Cuisine: Salad
Clementine, Burrata & Proscuitto Salad
Clementine, Burrata & Proscuitto Salad is an unexpected way to serve burrata cheese. Burrata is one of my favorite cheeses, which is a fresh Italian cheese, made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid mozzarella while the inside contains both mozzarella and cream, giving it an unusual, soft texture. The name "burrata" means "buttered" in Italian. Usually, one encounters burrata accompanied by tomatoes, basil and or pesto. I was lucky enough to tour Angelo & Franco - The Mozzarella Guys cheese facility a few years ago. They make amazing authentic Italian cheeses.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Israeli Couscous with Dried Cranberries, Apricots & Currants
This Israeli Couscous with Dried Cranberries, Apricots & Currants is such a colorful salad. I used Traders Joe's Harvest Grains Blend, which has a little bit of orzo, baby garbanzo beans and quinoa in it. You can just used plain Israeli couscous.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Saturday Salad
My brother-in-law, Russell, sent me this Saturday Salad recipe that he made. Little did he know, I've made this salad for years. It's one of my all time favorites. I prepare everything ahead in the morning. It's from “The Cuisine of California” by Diane Rossen Worthington, which was given to me by my friend Barbie. The chicken breasts are first marinated and then baked, and the juices from the baked chicken are used as the basis the fragrant vinegar-garlic dressing.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings as a main course
Avocado Shrimp Salad
My cousin's wife, Chris from Indiana, sent me this Avocado Shrimp Salad recipe. I adore shrimp and avocados!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Lentil Salad with Mint and Orange Zest
My friend, Jessica, recently gave me this cookbook called Coming Home to Sicily. This Lentil Salad with Mint and Orange Zest recipe is in the book. It's healthy and delicious!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Fig Salad with Crème Fraîche, Mint, and Prosciutto
Our fig tree is exploding. So I made this Fig Salad with Crème Fraîche, Mint, and Prosciutto. Having a fig tree is a mixed blessing. They are a huge mess and we basically have 1,000 figs that need eating. Here is one way to get the job done. Oh, did I mention we also have overgrown mint and a lemon tree?
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Chilled Broccoli & Snap Peas with Creamy Tarragon Dressing
Chilled Broccoli & Snap Peas with Creamy Tarragon Dressing is sucn nice and refreshing salad for your summer BBQ or picnic.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Red, White & Blue Potato Salad
I catered an event for 100 people. I was asked to make potato salad. Making potato salad makes me nervous! People are very particular about their potato salad and making it for 100 is tricky. I used 3 kinds of potatoes - red, purple and white. I did this so I did not have to peel them (all 16 pounds!). Fortunately, I had the foresight to boil the purple ones separately. They would have turned the entire dish a grayish / blueish tinge. I scaled the recipe down for you! This is a very simple and basic recipe, but it ended up being a big hit.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Blueberry, Carrot, Almond & Spinach Salad
Salad doesn't have to be boring, try Blueberry, Carrot, Almond & Spinach Salad. It's so colorful!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Freekeh Salad with Apricots, Grilled Halloumi & Zucchini
Freekeh Salad with Apricots, Grilled Halloumi & Zucchini is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer meal. Freekeh is a whole grain that is high in fiber and protein, and it has a nutty flavor that pairs well with grilled zucchini and halloumi cheese. The apricots add a touch of sweetness, and the scallions, pistachios, and parsley provide additional flavor and texture.
The salad is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. If you don't have halloumi cheese, you can substitute feta or another type of salty cheese. You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or peppers.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
