Serve this savory salad alongside a nice steak or a piece of flavorful fish, such as tuna or salmon. Ingredients 1 pound green and white asparagus, trimmed and cut into (2-inch) pieces 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon […]
A perfect complement to a heavy entrée, consider putting this salad on the table with a holiday meal. Ingredients 1/4 cup golden raisins 2 1/2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 1/3 cups thinly diagonally sliced celery (including leaves) 1 1/3 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper […]
The sweet, crunchy nuts sprinkled on this salad give it top-notch taste. The nuts are great on their own–make a double batch, and give some as a gift. Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 […]
A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]
You can buy strawberry puree or make it yourself: Blend 16 ounces thawed frozen strawberries in a food processor. Strain through a fine sieve; discard seeds. Serve this refreshing punch with or without alcohol. Ingredients 8 limes 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 24 1/2 cups 1-inch cubed watermelon (from 2 [12-pound] seedless watermelons) 1 […]
Ingredients 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 ounce grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/4 cup), divided 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon water 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 4 […]
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices eggplant 2 (1/2-inch-thick) slices red onion 1 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into 4 pieces 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 4 (2 1/2-ounce) ciabatta bread portions, cut in half horizontally Cooking spray 4 (1-ounce) slices […]