top each with another slice of bread. Spread the tops of the second round of bread slices with 2 tablespoons more of the garden spread, then top with the remaining bread slices. Wrap the sandwiches and refrigerate for 1 hour.
When ready to serve, cut off the crusts, then cut each sandwich into 3 even fingers or 4 triangles.

PERFECT GARDEN SALAD

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My husband learned to make salad from his mother, so the family has been making salads this way for 50 years. We have this virtually every day. It takes a little practice, because the dressing is made "to taste". If you change type of oil or vinegar, you'll need to experiment a little learn how much to use. Our favorites are olive oil, and balsamic or rice wine vinegars. But other oils and vinegars work too. Parmesan from the can works (and it's what we use for everyday) but fresh grated is even better. Change vegetables to suit your tastes or what's in season. Play with it, and have fun - this is more of a technique than a recipe. For a photo demo, go to http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=301407

Provided by dianegrapegrower

Categories Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 head lettuce (or a combo of iceberg, romaine, butter, spring greens etc)
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cucumber, peeled as needed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 avocado, diced
2 radishes, sliced (optional)
1 celery rib, sliced (optional)
4 mixed mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 carrot, peeled and diced (optional)
seasoning salt, to taste
seasoned pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
parmesan cheese, grated, to taste
olive oil, to taste
vinegar, to taste

Steps:

Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and wash and dry thoroughly. Place in large salad bowl (wider than it is deep). Top with prepared vegetables.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cheese. Go lightly until you learn how much is "to taste" for you.
Pour oil over salad, then vinegar. It is important that the oil be first. Quantity requires a bit of practice - go light on the vinegar at first. You can add more if needed. Aim to coat the top layer of vegetables. Toss until well mixed. Taste - add vinegar or oil if needed, and toss again. Do not add dry ingredients (see below). Serve immediately.
Note: Your first couple salads may not be perfect. If you find that you didn't add enough salt or pepper, let diners add more as served - you can't get it well dispersed if you add to the salad bowl after the oil and vinegar have been added If you find that you added too much vinegar, a little salt can counteract - again, add as served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.5, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 20.6, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 2.2

TARTAR SAUCE I

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Simple tartar sauce for deep fried seafood. It is better if prepared several hours before you will be using it, but it can be used immediately. Store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Tartar Sauce

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and minced onion. Stir in lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g