56011 rachel fruity salad Recipes

cooked and drained white beans (canned okay). if made from dried beans, save about 1/3 cup of cooking liquid., fruity extra-virgin olive oil ., garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh thyme, scant 1/3 cup bean cooking liquid , water or chicken broth, black olives, pitted and chopped (can also use whole ), chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh basil leaves , torn into small pieces or chopped, fresh lemon juice, salt or to taste, freshly ground black pepper , to taste

zucchini , julienned (i use the julienne blade on my mandoline, you can use your awesome knife skills if you don tsp have 1, or thinly slice the on the diagonal. ), kosher salt, fresh lemon juice (or to taste), fresh soft herbs (such as basil, parsley, oregano, chives, mix and match at will), finely chopped, fruity extra virgin olive oil (or to taste), freshly ground pepper, toasted chopped walnut pieces (i used these, but i think pine nuts would be equally good), optional (but read my note)

shredded zest from 2 yuzus or 1 meyer lemon, fresh yuzu juice or 2 tsp. each fresh meyer and eureka (regular) lemon juices, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, fruity extra-virgin olive oil, mayonnaise, minced fresh ginger, soy sauce, fresh yuzu juice or 2 tsp. each fresh meyer and eureka (regular) lemon juices, firm-ripe mangoes, shelled cooked crab * (or use all shrimp), peeled cooked tiny shrimp, baby arugula (2 qts. lightly packed), kaffir lime leaves*, minced , or finely shredded zest from 2 limes

unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained, unsweetened dark sweet cherries, drained, cubed cantaloupe, cubed seeded watermelon, cubed honeydew, canola oil, orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, paprika

bisquick baking mix , original, sesame seeds, ground ginger, teriyaki sauce, vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 1-inch pieces, mixed salad greens, european or romaine, mandarin orange segments, drained, snow peas , cut in half if necessary, asian style salad dressing or 1/2 cup citrus salad dressing or 1/2 cup honey mustard dressing, to taste

light sour cream, spicy mustard, orange juice, cooked shrimp (i use boiled shrimp for salads boiled shrimp (for salads) to prepare the shrimp), spinach leaves , trimed and torn in pieces, red bell pepper, cut in strips, kiwi, sliced, green onions, sliced, grapes, sliced cauliflower, sliced almonds, strawberry, for garnish (optional)

center-cut skin-on salmon fillet, cut into 6 equal pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, english (hothouse) seedless cucumbers, peeled and cut into 8 pieces, sliced fennel , feathery fronds reserved for the garnish, medjool dates, pitted and cut in slivers, coarsely chopped walnuts, minced fresh chives, fresh lemon juice (1/2 a large lemon), fruity olive oil (preferably from spain), coarse sea salt (preferably maldon from england), fresh ground black pepper

assorted vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes, shallot, thinly sliced, coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh spearmint leaves , torn into pieces, fruity extra-virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar

white-skinned waxy potatoes , scrubbed (about 5 large), kosher salt, bacon (about 4 oz), yellow onion, diced, chicken broth, fruity white wine (recommended : riesling), white wine vinegar, whole-grain mustard, sugar, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, freshly ground pepper

tomato-vegetable juice, lemon juice, lemon-flavored vodka, horseradish (freshly grated or prepared ), worcestershire sauce, freshly ground black pepper, shakes hot sauce, salt, cooked and chopped lobster meat, good quality, fruity olive oil, grated lemon zest, chopped chives, salt and freshly ground white pepper

hearts of romaine lettuce, washed and spun dry, red pepper , roasted, seeded, peeled, sliced into thin strips, cucumber, peeled, cut into chunks, red-ripe tomato, cut into chunks, black kalamata olives, pitted, extra virgin olive oil (use a fruity green 1), fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh oregano, freshly ground pepper, feta cheese

cooked black beans, drained and rinsed if canned, tomatoes, seeded and cut into a 1/4-inch dice or as many halved cherry tomatoes as you like (the sugar snack variety are great in this dish), fresh, thawed frozen, or drained canned corn kernels, scallions, minced, jalapeno chile, seeded , ribs removed, and minced, chopped fresh cilantro (or to taste), garlic cloves, minced (or to taste), avocado, diced (optional), fruity olive oil, fresh lime juice, ground red pepper/cayenne (optional, to taste), salt

sliced pickled beets (16 oz) undrained, orange juice, fresh basil finely chopped, pepper, olive oil, baby spinach or other greens, honeydew or cantaloupe cut into bite sized pieces, fresh peaches peeled, cut in wedges, fresh blueberries or strawberries, toasted sliced almonds

yukon gold potatoes (about 3 in. wide ), fruity extra-virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar, kosher salt, chopped fresh basil leaves, chopped flat-leaf parsley, minced chives, freshly ground black pepper

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional)

balsamic salad dressing (i make my own, but there are many quality store bought dressings that are available), fresh mozzarella cheese, diced (now if you want to use those pre-marinated mozarella balls, you can, they just cost more), red pepper flakes, v 8 juice (a spicy tomato juice will also work), tomato paste (more or less according to how thick you like your dressing), olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, lemon, juiced, fresh basil, pre-made pizza crust (boboli is 1 brand, but any store bought packaged crust will work), parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, ground pepper, romaine lettuce , rough chopped, pepperoni, diced (i get mine a bit thicker cut from the deli, also it is cheaper and you will have no waste), italian ham, diced (once again, just from the deli, cheaper and buy only what you need), roasted red peppers, onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, black olives, cut in half

fusilli or 12 oz penne or 12 oz bow tie pasta, uncooked, black pitted ripe olives, drained and coarsely chopped, roasted red peppers, drained , cut into strips, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped, diced provolone cheese (4 oz) or 1 cup mozzarella cheese (4 oz), diced salami (4 oz), light caesar salad dressing (or italian salad dressing) or 1/2 cup regular caesar salad dressing (or italian salad dressing), sliced basil or 1/4 cup chopped italian parsley