47 salad personal Recipes

tomato, halved and thickly sliced (add another if serving more than 1 person), cucumber, sliced to 1/4 inch (peeling is optional), green bell pepper, cored and seeded, sliced into rings, red onion, separated into rings, kalamata olives, greek feta cheese, sliced thickly, dried greek oregano (rigani), top quality extra virgin olive oil

grilled and cubed chicken breast , about 1 chicken breast per person, marinated artichoke hearts chopped up, juice of 2 lemons, diced onion, greek yogurt, mayo, salt n peppa to taste

shredded coleslaw mix, green onion, sliced with tops, roasted sunflower seeds, cashew halves, almonds, oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles , reserve seasoning packet, grated carrot, apple, with peels, diced, sweetened cranberries, seedless cucumber, quartered, peels on, sugar snap pea, trimmed and halved, radicchio, for color (optional), grilled chicken breasts, 1/2 per person (optional), seasoning packet from soup, canola oil, sugar, cider vinegar or 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar or 1/2 cup white vinegar

wonderful n heart healthy grapefruit salad, if on certain heart and cholesterol meds, a person, should check with dr. --prior to consuming very large amounts, grapefruit , otherwise this is very healthy and supplies, some needed healthy fats .), red grapefruit, white grapefruit, oranges, brown sugar, coconut, chopped macadamia nuts, avacado slices (optional), cherry halves: (optional)

extra large eggs, salt, pepper, butter to fry the egg, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, maple bacon, diced (or a hickory bacon would work), sweet potatoes, peeled and diced in 1/2-inch cubes, baby spinach (now, your bag size may vary which is fine, you want about 1 1/2 cups per person, so 6 cups approx), onion, diced fine, garlic clove, minced, butter, salt, pepper, italian bread, toasted

fresh sea scallops per person (remove coral if attached - it s the orange-looking thing - some consider a delicacy), baby salad greens or a combination of salad greens you would like: try radiccio for color, butternut, baby spinach, endive and romaine hearts., kosher salt & freshly ground cracked pepper, butter, juice of 1 lemon, balsamic dressing - i repeat the ingredients and recipe for salad dressing here, good balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic syrup (tis the secret ingredient) (also called condensed or cream of balsamic - it can be found in ny at places such as turco s and trader joe s and specialty food stores)(and note, its slightly pricey but lasts and lasts and its very versatile and fantastic on top of fruits like strawberries, etc.), good olive oil, fresh garlic minced, fresh (if possible ) tarragon - dried ok, honey, mayonnaise (lo-fat works great too), dijon mustard, grainy mustard, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, equipment needed for salad dressing: bowl, whisk, container with lid for placing leftovers or reserves in fridge. i usually use a cleaned commercial salad dressing container so it can easily be squirted onto salad., equipment needed for scallops: skillet, paper towels, squirt bottle if you wish to be fancy with salad dressing in plating dish, 1 working exhaust fan in case skillet smokes.

how to estimate food quantities, source : catering handbook by edith weiss, all good quantity cook books will indicate the size of the portions, and all packaged food items indicate the total weight of the package. ultimately, it is for the caterer to determine if the portions indicated are what he wishes to serve, if not, then he must make the necessary adjustments. the size of the portion should be determined by, occasion, time of service, age and sex of guests (young, old , all men, etc.), appearance of the portion on the plate (or in the package)., teenagers eat more than any other age group. they eat practically anything and everything, and the spicier the better., people from their mid-twenties to mid-fifties have sophisticated tastes. they are apt to eat in moderation and good taste., people past sixty eat much the same as the middle group , except for a lessening of the sharp and spicy foods., when hors d oeuvres are to be served, the following outline suggests a suitable number, all of which are considered generous servings, at a four-hour reception , regardless of the starting time - 12 per guest., cocktail hour , to be followed by dinner - four per guest., wedding reception , from 2:30 to 5:30 - eight per guest., cocktail reception , from 3:00 to 6:00 - eight to ten per guest., all other occasions , estimate four per guest per hour for the first two hours, and two per hour after that., these figures include both hot and cold hors d oeuvres and canapes., do not include relishes and dips., self-service vs. served, sometimes when guests serve themselves they tend to be very generous; at other times they may be very timid. for a self-service buffet allow slightly more than if the same buffet is to be served by waiters. guests do not al ways take more themselves, but since they do not always know how to serve properly, more food is wasted., hors d oeuvres, when calculating quantities for an hors d oeuvres only cocktail party, figure approximately 12 pieces per person for the first hour (8 hot, 4 cold) and 6 pieces per person every hour past the first hour., hors d oeuvre only cocktail party : number of people x 12 hdv for first hour number of people x 6 hdv for every hour there after., example, hour cocktail party for 25 guests you will need approximately 450 pieces of hors d oeuvres, guests x 12 hors d oeuvres = 300 pieces hors d oeuvres for the first hour, guests x 6 hors d oeuvres = 150 pieces hors d oeuvres for the second hour, hors d oeuvre before dinner : number of people x 6 hdv for 1 to 1 and a half hour service, example, hour cocktail service before dinner for 25 guests you will need approximately 150 pieces, salads and side dishes, when calculating quantities for salads and side dishes, please figure approximately 5 oz per person if you are serving multiple salads and / or side dishes. if you are serving only 1 salad or side dish, please figure approximately 1/2 a lb per person. use the following chart to figure out quantities., side dish or salad, number of guests x .50 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .50 = 5 lb needed, multiple side dishes or salads: number of guests x .30 = number of lb needed, example : 10 guests x .30 = 3 lb needed, entrees and first courses, when calculating quantities for a first course, please estimate 2-4 oz of protein per person., example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for an entree., x 1/2 lb = 5 lb salmon needed, example : you are serving 10 guests salmon for a first course., x 1/4 lb = 2.5 lb salmon needed, source : cook s fresh market

