287 salad with fresh basil and vinaigrette Recipes

fresh asparagus , cut into 2-inch pieces, diced pimientos, drained, sliced green onions, olive oil, cider or white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, dried basil, salt, pepper, dried thyme

dried wagon wheel macaroni or 3 cups rotini pasta or 3 cups other desired pasta (8-oz), summer squash or 1 medium zucchini, halved lenghtwise and sliced (2 cups, you can use both.), frozen peas or 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed, red pepper , cut into strips, smoked cheddar cheese or 8 oz cheddar cheese, cubed, pitted ripe olives, drained and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, halved, red onion, chopped, snipped fresh oregano or 2 tbsp basil or 2 tsp dried oregano or 2 tsp basil, crushed, bottled balsamic vinaigrette or 1 cup red wine vinaigrette dressing

mixed salad greens, fresh blueberries, loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, loosely packed basil leaves, roasted , salted almonds, sliced fresh chives (about 1-inch pieces), crumbled gorgonzola cheese, bottled raspberry-walnut vinaigrette, loosely packed fresh tarragon leaves

submarine roll (6 to 7 inches), fully cooked ham, part-skim mozzarella cheese, tomato, thinly sliced, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh basil leaves, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried basil, prepared italian salad dressing or reduced-fat caesar vinaigrette

pillsbury refrigerated classic pizza crust, basil pesto, caesar salad dressing creamy or vinaigrette style), water -packed fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and cut into 8 slices ...( or 8 slices of regular mozzarella already package.), freshly ground pepper, cooked bacon, tomatoes ( roma ), each cut into 4 slices, basil leaves, butter

baby arugula, halved grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, garlic seasoned croutons (optional), basil paste, balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional)

pita bread rounds (without pockets), olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh, lightly packed, toasted walnuts, garlic clove, pressed, salt, light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, baby greens or 4 cups spinach leaves

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)

herb vinaigrette , recipe follows, salmon fillets, skin and pin bones removed, kosher salt, freshly ground white pepper, dijon mustard, chopped fresh assorted herbs such as basil , chervil, chives, tarragon, dill, or any other herb of your choice (we used 2 (1-oz) packages emeril s seafood roasting herb blend), clarified butter or olive oil, water, tarragon , basil, or other herb vinegar, minced shallots, minced garlic, assorted chopped fresh herbs (combine basil, tarragon, cilantro, parsley or oregano), kosher salt, turns freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, olive oil, assorted greens (such as frisee , spinach, arugula, or other salad greens), washed and patted dry, water, kosher salt, white pepper

beef tenderloin , butt-end or tail-end cut, extra-virgin olive oil, cream sherry, steak seasoning (recommended : mccormick montreal steak seasoning), chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh chives, fresh rosemary leaves, fresh thyme leaves, spinach stuffing , recipe follows, suggestion: marinated and roasted red and yellow peppers, and green salad with maple balsamic vinaigrette, recipe follows, extra-virgin olive oil, frozen chopped spinach, garlic, chopped, red pepper flakes, sweet sherry, fresh bread crumbs, grated romano cheese, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fresh thyme leaves, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, percent salad oil, dried basil, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, maple syrup

fleur de sel , to coat, coarse ground black pepper , to coat, free range chickens (4 to 6 lb each), canola oil, butter, minced shallots, minced garlic, sliced shiitakes, quartered button or cremini mushrooms, white wine, chicken stock, dark soy sauce, chopped fresh thyme, shucked english peas, blanched, shucked edamames, blanched, shucked favas, blanched, diced peeled carrots, blanched, sugar snap peas, cut into 1/4-inch lengths, blanched, white truffle oil, salt and black pepper, chopped chives, chicken from above , picked off of the bone, skin and all, shredded, ragout, basil oil , recipe follows, crock pots, puff pastry sheets , 3 by 3 inches, docked, garlic, minced ginger, limes, juiced, salt, sugar, canola oil, thai basil leaves, salt and black pepper, to taste, leftovers: chicken , tomato and pasta salad with basil vinaigrette, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, basil oil , see recipe above, extra virgin olive oil, chicken from above , picked off of the bone, skin and all, shredded, blanched fusilli pasta, ripe tomatoes, medium dice, thai basil , picked, reserve a few tops, for garnish

chicken broth, pearl barley, chopped fresh mushrooms, chopped celery, chopped water chestnuts, chopped green pepper, shredded carrot, chopped green onions, garlic clove, minced, dill weed, dried basil, salt, red wine vinaigrette salad dressing

pesto vinaigrette, garlic, peeled, kosher salt plus more to taste, basil, leaves only (about 2 cups), toasted walnuts, grated parmesan cheese, zest and juice of 1 lemon, extra virgin olive oil or more if needed, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, salad, waxy potatoes , about 2 lb, mixed summer squash (yellow and zucchini), green beans, trimmed, red onion, sliced thin, heirloom tomatoes , in different colors, cut into chunks., but any red ripe will do

napa cabbage, cored and fine julienne, green cabbage, cored and fine julienne, red cabbage, cored and fine julienne, carrots, peeled and fine julienne, mint leaves , picked, thai basil leaves , picked, cilantro leaves , picked, canola oil, shallots, peeled and finely sliced, stalks lemongrass, white part only, minced, thai bird chiles, de-stemmed, minced, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, toasted sesame seeds, to garnish, choice sirloins (8 to 9 oz each), or similar cut of beef, jalapenos chiles, roughly chopped, serrano chiles, roughly chopped, sambal, shallots, peeled and roughly chopped, garlic cloves, honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

olive oil, minced shallots, fresh lemon juice, sherry wine vinegar, grated lemon peel, salt and pepper to taste, assorted fresh herb leaves (such as italian parsley, basil, and dill) and edible flowers, black cod fillets with skin, olive oil

ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick, fennel , julienned, creamy garlic dressing , recipe follows, salt and freshly ground pepper, minced chives, fresh chervil leaves, basil leaves , chiffonade, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled, nicoise olives, pitted, prepared mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic , smashed, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper

rib eye steak, chopped assorted fresh herbs , such as parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, and cilantro, minced shallots, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, olive oil or vegetable oil, extra-virgin olive oil, rice flour, cold seltzer water, salt , plus 1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper , plus 1/4 teaspoon, arugula, cleaned and stems removed, all-purpose flour, essence , recipe follows, vidalia onions , or other sweet onions such as oso sweet, walla walla, or maui, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings, vegetable oil, for frying, shaved parmesan , as garnish, tomatoes, sliced, balsamic vinegar, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme