Tag: balsamic vinegar

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Sautéed Arctic Char and Arugula Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette 16

Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) arctic char fillets 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided Cooking spray 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced shallots 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 5 cups loosely packed arugula 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted Nutritional Information How to Make It Step 1 Heat a […]

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Steaks with Tuscan-Style Cannellini Salad 8

Cannellini, large white kidney beans, are common in Tuscan dishes. You can use any white bean, such as Great Northern or navy beans. Ingredients 2 cups chopped plum tomato (about 1/2 pound) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1 teaspoon extravirgin olive […]

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Shrimp and Arugula Salad 14

The white balsamic won’t discolor the shrimp or bright veggies. For something a little sharper, substitute white wine vinegar. Ingredients 4 cups loosely packed baby arugula 1 cup (1/4 x 3-inch) julienne-cut red bell pepper 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrot 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper […]

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Steak and Tomato Panzanella 5

We use the broiler to keep this vibrant summer salad speedy, but if you already have the grill cranked up, this dish easily transitions to an outdoor entrée. Ingredients 1 pound flank steak, trimmed and cut into 1-in. cubes Cooking spray 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 6 ounces […]

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Roasted Shrimp With White Beans and Feta 7

Sustainable Choice. Roasting shrimp in the oven is a hands-off route to bringing out robust flavor; the method also helps prevent overcooking, keeping shrimp tender. Prep tip: It’s easier to grate the rind before juicing the lemon. Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1/4 teaspoon kosher […]

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Grass-Fed Flat Iron Steak With Grilled Ratatouille 6

Grain-fed flat iron steaks are a relatively tender cut. But with grass-fed steak’s lower fat content, we find pounding the meat before cooking ensures tenderness. It also helps the steaks cook quickly—they only need about 3 minutes on a searing hot grill to hit medium-rare.  This grilled take on ratatouille brings delightful char, smoke, and […]

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Seared Salmon with Balsamic-Blistered Tomatoes 1

Fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar mirror and amplify each other; both are a bit tangy and sweet, and both benefit from a little high heat in the pan. Shallots mellow as they sauté and provide a backbone for the sauce. Moving the salmon to a sheet pan allows you to build the sauce in the skillet […]

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Seared Salmon Salad with Beets and Blackberries

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 […]

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Seared Salmon Salad with Beets and Blackberries 7

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 […]

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Balsamic Steak au Poivre

Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) New York strip steaks (about 1 inch thick), trimmed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons cracked mixed peppercorns 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon butter How to Make It Step 1 Heat a large cast-iron skillet over […]