Italian-Style Chef Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing



Description: An authentic salad creation that comes 
full of fresh flavors.

Time: 10 minutes (10 min prep)
Makes: 4 servings

1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 
1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 
2 tablespoons purchased refrigerated pesto sauce 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
2 to 3 tablespoons milk 
6 cups torn mixed greens 
1 cup mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese , cut 
  into thin strips 4 ounces 
4 ounces thinly sliced fully cooked ham or turkey, 
  cut into thin strips 
2 ounces thinly sliced salami or prosciutto , cut 
  into thin strips 
2 small tomatoes, cut into thin wedges 
1 small yellow pepper or green pepper , sliced into 
  rings 
1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained 
  and halved 

Preperation:

1. To prepare the Creamy Pesto Dressing, stir together 
the mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, Parmesan 
cheese, pesto, and garlic in a small bowl.

2. Stir in milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make of 
desired consistency; set aside.

3. Divide the greens among four individual salad bowls 
or serving plates.

4. Arrange the mozzarella or provolone cheese, ham or 
turkey, salami or prosciutto, tomato, yellow or green 
pepper, onion and artichoke hearts over the greens.

5. Drizzle with the Creamy Pesto Dressing.



Bob and Sal
Gourmet Club Dinner 10/5/02


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