Category Archives: Gourmet Salads

Salads and dressings using creative ingredients from green and leafy, pasta, fruits, grain and vegetables.

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Smoked Salmon With Asparagus Salad

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries, coarsely chopped 1 Tbsp capers, drained and chopped 2 tsp honey 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 x 2 lbs bunch of asparagus, trimmed … Read More

Raw mushroom and lemon grass salad

Button Mushroom and Parsley Salad

  Ingredients 1 pound large button mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2-ounce piece Parmesan Serving suggestion: assorted French cheeses and Poilane … Read More

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Roasted Corn and Arugula Salad

Ingredients 4 large ears of corn 3 cups of chopped baby arugula 3 to 4 strips of bacon, cooked crisp, chopped 3 chopped green onions 4 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 tablespoons … Read More

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Black Bean Chicken Tostadas

Ingredients: 30 ounces canned black beans 1 jalapeno pepper diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup green onion, sliced 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 11/2 teaspoon cumin 4 tostada shells 4 cups iceberg lettuce – sliced thin … Read More

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Garlic And Parsley Breaded Veal Chops

4-5 thick veal chops 750 ml (3 cups) soft, fresh bread crumbs 3 eggs 15 ml (1 Tbsp) finely minced garlic 45 ml (3 Tbsp) finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 30-60 ml (2-4 Tbsp) butter Freshly ground pepper and a pinch of coarse salt Pound veal … Read More

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Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Melon Liquor Dressing

Cut or section the following fruit and toss in decorative bowl. Pineapple Mandarins or Clementines Grapes Cantaloupe Kiwi fruit Strawberry   Dressing: 3 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup Melon Liquor Mix the honey and Melon Liquor together until honey dissolves.  Pour over fresh fruit toss and … Read More

Asian crispy turkey salad

Asian Inspired Turkey Salad

This stunning little salad is an incredible way to use leftover turkey dark meat. It is inspired by crispy duck and a favorite at dinner parties. The dressing will make quite a lot, but will keep for a few days. It is gorgeous over fish … Read More

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Pan Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Lemon Vinaigrette

Lemon Mint Vinaigrette: 1 egg yolk* 1 teaspoon water 3 teaspoons Sherry wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh 2/3 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon onion, minced 2/3 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/4-ounce chives For the Lemon Mint Vinaigrette: In a mixing … Read More

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Roasted Eggplant and Red Pepper Pasta Salad

Ingredients a 1 1/2-pound eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon coarse salt 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound orzo 2 red bell peppers, roasted and chopped 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted golden 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup fresh … Read More

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Green Fruit Salad with Mint Lemon Syrup

Ingredients 1 small Charentais or honeydew melon 2 green apples 2 kiwi fruit 2 dozen green grapes Sprigs fresh mint For dressing: 1 lemon 2/3 cup white wine 2/3 cup water 4 tablespoons clear honey Directions Pare the lemon from the rind with a potato peeler. Put lemon … Read More

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Acini-de-pepe with Garlic and Olives

1/2 pound acini di pepe or orzo (1 1/4 cups) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 tablespoon) 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped fine 2 teaspoons chives, cut fine. Cook acini di … Read More

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Heirloom Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

Ingredients: Seasonal varieties of heirloom tomatoes (incl: Brandywine, Ruby, Striped German, Green Zebra, etc.) Smoked Sea Salt Boiling Water Extra Virgin Olive Oil Buffalo Mozzarella 4 Slices of Prosciutto di Parma Directions: Slice an x on the bottom of each tomato. Drop them in boiling … Read More