Maggianos Little Italy Chop Salad Recipes

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat corn oil and add prosciutto. Cook until it turns brown and curls. Drain on paper towel (and hide from the men in your family) For dressing, in med bowl, combine mustard, sugar, water, garlic, vinegar and salt. Whisk until combined, then whisk in oil in thin stream. Add pepper and oregano, whisking again. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more garlic or sugar if necessary. Refrigerate until serving. Place lettuce and the rest of the ingredients (except prosciutto) in large bowl and toss. Add enough dressing to lightly coat and toss and top with the proscuitto. Refrigerate any extra dressing.

Steps:

• Dressing: In a food processor or blender, add sugar, mustard, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, garlic, red and white vinegar, water, canola oil, olive oil, and cheese, and process until smooth. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to a week until ready to serve. Salad: In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, tomatoes, gorgonzola, pancetta and avocados. Drizzle on top as much dressing as you would like and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In large, deep skillet, heat 1/2-inch corn oil. Add Prosciutto 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 lettuce, onion, 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.