Maggiano’s House Salad
Submitted by Caroline Odette |
Easy - for beginners
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Water
- 2 tsp Fresh Garlic
- …“ cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Pinch Dried Oregano
Method
- In large, deep skillet, heat 1/2-inch corn oil. Add 4 oz. thinly sliced Prosciutto, cut into 2-inch squares, and cook until it turns dark brown and curls up on ends. Drain on paper towels. Cool and crumble into small bits.
- For dressing, in medium mixing bowl, combine mustard, sugar, water, garlic, vinegar and salt. Whisk until combined. Whisk in oil in thin stream. Add pepper and oregano; whisk to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more sugar or garlic if necessary.
- Place 5 cups bite size romaine and 5 cups iceberg lettuce, 1 thinly sliced small red onion, 4 oz. crumbled gorgonzola cheese and Prosciutto in large bowl; toss. Add enough dressing to lightly coat leaves; toss and serve immediately.
- Refrigerate extra dressing in airtight container for future use.