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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