Salad Days
Summer is, unequivocally, salad season. As the days get longer and the mercury and humidity rise, many look for lighter dining options and drink, particularly at lunch. While nothing is “normal” these days as we navigate a COVID-19 pandemic, one thing you can still count on is your customers wanting fresh, vibrant summer salads on your menu. And with decent packaging, it couldn’t be easier to send salads to-go!
I’ve personally always enjoyed salads that blended salty, savory, spicy and sweet all into one. I also like simplicity. While a good, old fashioned garden salad will often suffice, check out this flavor bomb that uses few components but nonetheless offers big return on the taste buds.
Prosciutto & Parm Salad
Prosciutto & Parm Salad
Author: Pizza Today
Recipe type: Salad
Ingredients
- 6 ounces arugula
- 2 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn
- 2 ounces prosciutto
- 1 ounce shaved Parmesan
- 1 ounce minced Calabrian peppers
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- Dress with house-made Citrus Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Instructions
- Toss the ingredients together in a large bowl and chill. Plate and serve to order with dressing on the side.
*Citrus Vinaigrette
*Citrus Vinaigrette
Author: Pizza Today
Recipe type: Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 oranges, zest removed all around, outer orange part only
- 1 lime, zest removed all around, outer green part only
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup canola oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, orange zest, lime zest and vinegar.
- Whisk constantly while combining, then add the vegetable oil in a steady stream.
Gorgonzola, Pear & Pecan Salad
Gorgonzola, Pear & Pecan Salad
Author: Pizza Today
Recipe type: Salad
Ingredients
- 6 ounces arugula
- ½ cup pecans
- 2 pears, thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
- Dressed with balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Toss the ingredients together in a large bowl and chill. Plate and serve to order with dressing on the side.
