Posts made in January, 2012

Ruby Red Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 in Salad Recipes | 6 comments

Ingredients Ruby Red Grapefruit, segments Avocado, diced Fennel, diced Pepitas, roasted Pickled Red Bell Pepper and Red Onion, diced (see below) Mixed Greens Basil, chiffonade Dressing Ruby Red Grapefruit, juice tt Agave nectar Rice Wine Vin Evoo SnP Reduced Juice of 1 Grapefruit with agave nectar by 2/3. Cool and whisk in vinaigrette and oil; season. Pickled Bell Pepper and Red Onion In a saucepan make a brine with 1 tsp of sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 rice win vin and 2T of water. Heat over medium heat and whisk until salt and sugar is devolved. Add zest and juice of one lime. Pour solution over...

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Leafy Shaved Cauliflower Arugula Pear Salad

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 in Salad Recipes | 7 comments

Ingredients Parsley leaves Celery leaves (from the tops and inner stalks) Cauliflower, shaved on a Mandolin Celery stalk, sliced Fennel, diced Chives, diced Lemon, zest Arugula Pear (I used bartlett), julienne Blue Cheese (I used Salemville Amish blue and Gorgonzola) Walnuts, roasted and chopped Dressing Dijon Lemon juice Walnut oil Evoo (optional, use to dilute the walnut oil if too strong) SnP Toss first 7 ingredients in a bowl with the dressing, up to an hour before service. Toss in remaining 4 ingredients at time of service. Add more dressing and/or lemon juice if desired. This is a...

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Chopped Salad

Posted by on Jan 23, 2012 in Salad Recipes | 1 comment

Ingredients Pine Nuts, roasted Fennel, diced Orange Bell pepper, diced Carrot, diced Broccoli florets, quick blanch and shock Salami, diced Manchego, diced Parsley, chopped Basil, chiffonade Dressing Shallots, diced Garlic, minced Lemon Juice Juniper Balsamic (regular balsamic is fine) Country Dijon Evoo SnP

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Farmer’s Market Smoked Salmon Fusion Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Posted by on Jan 17, 2012 in Salad Recipes | 6 comments

Ingredients Spiced Smoked Salmon (optional. This salad is great without the salmon) Poblano Chili, roasted and diced Tangerine, segmented, juice reserved Sugarsnap Peas, sliced Avocado, diced Fennel, diced Red Leaf Lettuce Dressing Tangarine Juice and Agave, reduced to syrup Lime, zest and juice Champagne Vinegar Evoo SnP

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