50 salad salata black Recipes

eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, chopped scallion (from 1 bunch), ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne, pearl barley (8 oz), reduced-sodium chicken broth (1 3/4 cups), water, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, sugar, tomatoes, quartered, kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and halved, sliced red onion, rinsed and drained if desired, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh mint, ricotta salata , cut crosswise into thin slices

beets (can substitute golden or chioga), roughly chopped pistachios (can substitute almonds or hazelnuts), yellow endive, arugula, shaved parmesan, vinaigrette, white wine vinegar (can substitute white balsamic or champagne), light pure olive oil, minced, medium shallot, chopped fresh thyme, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, white sugar, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt

red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, chopped fresh oregano, divided, olive oil, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, shelled frozen edamame or lima beans, string beans, grape tomatoes, halved, pitted kalamata olives, halved, multigrain pitas , halved horizontally, haloumi cheese (or ricotta salata), sliced into 4 pieces

balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt (preferably sea ), extra-virgin olive oil, firm-ripe peaches (1 1/2 lb total ), pancetta (italian unsmoked cured bacon; 1 1/4 lb), olive oil, baby arugula (6 cups), crumbled ricotta salata (1/2 cup), coarsely ground black pepper to taste

cantaloupe balls, tightly packed arugula, olive oil, black pepper, cracked, ricotta salata or 2 oz manchego cheese, shaved or cubed

yellow zucchini or other yellow summer squash, ricotta salata cheese or mild feta, squash blossoms (petals only), salt, freshly ground black peper, extra-virgin olive oil, juice from half a lemon

garlic clove, salt , plus more to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice , plus more to taste, white wine vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, diced cooked seasoned chicken breasts, diced zucchini (may use a combination) or 2 cups summer squash (may use a combination), diced celery, diced ricotta salata (halloumi or feta), chopped well-drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, coarsely chopped fresh basil , plus whole basil for garnish, salt, fresh ground black pepper, torn romaine lettuce (or escarole), torn radicchio

champagne vinegar, mild honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, olive oil, sliced pancetta (4 to 5 slices), olive oil, firm-ripe pears, baby arugula (1 1/4 lb) or 4 cups torn larger arugula (1 1/4 lb), ricotta salata, thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler

champagne vinegar, mild honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, coarsely ground black pepper, olive oil, sliced pancetta (4 to 5 slices), olive oil, firm-ripe pears, baby arugula or torn larger arugula (1 1/4 lb), ricotta salata, thinly shaved with a vegetable peeler

tomatoes cut in slices, cucumber (small) cut in slices, green pepper cut in slices, onion cut in slices, spoonful of caper (usually we use the berries but the leaves can be used as well), table spoonful of dried oregano, black olives, feta cheese, cut in pieces, extra virgin olive oil, wine vinegar, salt

fresh lemon juice, red-wine vinegar, table salt , or to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, cubed (1/2 to 3/4 inch) seeded watermelon, drained (from a 2 1/2-lb piece, rind discarded), baby arugula (6 oz), pine nuts (1 oz), crumbled feta or ricotta salata (1 1/2 oz), coarsely ground black pepper to taste, fleur de sel to taste (optional)

cucumber , halved lengthways, deseeded and sliced, feta cheese, crumbled, red onion, very thinly sliced, red pepper, chopped, romaine lettuce, shredded, eggs, hard-boiled, coarsely chopped, arugula, black olives (try delicious kalamata ones), capers, tomatoes, chopped, olive oil, lemon , juice of, salt & freshly ground black pepper

russet or idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed, coarse salt, racks of lamb, cut into chops, ground black pepper, garlic, cracked from skin, flat-leaf parsley , 4 generous handfuls, divided, mint leaves , 3 generous handfuls, divided, fennel, quartered , core removed and thinly sliced, radishes, thinly sliced, scallions, chopped, celery ribs from the heart with leafy greens, chopped, heart romaine, shredded, head radicchio, shredded, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled, lemon zest, lemon, juiced (3 to 4 tbsp), heaping spoonful orange marmalade, extra-virgin olive oil, frozen green peas, hot milk, garlic and herb or black peppercorn flavored soft cheese (recommended: boursin or alouette brand)

romaine lettuce, arugula, sopressata, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, black sicilian olives, red onions, cucumbers, ricotta salata cheese, olive oil, oregano red wine vinegar and lemon dressing

orzo pasta, extra virgin olive oil , plus 1/4 cup, fresh arugula (about 3 oz), crumbled ricotta salata cheese (or feta cheese), dried cherries, fresh basil leaves , torn, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, grated, lemon , zested and juiced, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, cavatappi pasta, cooked to package instructions and shocked under cold water, asparagus, blanched and thinly sliced on the bias, frozen peas , defrosted, roasted yellow peppers, chopped, grape tomatoes, halved, shallot, minced, fresh dill, chopped, ricotta salata, for garnish

vinaigrette, champagne vinegar, mild honey, meyer lemon juice (a tad less regular lemon juice if meyers are not available), salt, coarsely ground black pepper, high-quality extra virgin olive oil (probably not the kind you cook with but the 1 you save to finish off special dishes), sliced (or tiny diced ) pancetta, olive oil (for cooking pancetta), firm, but ripe, pears, baby arugula or regular arugula torn into smaller pieces, ricotta salata or fresh parmesan (or percorino or other sharp, nutty hard cheese)

low-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt, couscous (recommended: near east ), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, peeled and crushed, ricotta salata cheese , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, cucumber, peeled, seeded , and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, grated parmesan, chopped fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, zest and juice from 1/2 large lemon, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper