22 grilled salad with bacon and vinaigrette Recipes

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, balsamic vinaigrette, eggs, roughly chopped romaine lettuce, tomato, halved and thinly sliced, avocado, peeled,pitted and thinly sliced, drained baby corn, rinsed, bacon, cooked and cut into 1 inch pieces, green onions, thinly sliced, blue cheese, crumbled, balsamic vinaigrette (or your preferred dressing)

asparagus spears, trimmed, olive oil, soy sauce, sea scallops, sliced fresh mushrooms, torn red leaf lettuce, torn bibb lettuce or boston lettuce, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped walnuts, toasted, grated romano cheese, balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

fingerling potatoes (about 3 lb.), halved lengthwise, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, whole grain mustard vinaigrette, pickled shallots, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh thyme, cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)

wooden skewers, peeled, medium-size raw shrimp (21/25 count ), basil vinaigrette, divided, fresh green beans, trimmed, cooked bacon slices, crumbled, shredded parmesan cheese, chopped roasted , salted almonds, cornbread (optional)

boneless chicken breast halves, sriracha hot chili sauce, vegetable oil, salt, bacon, cooked and crumbled (for super kicked up flavor see bacon with sriracha and brown sugar), mixed salad green, red onions, grape tomatoes, halved, parmesan cheese (shredded or grated ), asian sesame vinaigrette

bacon, chopped, shallot, finely chopped, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, sugar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, firm, ripe large peaches, pitted and quartered, extra-virgin olive oil, baby spinach, red onion, thinly sliced

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional)

red potatoes , scrubbed and quartered, sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne powder, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, bacon-green onion vinaigrette , recipe follows, bacon , cut into lardons, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, chopped fresh parsley, green onions, chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

walnut halves, toasted, sliced bacon, bosc pears, sliced, nonstick vegetable oil spray, ruby port, shallot, sliced, olive oil, red wine vinegar, crumbled roquefort cheese

walnut halves, toasted, sliced bacon, pears, sliced (bosc work best), nonstick vegetable cooking spray, ruby port, shallot, sliced, olive oil, red wine vinegar, crumbled roquefort cheese

ruby port, shallot, sliced, good quality olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt & freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, bacon, firm and ripe bosc pear, fresh mushrooms, sliced, roquefort cheese, crumbled

new potatoes , scrubbed, cooked until almost tender, drained, and halved, olive oil , plus 1/4 cup, salt and freshly ground black, hickory smoked bacon, red onion, finely sliced, white wine vinegar, sugar, coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, crumbled maytag blue cheese

red-skinned potatoes, quartered, sweet potato, peeled and cut into large chunks, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, bacon , cut into 1/4-inch pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, scallions, chopped, chopped fresh parsley, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

fresh asparagus, grated orange rind, fresh orange juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, mixed gourmet salad greens, bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (optional), garnish: orange rind strips

fresh asparagus, grated orange rind, fresh orange juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, mixed gourmet salad greens, cooked bacon slices, crumbled (optional), orange rind strips

tuna loins, salt and pepper, dijon mustard, freshly grated ginger, lemon zest, lime zest, orange zest, fine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, eggs lightly beaten, salad oil, fufu , recipe follows, chayote slaw , recipe follows, smoked tomato vinaigrette , recipe follows, suggestions : fried plantains and grilled shrimp, smoked bacon, diced, onion, diced small, ripe plantain peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, sour cream, rice wine vinegar, lime, juiced, salad oil, chayote , julienne, julienne green cabbage, seedless cucumber , julienne, fresh corn kernels, red bell pepper , julienne, julienne jicama, chopped habanero , optional, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper, ripe plum tomatoes halved crosswise, salad oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

wine , chardonnay (for the cook), spinach, organic baby washed (i use a bag or box of organic washed baby spinach or mixed baby greens), tomato (sweet grape or cherry work nicely, but of course use whatever fresh garden es you might have), carrot, baby (whole, sliced , matchstick whatever you feel like that day), feta, crumbled (more or less ), crouton , garlic and butter (or to your liking), bacon (carando apple cured works best), sea scallops, eggs, vinaigrette dressing (or use whatever is your favorite)