126 salata black Recipes

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

tomatoes, halved (about 4 cups), extra-virgin olive oil, divided, salt, divided, uncooked spaghetti, chopped fresh basil, freshly ground black pepper, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled

fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), olive oil plus additional for brushing, onion, chopped, pumpkin or winter squash (1 lb), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, coarse (#3) bulgur, dried aleppo chile flakes or other dried hot red pepper flakes, or ground black pepper, chopped fresh mint, crumbled feta (8 oz), grated myzithra cheese or ricotta salata, spring-roll pastry sheets, thawed if frozen, safflower oil, egg white, lightly beaten

butternut squash, about 1 1/2 lb, peeled, seeded, and cut in 1/2-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled, lightly crushed, salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste), chopped fresh rosemary, extra virgin olive oil, pasta , either long like spaghetti or 3/4 lb penne, ricotta salata, grated or 2 oz crumbled goat cheese, chopped fresh parsley, parmesan cheese (optional)

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

whole large eggs, egg whites, whole milk, ricotta salata, finely crumbled (1 cup), salt, black pepper, zucchini (1 to 1 1/4 lb total), quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces, olive oil, garlic clove, finely chopped, chopped fresh oregano, grated parmigiano-reggiano (1 oz), zucchini blossoms (optional), tough ends removed

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

olive oil, lamb shoulder arm chops, cubed , round bones reserved, salt, ground black pepper, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, lentils , picked over and rinsed, chicken broth , or more as needed, diced tomatoes, carrots, peeled and sliced, dried thyme, dried sage, dried basil, coarsely chopped fresh spinach, lemon, juiced and zested, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled

ricotta salata (1 whole piece), extra virgin olive oil, onion, peeled and chopped, garlic, peeled and chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, ripe italian plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, fresh basil leaves , julienned, eggplants, salt, olive oil, black pepper, penne pasta

olive oil, sweet italian sausage, removed from casings, diced carrot (about 1/2 inch), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, salt and black pepper, stale bread, cut in 1/2-inch cubes (use coarse , country-style bread), spinach, trimmed, washed and roughly chopped, ricotta salata, cut in 1/2-inch cubes (feta may be substituted), freshly chopped parsley (optional)

asparagus, freshly chopped basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, sea salt , preferably gray salt and freshly ground black pepper, panzanella croutons , recipe follows, fresh or frozen english peas , boiled until tender and drained, sliced green onion or spring onion, fresh lemon juice, divided, head radicchio , ribbon-cut, soaked, drained, and dried, whole baby spinach leaves or arugula, ricotta salata cheese, unsalted butter, crust-free cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes ), grated parmesan, unsalted butter, crust-free cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes ), grated parmesan

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

olive oil, divided, shelf-stable gnocchi, fresh ground black pepper, zucchini , cut crosswise into thirds, then lengthwise into thin slices, red onion, thinly sliced, sliced sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh basil, coarsely chopped, ricotta salata or 1 oz feta cheese, crumbled, chopped toasted walnuts or 4 tsp pine nuts

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)