lobsters, cooked and diced (1 lb per person ), diced onions, stalks celery, diced, low-fat mayonnaise (or mayonnaise-type salad dressing), hot sauce, salt and pepper, sandwich buns (or hot dog buns)

mayonnaise, celery, chopped, onion, chopped, pickle relish, pimientos, diced, dijon mustard, cider vinegar, potato, cooked and cubed, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

always use the leaves from young dandelions. if you can tsp obtain dandelion leaves then organic mixed greens work well ., i usually follow the rule of 3-4 small plants per person ., bacon per person , fried until crisp, red onion, cut in half , then sliced into strips, green bell pepper, halved and sliced into strips, button mushrooms , brushed, stems trimmed and sliced or chopped, dressing made of, apple cider or raspberry vinegar - 1 tbsp. per serving, olive oil - 1/2 tsp. per serving, quite honestly , i just eyeball the vinegar and olive oil and whisk them together with salt and pepper., salt and pepper to taste, parsley , basil or mint add a nice flavour., parmesan or feta cheese, sprinkled on top.

canned chicken, drained, apple, sliced and chopped small, shredded carrot, sliced celery (to personal taste), red grapes, sliced in half, mayonnaise or 1 cup ranch dressing, chopped and toasted pecans, leaves lettuce, sliced cucumber, bread , for sandwiches

sea scallops (3 per person ), sesame seeds, cumin seeds, olive oil, salt and pepper, bulgur wheat, water, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, diced plum tomatoes, diced seedless cucumber, sliced green onions, chopped flat leaf parsley, chopped fresh mint, fresh squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, lemon wedges

shrimp, peeled and deveined (3 to 4 per person ), grapeseed oil, garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, smoked paprika, a pinch cayenne pepper, heaping orange zest, finely grated, coarsely cracked black pepper, lime juice, freshly squeezed , plus 1 generous tsp grated lime zest, dijon mustard, coarse salt , plus more to taste, extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground white pepper , to tate, red onion, halved, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup sliced ), mango, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice, avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice, lettuce (recommended red oak or lolla rossa)

asparagus , cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces on an angle, cremini mushrooms (cut in half or quarters depending on the size more of less to taste), onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, bibb lettuce (1 1/2 cups per person ), olive oil, salt, pepper, plain yogurt, stone ground mustard (dijon will work, but nearly as good), parmesan cheese, grated, milk (used to thin out the dressing, use as much as you like), salt, to taste (go easy , the cheese is salty), pepper , to taste

chicken breasts , cut into cubes, flour, herb seasoning mix , seasoning of choice (thyme, basil, oregano, etc. add to flour and bread crumbs), paprika and cayenne (add to flour and bread crumbs), salt & pepper (add to flour and bread crumbs), egg, milk, mustard, dried breadcrumbs, flour tortillas (might say large on the package but look for 8 tortillas on package), romaine lettuce (1/2 cup per person ), tomatoes (1/2 cup per person ), caesar salad dressing (1/2 cup per person ) or 2 cups ranch salad dressing (1/2 cup per person)

chicken breasts, cut into halves, flour, herb seasoning mix , seasoning of choice (thyme, basil, oregano, etc.), paprika and cayenne, salt & pepper, egg, milk, mustard, dried breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, flour tortillas, shredded romaine lettuce (1/2 cup portion per person ), diced tomatoes (1/2 cup portion per person ), caesar salad dressing (1/2 cup portion per person )

boned leg of lamb, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, papaya paste (tenderising agent), grated ginger, garlic paste, salt, turmeric, red chile powder, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods with shell, refined peanut oil or sunflower oil, for frying, white onion thinly sliced, whole greek yogurt, lemons, juiced, chopped mint, chopped cilantro, green chiles, finely chopped, ghee or oil, basmati rice, saffron (or 10 threads fresh ) boiled in 1-cup milk for 5 minutes, nan, 1 piece per person, salad , as an accompaniment

raclette cheese, yellow sharp cheddar cheese, red potatoes (about 6 per person ), links sweet italian sausage links (or a sausage of your choice), very thinly sliced top quality prosciutto, very thinly sliced black forest ham, shaved or very thinly sliced beef steak (optional), portabella mushrooms, fresh red peppers , roasted to remove skin or 2 bottled roasted red peppers, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt & freshly ground black pepper, salad greens, mandarin orange segments, toasted walnuts (or so)