1/4 cup EVOO 3 TBS red wine vinegar 3/4 tsp coarse salt 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp coarse pepper 3/4 cup finely sliced red onion 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1/2 cup shaved parmesan
Category: Vegetable Salads
4 large sweet peppers, roasted and large chop TT salt, pepper, red pepper flakes EVOO 12 anchovy filets, rinsed and blotted 12 black olives 1 tsp capers Basil leaves, for garnish Combine peppers, salt, pepper, flakes, EVOO and marinate a while Arrange peppers on platter, lay on anchovies Top pepper combo with olives, capers, basil
1/4 cup oil 3 garlic cloves, thin sliced 2 avocados, in small chunks 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 3 TBS cilantro, chopped 1 lemon zested and juiced Salt & pepper, coarse TT Pinch smoked paprika Heat oil, sautee garlic lightly, transfer to paper towel, save oil Toss oil, avocados, beans, cilantro, lemon juice, […]
¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin 4 anchovy fillets 1 TBS capers 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cans white beans (with liquid) coarse salt tt 1 head escarole, trimmed and torn into pieces ½ cup parsley leaves ½ cup basil leaves parmesan, shaved lemon, halved Sautee garlic in olive oil until […]
For Salad 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup sweet onion, sliced ½ cup mint leaves, torn ½ lime juice 2 TSP olive oil sugar to taste salt to taste For Shrimp 24 shrimp, extra large 2 TBS black peppercorns 2 TBS coriander seeds 3 TBS olive oil ½ cup […]
2 TBS balsamic vinegar 6 TBS olive oil 1/2 lemon (juiced) pinch salt 2 blood oranges (peeled and segmented) 1/4 cup mint leaves 3/4 cup walnut halves (toasted) 1 avocado (cubed) 1 head radicchio (leaves torn) 8 oz soft goat cheese Smear goat cheese on serving platter or plates. Lightly salt and drizzled with […]
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Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad
The salad can be made up to 8 hours ahead, though you may wan to mix th basil in at the last minute so it doesn’t wilt or discolor. INGREDIENTS 5 cups sweet white corn kernels 2 TBS lemojuice 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 TBS olive oil 10 oz cherry or […]
TIME: 20 MINUTES, PLUS SOAKING AND COOKING TIME IF USING DRIED BEANS YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS8 ounces dried white beans or 2 (15- ounce) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans Salt 2 bay leaves, if using dried beans 1 pound asparagus 1/2 cup tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon zest 2 garlic […]
INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1/4 cup drained, finely chopped sun dried t0matoes packed in oil Salt and pepper 1 cup French green lentils, picked over and rinsed 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces) INSTRUCTIONS: In a large bowl, whisk together […]
INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds plum tomatoes, cored, peeled, sliced 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1 large sweet red onion, thinly sliced Salt and black pepper Handful fresh basil leaves, torn Olive oil Wine vinegar INSTRUCTIONS: Overlap slices of tomato, mozzarella, and onion on a serving platter. Season lightly with salt and generously with pepper, then […]
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Rice, Black Bean and Feta Salad
1 can (15 oz. black beans , rinsed, drained 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 cups cooked rice 1 pkg. (4 oz) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese 1/2 cup each chopped celery and green onion 1/2 cup Italian dressing 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate Makes 5 servings. Variation: Substitute […]
1/2 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and 1 Tbsp of the oil 1 small (about 1/4 lb.) chopped red onion 1/2 cup canned roasted red peppers, drained and cut into thin strips 2 cans (15 ounce each) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro (coriander) fresh cilantro sprigs, lime wedges, and sour […]
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Roasted Portobello Salad
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed For the marinade: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup dark soy sauce 1 Tbsp cracked black pepper Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl and pour over the mushrooms and let stand for at least 30 minutes. For the vinaigrette: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup […]
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Corn and Tomato Salad
You can make this salad (through step 2) up to 4 hours ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature to serve. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving. 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 cups fresh corn kernels 2 cups cherry tomatoes such as Sweet 100s (about 10 oz.), rinsed, stemmed […]
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Rouge Et Noir Salad
1 cup whole pitted California ripe olives 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 lb. small fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup vegetable or olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp minced garlic 2 bunches watercress or assorted torn lettuces Combine olives, tomatoes and mushrooms in bowl. […]
One of the appealing things about this antipasto is its complete lack of oil. 1 can cooked white (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups cooked beans) 3 fat garlic cloves, chopped 2 roasted and peeled red bell peppers, cut into fat strips handful of fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped juice of 1/2 […]
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Tomato and Tapenade Salad
1/2 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured or kalamatas 3 Tbsp capers, with a bit of their liquid 4 anchovy fillets, with some of their oil 1 clove garlic, lightly smashed about 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 pound tomatoes salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup basil leaves, torn To make tapenade, put […]
Here, simple ingredients are given simple preparations – but the flavor of the dish is remarkable. 2 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 5 very thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces) 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Combine the […]
Vegetables – fresh, cooked, or halfway in between – come to life with olive oil. Peggy Knickerbocker, a San Francisco writer and olive lover, likes this salad. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 – 8 slices pancetta, or bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small […]
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Mediterranean Tuna Salad
A composed salad is a combination of ingredients arranged separately on individual plates. A classic Nicoise salad offers striking color and the flavor of the sea by combining tuna in olive oil with summer vegetables. flaked tuna in olive oil ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges green beans, blanched red potatoes, steamed 2 Tbsp white wine […]