California Pizza Kitchen Romaine Watercress Salad W Balsamic B Recipes

Steps:

• In a blender, process basil, gorgonzola and vinegar. Then, on a slower speed, blend in oil briefly. Set aside in refrigerator to chill.
• Later, in a large mixing bowl, combine the greens.
• Add dressing and toss to coat all leaves.
• Transfer the dressed greens to several chilled serving plates. Top each with equal amounts of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts.

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil.
• Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes; rewhisk before using.).

Steps:

• Vinaigrette Preparation.
• n a mixing bowl, use a hand held electric mixer on low speed or a whisk to blend together the vinegar, garlic, herbs, salt, lemon zest, and pepper.
• Beating or whisking continuously, slowly pour in the oil, blending until it is thoroughly incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• Salad Preparation:.
• In a large mixing bowl, use salad servers to toss together the romaine, arugula, cabbage and dressing.
• Transfer the salad to chilled serving plates. Surround each serving with a ring of diced Roma tomatoes, then top with sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese and Kalamata olives.