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Grilled Romaine & Potato Trio
A unique salad trio with grilled romaine, savory potato, roasted red peppers and balsamic glaze.
Yield: 40, servingsFEATURED FOOD
INGREDIENTS
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1 crtnPotato Pearls® Extra Rich Mashed Potatoes, prepared
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35 eachRomaine hearts, cut in half lengthwise
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3 cupPesto, prepared
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1 qtBalsamic vinaigrette
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2 cupGarlic, shaved thinly
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3 cupRed peppers, roasted, sliced thinly
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1 cupOlive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Prepare potatoes according to package directions. After 10 min. divide into 3 separate containers, keep warm.
- 2. Add pesto to first mashed container, stir well. Keep warm.
- 3. In a medium pot on low heat, add shaved garlic and olive oil and cook until garlic is golden brown, 5-7 min., strain garlic chips and reserve. Mix roasted garlic oil into second mashed container, keep warm.
- 4. Brush the romaine hearts with vinaigrette, reserving extra. Place face down on a preheated grill for 1 min., until grill marks appear. Remove from the grill, chop into thirds.
- 5. In a mixing bowl, combine roasted peppers with remaining balsamic vinaigrette.
- 6. To serve, place 3-oz of pesto mash, 3-oz of plain mash and 3-oz of garlic mash onto a plate.
- 7. Over the plain mashed, place 2-oz of roasted pepper and balsamic mixture.
- 8. Place 1 piece of chopped lettuce over each pile of mashed.
- 9. Garnish with crispy pieces of shaved garlic, drizzle the place with 1 Tbsp. of the balsamic from the roasted peppers and ½ Tbsp. of the roasted garlic oil.
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