Tag: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

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Seared Cajun-Style Steak with Green Tomato Relish

Many seasoning blends now offer low- or no-salt options, making spice rubs an easy, instant way to spruce up quickly seared chicken, seafood, or steak without overdoing the sodium. Cajun seasoning is a balanced blend of garlic powder, paprika, dried herbs, and ground red pepper. We pair the steaks with a fun twist on fresh […]

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Basil, Squash, and Tomato Pasta Toss

Ingredients 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1 cup water 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain rotini pasta 2 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup), divided 1 large yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup chopped […]

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Lemony Chicken Kebabs with Tomato-Parsley Salad

Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups fresh parsley leaves 1 cup […]

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Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients 3 slices center-cut bacon 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 1 medium bulb) 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 (9-ounce) package fresh baby spinach 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon […]

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Seared Tuna with Shaved Vegetable Salad

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon honey 4 ounces baby gold beets, thinly shaved 1 (4-oz.) fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly shaved 4 ounces baby turnips, thinly shaved 1 (6-oz.) Granny Smith apple, very thinly sliced 2 teaspoons toasted […]

Roasted Kabocha and Kale Salad

Ingredients 1/2 large unpeeled green or orange kabocha squash (about 5 lb.), cut into 12 (1/2-in.-thick) wedges 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons coarsely ground coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 6 tablespoons dried cranberries 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons mustard seeds […]

Quick Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients 1/3 cup whole unsalted almonds 12 ounces bottled drained roasted red peppers 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese How to Make It Pulse almonds in a mini food processor until chopped. Add roasted red peppers, and blend into a chunky paste. Add olive oil, paprika, […]

End-of-Summer Tomato Salsa

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove, grated 1 1/2 cups halved or quartered cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup slivered shallots 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves How to Make It Combine olive oil, vinegar, pepper, salt, and garlic in a […]

Greek Chicken Nachos

Ingredients 3 (6-in.) whole-wheat pitas Cooking spray 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 cup chopped English cucumber 10 pitted kalamata olives, halved lengthwise 8 ounces skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (about 2 […]

Avocado Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 romaine lettuce heart, chopped (about 3 cups) 1 cup thinly sliced radishes (about 5 medium) 1 ripe peeled avocado, diced How to Make It Combine first 5 ingredients in a […]