Best Romaine And Watercress Salad With Roquefort Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN ROMAINE-WATERCRESS SALAD W/ BALSAMIC-B



California Pizza Kitchen Romaine-Watercress Salad W/ Balsamic-B image

Someone on Zaar said that CPK is not serving this salad anymore and wanted the recipe. I happen to have the recipe and I'm happy to post it here so these salad lovers can again have their 'fix.' This recipe serves 4 entree size servings or 8 side servings.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 large fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 lb gorgonzola, crumbled
3/4 cup olive oil, mild flavored
1 head romaine lettuce, cleaned and chopped
1 bunch watercress, cleaned and cut bite-size
8 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
2 cups walnuts, shelled halves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1068.4, Fat 103.6, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 1203.5, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 29.2

RITZ-CARLTON ROQUEFORT DRESSING



Ritz-Carlton Roquefort Dressing image

Make and share this Ritz-Carlton Roquefort Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or 1/2 teaspoon vegetarian worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled coarsely (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients except Roquefort until smooth and then stir in Roquefort and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.5, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 342, Carbohydrate 1.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 4.3

ROQUEFORT BUTTERMILK DRESSING



Roquefort Buttermilk Dressing image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Blender     Cheese     Mustard     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Vinegar     Blue Cheese     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup well-shaken low-fat (1 1/2%) buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 ounce (about 2 tablespoons) crumbled Roquefort or other blue cheese

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • In a blender blend dressing ingredients until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Dressing may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.

BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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This is a classic vinaigrette recipe with the addition of creamy blue cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
Pinch of sugar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Roquefort

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Slowly add extra-virgin olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender. Add crumbled blue cheese.

ROMAINE AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH ROQUEFORT BUTTERMILK DRESSING



Romaine and Watercress Salad with Roquefort Buttermilk Dressing image

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Roquefort Buttermilk Dressing
8 cups baby romaine leaves or bite-size pieces hearts of romaine, rinsed and spun dry
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded and sprigs rinsed and spun dry (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss together romaine, watercress, and radishes.
  • Serve salad with dressing on the side.

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