SPECTACULAR DIRTY MARTINI SALAD

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I like to dress up simple greens with a unique olive dressing. Serving the salad in martini glasses and the dressing in a shot glass makes for a fun presentation.-Pamela Clark, Bonaire, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium lemon
8 pimiento-stuffed olives
8 frilled toothpicks
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
DRESSING:
1 shallot, halved
6 pimiento-stuffed olives plus 1/4 cup juice from the jar, divided
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup vodka or additional white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut lemon in half lengthwise; cut one half into eight thin wedges. Thread olives and lemon wedges onto toothpicks for garnishes; set aside., Using the lemon half, moisten the rims of eight large cocktail glasses. Sprinkle salt on a plate; hold glasses upside down and dip rims into salt. Divide the salad greens, tomatoes, onion and sliced olives among prepared glasses. Top each with a prepared toothpick., In a food processor, combine shallot and olives; cover and process until finely chopped. Add the vinegar, vodka, olive juice and lemon juice; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Divide among eight shot glasses; serve with salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 30g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Chandrama Magar
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This salad is a great way to get your veggies in. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


sabiha bosri
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. The dressing is the perfect balance of salty and sweet, and the combination of flavors and textures is just amazing.


Sidra Malik
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Sanjay Sanjay magar
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. The dressing is the perfect balance of salty and sweet, and the combination of flavors and textures is just amazing.


Noman Niaz
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This salad is a great way to get your veggies in. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


zanga nomnganga
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The dressing is the perfect balance of salty and sweet.


Tia Schueler
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover olives and feta. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Salman Amir
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. The dressing is the perfect balance of salty and sweet, and the combination of flavors and textures is just amazing.


Wardog2009
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Nusruallah Ali
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The dirty martini dressing is to die for, and the combination of flavors and textures is just perfect.


Marcel James
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The flavors are so unique and delicious. I love the combination of the salty olives, the tangy feta, and the sweetness of the grapes. The dressing is also perfect - it's light and flavorful, but not overpowering