Salad Dippers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6-12 whole romaine leaves, washed , trimmed of the tough stalk end, and cut into 2 or 3 pieces, each
handful of large baby spinach leaves
1 large grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned
1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
12 large kalamata olives, pitted
1 medium cucumber sliced in 1/2 inch pieces, then each 1 halved
12-18 cherry tomatoes
1 ham steak cooked and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 turkey cutlet cooked and cut into 1/2 cubes (can sub thickly sliced turkey deli meat, cubed, if desired)
3-4 oz cojack cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes
2 hard boiled eggs, quartered
for croutons
1/2 lb loaf italian, french or sourdough bread, cubed in 1/2 inch cubes
5 tsp butter, melted
1 clove garlic, minced
1-2 tsp favorite non specific ( meaning not cajun or italian, etc) spice blend (i used alpine touch which is a combo of onion, garlic , salt and pepper in perfect proportions
for roasted red pepper vinaigrette
1 roasted red pepper(jarred is fine , just rinse first)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp lemon juice
drizzle of balsamic vinegar
dash of worcestershire sauce
2 tsp honey
1/4-1 tsp red pepper flakes (to your liking)
2 tsp fresh basil leaves
about 1/2 cup salad quality olive oil
kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

For Vinaigrette
Combine all dressing ingredients in food processor or blender and pulse until well combined.
This can be done by hand, as well, just use the emulsifying technique
For Croutons
Place bread cubes in large glass bowl.
Combine season blend with melted butter and pour over bread cubes.
Toss to coat.
Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes until golden brown but still a slight give in the center of the cubes
For Dippers
Caesar:
Arrange a piece of chicken on a section of romaine leaf.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and roll up tightly.
Skewer alternately with croutons.
Serve with Caesar dressing for dipping
Mediterranean:
Arrange folded spinach leaves on skewers alternating with olives, cucumber, tomato and croutons.
Serve with vinaigrette
Chef:
Arrange folded spinach and/or Romaine leaves on skewers alternating with tomatoes, egg, cheese, ham, turkey and croutons
Serve with Ranch dressing for dipping

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	407.44 Kcal (1706 kJ)
Calories from fat	191.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.33g	33%
Cholesterol	61.57mg	21%
Sodium	354.84mg	15%
Potassium	1464.33mg	31%
Total Carbs	31.19g	10%
Sugars	9.14g	37%
Dietary Fiber	10.83g	43%
Protein	15.31g	31%
Vitamin C	42.1mg	70%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	8.3mg	46%
Calcium	268mg	27%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	63.58 Kcal (266 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.33g	33%
Cholesterol	9.61mg	21%
Sodium	55.37mg	15%
Potassium	228.49mg	31%
Total Carbs	4.87g	10%
Sugars	1.43g	37%
Dietary Fiber	1.69g	43%
Protein	2.39g	31%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	70%
Iron	1.3mg	46%
Calcium	41.8mg	27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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