15 warm salad with basil and vinaigrette Recipes

live lobsters (about 10.5 oz meat), chopped shallots, grated lemon rind, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, extra virgin olive oil, divided, sliced red onion, fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears ), fresh or frozen peas, grape tomatoes, halved, sliced fresh basil, gourmet mixed salad greens

red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces, olive oil cooking spray, frozen french-style green beans, thawed, chopped red onion, minced garlic, reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette dressing, jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, chopped fresh basil, goat cheese, crumbled

avocados, halved and pitted, soft leaf lettuce, ripe tomatoes, peeled,seeded and diced, chopped basil leaves, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper

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

mixed baby potatoes (such as fingerling, purple, and red), cut into wedges, water, light balsamic vinaigrette, chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers, chopped fresh basil, crumbled goat cheese

fingerling potatoes , cut into 1/8-inch slices (about 3 cups), fat-free balsamic vinaigrette, chopped fresh basil, whole-grain mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper, goat cheese

cooked ziti pasta, chopped fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt, sliced fresh mushrooms, yellow pepper , cut into strips, garlic, minced, salt and pepper, tomatoes, halved

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.

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

tomatoes, cut in quarters, beefsteak tomato (or you can use plum tomatoes diced), heirloom tomato (i like a purple or orange to give a bit different flavor, also diced), shallot, fine diced, garlic, minced, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, diced fine, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, ground black pepper, frozen artichoke hearts , i used birds eye brand, fennel bulbs, thin sliced, lemon zest, olive oil (to roast or grill ), salt, pepper, fresh basil, minced, parmesan cheese, grated

bacon, fresh bagged and pre-washed spinach, rinsed and sliced mushrooms, diced tomato, fresh cooked shrimp, cooled or 1 lb frozen pre-cooked shrimp, thawed, peach, fat-free sun-dried tomato vinaigrette dressing, green hot pepper sauce (such as a green jalapeno sauce), baguette , loaf from the bakery, fresh basil leaves, fresh mozzarella cheese, diced tomato, extra virgin olive oil, basil pesto (i use the pre-made type from the dairy section)

heads bibb lettuce, maytag blue cheese, strawberry, sliced, pecan halves, powdered sugar, warm water, apple cider vinegar, garlic, minced, dry oregano leaves, dry basil leaves, dijon mustard, black pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, cinnamon raisin bread, butter

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