Salad stacks

Stacked Dungeness Crab Salad I had this salad once at Scoma's......a 45 year old restaurant in San Francisco on the wharf....They are famous for their fresh seafood. They continually win awards, staying current with the most latest trends.. It is a layered salad and for the life of me I can't remember what they called it..I have renamed it, Stacked Dungeness Crab Salad....it goes together very easy....it is a salad that you can prep the components early and put together just before…

We got some round food stackers called Creo Stax. We wanted to give them a try so we decided to try them with salad. They are large in width and fairly tall so we decided to try a chef like salad. It was delicious. Even those who do not like Blue Cheese dressing really liked this a lot. Ingredients: 1 LB Chicken, cooked and shredded 6 Strips Bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled 1 Cup Mayonnaise 1 Cup Sour Cream Worcestershire Sauce Salt & Pepper 4 Oz Blue Cheese Crumbles Romaine Lettuce 3…

If you want to truly wow you guests with an impressive dish while at the same time amazing yourself with a recipes simplicity, then look no further than this great little recipe. It is a dish that is truly perfect for a summer dinner party and a perfect example of the less you mess with food the better it can be. The fresh crab meat is delicate and slightly decadent, the ginger a zesty but subtle complement, the in season avocado a light yet substantial foundation and the freshly cut baby…

This recipe combines the good fats from both avocados and tuna to make a flavor-ful stacked salad topped with mixture of juicy tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro. This simple combination of ingredients is satisfying in so many ways. Serve as an appetizer, salad or main entree.

This simple salad reminds us of the power of presentation. Ring molds are now easy to obtain (see link in post) and allow us to upscale our presentation- as long as the layers lend themselves to holding shape. The trick is to prep everything first, gently pack them into the mold with denser layers first, and to remove the mold just before serving. In this recipe I use a parmesan crisp for a crunchy layer. They are fragile so you want to be careful where you place them in the stack so they…

With this stack cobb salad you not only get a delicious salad, but a pretty one. Perfect meal to wow any guests on your next luncheon.

This salad is an explosion of bright tangy lemony flavors partnered with the juxtaposition of crunch and creamy. It is satisfying on every level and even a bit nostalgic.

Caprese Stacks made with fresh mozzarella, Heirloom tomatoes and Italian prosciutto then topped with aged balsamic vinegar.

Makes 4 servings

This no-cook dish is an impressive appetizer or main course starring colorful layers of fresh crab, crisp veggies and diced mango.