1/2 c. mayonnaise Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 oz. canned anchovies with capers 12 black olives, chopped 4 stalks celery, diced Salad greens, chilled 4 sprigs parsley, chopped The above ingredients are know as the "Foundation". Chill a 5 to 6 quart glass bowl. In bottom, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, anchovies and olives. Cover with celery; fill bowl with 2/3 full with salad greens; sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate while you prepare about 4 cups of the following: MUSTS: Tomatoes, peeled, seeded & quartered Green pepper rings Radishes, sliced Hard cooked eggs, quartered Black or green olives, pitted Cucumber, sliced Tuna fish chunks OPTIONS: Green beans, cooked & chilled Beets, cooked & sliced Carrots, raw, cut julienne Pickles Artichoke hearts Pimiento strips Green onions, slivered Salad herbs to taste Arrange your selections from above atop the Foundation, mindful of color and texture contrasts. Cover with plastic wrap; chill. Bring to table; carefully fold dressing up from bottom. Serves 4. |