The Ravishing Reds Salad With Red Hots Dressing

Name: The Ravishing Reds Salad With Red Hots Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head radicchio, chopped; 3 -4 cups red leaf lettuce, torn; 1 red onion, sliced in rings; 1 sweet red peppers, cored, seeded, diced or 1 red pepper, cut into thin rings; 10 red radishes, thinly sliced; 10 -15 red pimento stuffed olives; 1 ½ cups monterey jack pepper cheese, small cubes; ½ cup beet, cooked and julienne cut (optional); ½ cup minced cooked bacon (optional); ½ cup red-hot candies; ⅓ cup water; 1 tablespoon honey; ½ cup evaporated milk; ½ teaspoon sweet basil; 3 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute or 1 teaspoon white sugar; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1 head radicchio, chopped
3 -4 cups red leaf lettuce, torn
1 red onion, sliced in rings
1 sweet red peppers, cored, seeded, diced or 1 red pepper, cut into thin rings
10 red radishes, thinly sliced
10 -15 red pimento stuffed olives
1 ½ cups monterey jack pepper cheese, small cubes
½ cup beet, cooked and julienne cut (optional)
½ cup minced cooked bacon (optional)
½ cup red-hot candies
⅓ cup water
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup evaporated milk
½ teaspoon sweet basil
3 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute or 1 teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Place radicchio in the center of the platter.
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Ring with the red leaf lettuce.
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Place the red onion rings on top of red leaf lettuce.
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Then place red sweet pepper rings on the edge of the platter or if diced sprinkled on top of the red onion rings.
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Place sliced radishes, ringing the edge of the radicchio that is in the center.
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Place the other sliced radishes scattered on the outer ring of salad.
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Sprinkle the red pimento stuffed green olives at will on the salad.
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Place the pepper jack cheese in a separate small bowl to be passed as the salad is dished.
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(Pepper Jack Cheese has hot red pepper in it).
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You can serve the optional ingredients in separate bowls to be passed also if desired.
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Dressing:.
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In medium saucepan, add red hots or any hot red candies and water on low to medium heat.
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Stir until dissolved.
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Add honey and stir until dissolved.
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Set off heat.
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Add evaporated milk, sweet basil, Splenda or white sugar.
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Whisk.
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Set aside.
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Add oil and vinegar in a separate bowl.
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Whisk.
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Note: You may use a few shakes of rice vinegar instead of white vinegar.
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Right before serving combine the two mixtures to make the dressing.
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Refrigerate dressing if made ahead, shake before serving.
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This salad can be made ahead, covered and chilled before serving.

716

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head radicchio, chopped, 3 -4 cups red leaf lettuce, torn, 1 red onion, sliced in rings, 1 sweet red peppers, cored, seeded, diced or 1 red pepper, cut into thin rings, and more.

Yes, The Ravishing Reds Salad With Red Hots Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

The Ravishing Reds Salad With Red Hots Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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