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Red Leaf, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

Red Leaf, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

Red Leaf, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

Red Leaf, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 large head red-leaf lettuce (1 pound), torn into pieces 6 radishes cut into thin wedges 1/4 cup pine nuts (about 1 ounce), toasted Whisk together oil, zests, juices, a… Read More »

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 large head red-leaf lettuce (1 pound), torn into pieces 6 radishes cut into thin wedges 1/4 cup pine nuts (about 1 ounce), toasted Whisk together oil, zests, juices, a… Read More »

Wilted Arugula and Pear Salad

Wilted Arugula and Pear Salad

Wilted Arugula and Pear Salad

Wilted Arugula and Pear Salad

Serves 2 4 large handfuls of arugula (about 12 ounces) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 barely ripe pear 3 ounces of soft blue cheese Salt and pepper Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Lightly sauté the arugula until just wilted. Toss with the vinegar. Arrange… Read More »

Serves 2 4 large handfuls of arugula (about 12 ounces) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 barely ripe pear 3 ounces of soft blue cheese Salt and pepper Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Lightly sauté the arugula until just wilted. Toss with the vinegar. Arrange… Read More »

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

Autumn Salmon Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Autumn Salmon Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Autumn Salmon Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Autumn Salmon Salad with Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Serves 2 2 large beets extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper 2-4oz salmon filets 8 cups chopped lettuce 1 Bartlett pear, sliced 1 apple, sliced 1/4 cup walnut pieces 1/4 cups dried cranberries For the Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette: 6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup honey 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar juice of… Read More »

Serves 2 2 large beets extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper 2-4oz salmon filets 8 cups chopped lettuce 1 Bartlett pear, sliced 1 apple, sliced 1/4 cup walnut pieces 1/4 cups dried cranberries For the Honey-Apple Cider Vinaigrette: 6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup honey 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar juice of… Read More »

Kale Salads

Kale Salads

Kale Salads

Kale Salads

4-6 cups kale, loosely packed, sliced leaves  midribs removed juice of 1 lemon 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, mashed salt & pepper, to taste hot red pepper flakes, to taste 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Toscano cheese or  Asiago or Parmesan 1/2 cup freshly made bread crumbs from lightly toasted bread Instructions: 1.  … Read More »

4-6 cups kale, loosely packed, sliced leaves  midribs removed juice of 1 lemon 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, mashed salt & pepper, to taste hot red pepper flakes, to taste 2/3 cup grated Pecorino Toscano cheese or  Asiago or Parmesan 1/2 cup freshly made bread crumbs from lightly toasted bread Instructions: 1.  … Read More »

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Serves: 6-8   2 lbs fingerling potatoes 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup crème-fraiche or sour cream 1½ tablespoons lemon juice Kernels from 3 ears of corn 3 tablespoons lemon zest 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1½ tablespoons… Read More »

Serves: 6-8   2 lbs fingerling potatoes 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup crème-fraiche or sour cream 1½ tablespoons lemon juice Kernels from 3 ears of corn 3 tablespoons lemon zest 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1½ tablespoons… Read More »

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

1/2 watermelon 1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool) 1/8 teaspoon amaretto Scoop 2 cups… Read More »

1/2 watermelon 1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool) 1/8 teaspoon amaretto Scoop 2 cups… Read More »

Tomato, Corn, and Avocado Salad

Tomato, Corn, and Avocado Salad

Tomato, Corn, and Avocado Salad

Tomato, Corn, and Avocado Salad

Serve this salad over a bed of greens and top with some sesame, or sunflower seeds. 1 ear corn (husk and silk removed; tip cut off) 2 pints cherry, grape, or pear tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large) 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1… Read More »

Serve this salad over a bed of greens and top with some sesame, or sunflower seeds. 1 ear corn (husk and silk removed; tip cut off) 2 pints cherry, grape, or pear tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large) 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1… Read More »

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, halved and sliced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper In a medium bowl, toss together the cucumbers, red onion and tomato. Gently stir in the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper until coated.… Read More »

2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, halved and sliced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper In a medium bowl, toss together the cucumbers, red onion and tomato. Gently stir in the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper until coated.… Read More »

Arugula Salad with Grilled Peaches, Crisp Pancetta, Goat Cheese, and Pine Nuts

Arugula Salad with Grilled Peaches, Crisp Pancetta, Goat Cheese, and Pine Nuts

Arugula Salad with Grilled Peaches, Crisp Pancetta, Goat Cheese, and Pine Nuts

Arugula Salad with Grilled Peaches, Crisp Pancetta, Goat Cheese, and Pine Nuts

Serves 4 Ingredients: •    4 oz. thin pancetta slices •    2 large peaches, cut in half, pits removed (if using cling peaches, cut in half around the pits) •    1 Tbsp. olive oil •    8 cups small arugula leaves, cleaned and dried. Tear into smaller pieces if leaves are large. •    1 cup pine nuts,… Read More »

Serves 4 Ingredients: •    4 oz. thin pancetta slices •    2 large peaches, cut in half, pits removed (if using cling peaches, cut in half around the pits) •    1 Tbsp. olive oil •    8 cups small arugula leaves, cleaned and dried. Tear into smaller pieces if leaves are large. •    1 cup pine nuts,… Read More »

Snap Pea Salad with Burrata

Snap Pea Salad with Burrata

Snap Pea Salad with Burrata

Snap Pea Salad with Burrata

I prepared this salad over the weekend with a mixture of lettuce greens and some arugula for a total of 4 cups. 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed 4 cups arugula, thick stems trimmed 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves plus more for serving 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves plus more for serving 3… Read More »

I prepared this salad over the weekend with a mixture of lettuce greens and some arugula for a total of 4 cups. 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed 4 cups arugula, thick stems trimmed 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves plus more for serving 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves plus more for serving 3… Read More »

Italian “Street Salad” of Fresh Peas, Mint, & New Potatoes

Italian “Street Salad” of Fresh Peas, Mint, & New Potatoes

Italian “Street Salad” of Fresh Peas, Mint, & New Potatoes

Italian “Street Salad” of Fresh Peas, Mint, & New Potatoes

1 – 1 1/2 lbs. new potatoes, scrubbed fine grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste mixed greens for salad large handful fresh mint, torn 1 cup fresh peas Dressing juice of 1 orange or blood orange 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil pinch of oregano 2 tablespoons capers… Read More »

1 – 1 1/2 lbs. new potatoes, scrubbed fine grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste mixed greens for salad large handful fresh mint, torn 1 cup fresh peas Dressing juice of 1 orange or blood orange 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil pinch of oregano 2 tablespoons capers… Read More »