Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Bibb Salad with Basil Green Goddess Dressing

Serves 6
From Barefoot Contessa At Home

*1 cup mayonnaise
*1 cup chopped scallions
*1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
*1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
*2 cloves chopped garlic
*2 tsp salt
*1 tsp freshly ground pepper
*1 cup sour cream
*3 heads bibb lettuce
*2-3 tomatoes

Place mayo, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender and blend til smooth. Add sour cream and process just until blended.

Cut each head of lettuce into quarters, remove some of the cores and arrange on 6 salad plates. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and add to the plates. Pour on the dressing and serve.

Pesto Pea Salad

Serves 4 to 6
From Barefoot Contessa At Home

*1/4 lb. baby spinach leaves
*10 oz. package frozen peas, defrosted
*1/2 cup prepared pesto
*1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
*1 tsp salt
*2 tbsp toasted pine nuts

Wash and dry the spinach leaves. Place the spinach and peas in a large bowl. Add pesto and parmesan and sprinkle with salt. Toss well, sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.