Best Harolds Florentine Salad Dressing Recipes

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HAROLD'S FLORENTINE SALAD DRESSING



Harold's Florentine Salad Dressing image

This recipe made it's developer (a European-trained chef who died a few years back), a VERY rich man. I used to eat regularly at his fine restaurant in Portsmouth, Ohio, and I never ever missed having a green salad with this incredible dressing. Peoples' tastes are different, but, to me, this is the finest salad dressing I have ever tasted anywhere. I have already halved the recipe and reduced the salt content by about 1/3. You'll need a Kitchen-aide mixer for this one and don't shortcut the blending time (I have to do it in 2 batches) or you'll be disappointed. I'm posting the recipe here so that I can always go back to it if I happen to misplace my own copy. I hope that you enjoy this rare and unique Italian salad dressing as much as I do.

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 3/4 gallons

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts lemon juice, bottled
2 tablespoons garlic powder (make sure it's fresh!)
3 cups onions, ground up (I use the food processor)
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup salt
1 gallon canola oil

Steps:

  • Split all ingredients in half (have them ready at hand) and make half a batch at a time.
  • Pour the lemon juice and garlic powder in the Kitchen-aide mixing bowl and, with the wire whip attachement, blend on setting #2 until the powder is completely dissolved, (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the onions (and any juice), cayenne pepper, sugar, and salt. Blend on setting #2 for at least 20 minutes. Gradually add the oil as it is blending and continue to mix for the full 20 minutes (30 is better).
  • In a large container, mix the two batches of dressing together. Stir continually as you bottle the dressing in smaller containers.
  • Refrigerate until use -- always serve very cold on chilled salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19396.8, Fat 1997.2, SaturatedFat 147.6, Sodium 32370.6, Carbohydrate 470.5, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 388.1, Protein 9.9

FLORENTINE SALAD



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A colorful crowd-size combination of spinach, bacon and hard-cooked eggs tossed with a sweet-tangy vinaigrette.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup white or red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 lb fresh spinach or 6 bunches leaf lettuce, coarsely shredded or torn into small pieces (18 cups)
1 cup chopped green onions (16 medium)
12 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped, if desired

Steps:

  • In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
  • In extra-large bowl, toss spinach, onions, bacon and dressing until leaves are well coated. Sprinkle with eggs. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg

CHICKEN FLORENTINE SALAD WITH ORZO PASTA



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This hearty salad is a delicious meal that will fill any tummy! Serve as a main course and everyone will be pleased! Has pleased my friends and family time and time again!

Provided by EMILIEWASMYEVE

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Spinach Pasta Salad

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups orzo pasta
2 (10 ounce) packages baby spinach
3 cups chopped grilled chicken
2 roma tomatoes, diced
½ cup pine nuts
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons capers, or to taste
1 cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Mix orzo, spinach, chicken, tomatoes, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers in a large bowl.
  • Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 529.9 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CHICKEN CAESAR FLORENTINE



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I adapted this dish from my favorite chicken Caesar salad recipe. It has many of the same ingredients as the salad: croutons, grated Parmesan, chicken, and creamy Caesar dressing. This makes the perfect comforting meal on a busy weeknight. -Joyce Conway, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups Caesar salad croutons, coarsely crushed, divided
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing, divided
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cheese, 1 cup crushed croutons, spinach and 1/2 cup salad dressing. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with cheese mixture., Place remaining dressing and crushed croutons in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in dressing, then roll in croutons., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553 calories, Fat 32g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

CHICKEN FLORENTINE SALAD WITH GRAINS



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Chalk one up for our imaginations: This Chicken Florentine Salad with Grains is a delicious version of a classic. Enjoy this Chicken Florentine salad as a lunchtime or dinnertime salad!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup farro, cooked, cooled
1 cup tightly packed baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup red quinoa, cooked, cooled
1/2 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed, chopped
1/2 cup matchlike carrot sticks
1/2 cup chopped radishes
1/2 cup black-eyed peas, cooked, cooled
1/2 cup PLANTERS NUT•rition Digestive Health Mix, coarsely chopped
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Layer all ingredients except dressing in 4 (24-oz.) clear plastic cups; cover with lids.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Add 2 Tbsp. dressing to each cup just before serving; replace lid. Shake to evenly coat salad ingredients with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

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