Best 5 New Orleans Soaked Salad Recipes

DOE'S HOUSE SALAD

Steps:

• Place the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion in a large mixing bowl. In a separate container, combine the salad oil and olive oil. Pour the oil mixture and lemon juice over the lettuce mixture. Add the garlic and salt. Toss until the lettuce is covered evenly with the oils, tomatoes, onions, garlic and salt. Do not over toss. Serve immediately or within 15 minutes to ensure lettuce remains crisp.

NEW ORLEANS SOAKED SALAD

Steps:

• Note: It is important that at least two kinds of lettuce is used and the lettuce is very dry. I wash the lettuce, spin it in a salad spinner and then lay out on a clean kitchen towel to dry.
• Mix all the dressing ingrediants, including dried basil if using, in a bowl and whisk briskly at least 1 minute. If using fresh basil, toss with the lettuce.
• Toss the lettuce with the tomatoes and the shredded basil if using fresh. Pour salad dressing over and toss thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refridgerate at least 3-4 hours, or longer if you have time.
• To serve, toss the salad again. Use salad bowls and add a couple of tablespoons of the liquid from the bottom of the bowl to each serving.

COMMANDER'S PALACE SALAD AND DRESSING

Steps:

• Wash and dry greens and tear into bite-size pieces. In a salad bowl combine greens, bacon, cheese, and croutons.
• Put 1/2 cup oil and remaining ingredients in a blender. Cover and blend at low speed. Remove cover and gradually blend in remaining oil.
• Pour 8 tablespoons dressing over salad and toss. Divide onto individual salad plates or into bowls and garnish each serving with a hard-cooked egg half.

HERBED GREEN OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl toss together the olives, the celery, the bell pepper, the onion, the garlic paste, the carrot, the parsley, the orégano, and the red pepper flakes, add the vinegar and the oil, and combine the mixture well. Serve the salad as part of an antipasto or as an accompaniment to cheese, salami, and crusty bread.

AUTHENTIC LOUISIANA RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Rinse beans, and then soak in a large pot of water overnight.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, and celery in olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Rinse beans, and transfer to a large pot with 6 cups water. Stir cooked vegetables into beans. Season with bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, sage, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
• Stir sausage into beans, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve beans over steamed white rice.