Best Frozen Lettuce Recipes

Frozen Iceberg Salad image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large head iceberg lettuce, outer layer removed, end trimmed
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

Place the head of lettuce on a flat surface and cut in half, then cut each half into 2 wedges. Transfer the lettuce to a small tray and put it in the freezer until just before serving. (It can remain in there for up to 2 hours, if necessary.)
Whisk the mustard, vinegar and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and add the tarragon. Taste for seasoning.
When ready to serve, transfer the lettuce to a platter and drizzle with the dressing. Serve immediately.

Frozen Lettuce image

Provided by Masaharu Morimoto

Categories main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 head iceberg lettuce
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg yolk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon white miso
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 lemon, zested
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
Annatto seeds, for garnish, optional
Small croutons, for garnish

Steps:

Quarter the lettuce and wrap the pieces in plastic or seal in a covered container and freeze for 1 to 2 hours.
In a small saucepan of boiling water, cook the garlic cloves for 5 minutes; drain. Mince the garlic.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil into the egg yolk. Whisk in the garlic, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, miso, grated onion, Parmesan, anchovy paste, mustard, and lemon zest. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste. Fold in the crumbled goat cheese.
Place the frozen lettuce on 4 chilled plates. Spoon the dressing over the lettuce and garnish with a sprinkling of annatto seeds and croutons. Serve immediately.

Mom's

Provided by peppermintkitty

Categories Greens

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head lettuce (washed,dried very well)
1 bag frozen peas (med. size bag-rinsed & patted dry really well)
1 can water chestnut (drained well)
2 bunches green onions
2 cups cubed cheddar cheese (shredded is not as good)
1 1/2-2 cups diced celery
2 cups hellman mayonnaise (the best brand to use)

Steps:

prepare this salad the DAY BEFORE you want to serve it.
It just isn't as good made the morning of.
after lettuce is throughly dried, tear into pieces in put in large bowl (one that doesn't have a large size rim).
on top of lettuce place the chopped green onion, celery, drained water chestnuts, and well drained, uncooked frozen peas.
Do not mix over the top of this, spread the hellman's mayo to edges of bowl sealing the salad in cover tightly and place in fridge until the next day.
dice 2 cups cheddar cheese and place in a plastic bag and put in fridge to toss with salad the next day.
Just before serving, add the cubed cheese to the salad and mix all well.
Pour into nice serving bowl and enjoy!
note: do not add salt as it will draw moisture and salad will have liquid in it by the serve time.
guest may add pepper and salt when salad is served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.7, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 44.9, Sodium 664, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 10.7

Layered Lettuce Salad image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small red onion, finely chopped
DRESSING:
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Additional fresh dill

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, layer the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, snipped dill, basil, salt and pepper; carefully spread over salad., Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. If desired, top with additional dill.

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