Posts Tagged ‘Salad’
Thursday, January 10th, 2013
Beet and Mache Salad
Beet and Mache Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Adapted from Bouchon by Thomas Keller
I saw this salad in the Bouchon cookbook, and with a love for beets and goat cheese I had to try it. Upon further reading, I’ve learned walnut oil is commonly used with beets. It really changes the flavor of the dressing from other vinaigrettes and works well with the sweet, earthy beets. The fine herbs (chives, chervil, parsley, and tarragon) are also a wonderful flavor booster. It really makes the salad different from the common restaurant salads combining beets and goat cheese.
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Tags: beets, chervil, chives, fine herbs, mache, parsley, Salad, tarragon, Walnut
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Filled Endives
I developed this recipe a number of years ago when I was looking for vegetable options for party finger foods and hors d’eurves. So many finger foods are heavy with lots of bread, cheese and meat. These are light and refreshing, and hold up well to sitting out. Nothing to wilt here. The citrus provides a sweet and tangy zing. The pomegranate seeds provide a tart burst. The celery and endive provide and nice crisp crunch. The cranberries provide a chewy sweetness. Finally the pistachios add a bit of umami and even more texture. Salad does not have to be boring and eaten with a fork.
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Tags: appetizer, Belgian endives, celery, finger food, orange, pecan, pistachio, pomegranate, Salad
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Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Apple and Cucumber Salad with Fennel and Pomegranates
Apple and Cucumber Salad with Fennel and Pomegranate
I like the simple elegance of this dish. It’s great for a dinner party, but simple enough for an everyday salad too. The sweet-tart apples pair well with the sweet fennel and juicy bursts from the pomegranate seeds. The cucumbers help to balance out the flavors.
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Tags: apple, cucumber, fennel, pomegranate, Salad, side, vegetable
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Friday, September 14th, 2012
Blueberry and Almond Salad with Red Butter Lettuce
Blueberry and Almond Salad with Red Butter Lettuce
Sweet berries combined with savory toasted almonds speckle this red butter lettuce for a simple and delightful salad. Tangy lemons balances the flavors perfectly.
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Tags: almond, blueberry, lemon, lettuce, Salad
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