Sauces, Salads Recipes - California Tossed Salad Recipe

 
 

Sauces, Salads Recipes - California Tossed Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup large pieces Walnuts

  • 1/3 cup salad oil

  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt

  • 3 Tbs. lemon juice

  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar

  • 1/4 tsp. marjoram, crumbled

  • 1/4 tsp. dill weed

  • 1 1/2 quarts torn mixed salad greens

  • 6 ozs. cooked shrimp or prawns (or 1 5-oz. can drained)

  • 1 large tomato, cut in wedges

  • 1/4 cup radish slices

  • 1/4 cup ripe olive slices

  • 2 Tbsp. chopped chives or green onion

  • 1/4 cup cheese cubes

Makes 2 quarts salad, 4 large servings


Method:

  1. Toast walnuts lightly in small skillet over low heat with 1 tsp. oil, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

  2. Remove from heat; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt. Cool. Beat together remaining oil, salt, lemon juice, sugar, marjoram and dill weed.

  3. In large bowl, combine greens, shrimp, tomato, radish, olives and chives. Stir dressing; pour over salad. Toss until evenly coated.

  4. Add walnuts; toss again. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve at once.