- Dressings, Salads
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21 Jun 2011
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice (from 1 blood orange)
1 TBSP minced shallot
3/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 TBSP (good quality) extra-virgin olive oil
1 ripe Haas avocado, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 cups (1 ounce) loosely packed baby arugula leaves
1-2 blood oranges, peeled, segmented, and seeded
DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, whisk together blood orange juice, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gradually add olive oil and whisk vigorously to combine.
Put arugula in a bowl and drizzle vinaigrette, using your hands, toss to coat. Divide the arugula between two plates, top with avocado and blood ... {Tags: Arugula, Avocado, Blood Oranges} {More...}
- Salads
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08 Dec 2010
INGREDIENTS
Frisee or some other lettuce with taste (not romaine or iceburg)
Fuji Apples, or apples of your choice
Fennel (1-2 bulbs)
Bacon
Hazelnuts
Chives
Champagne Vinaigrette
Goat Cheese, crumbled (optional)
Cook the bacon and drain on paper towel. For a rule of thumb, use about 1 slice per person. Cool and then crumble.
Saute the hazelnuts in the bacon fat until golden, not burned or too dark brown.
Tear up lettuce (try not to use too much...the apples should be more of the feature here) and thinly slice the apples and fennel (I use a food processor for the fennel). Toss the lettuce and apples with the dressing ... {More...}
- Dressings
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08 Dec 2010
INGREDIENTS
1 TBSP finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 or 3 dashes hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grapeseed oil or extra virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS
Whisk together the shallots, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until the dressing is emulsified.
Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Champagne-Vinaigrette-353469#ixzz17Y0ZhhiV {Tags: champange vinaigrette, salad dressing} {More...}
- Chicken, Entrees, Salads
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17 Mar 2010
I LOVE fresh herbs...and love to find new ways to use them when I cook. I also love easy recipes that taste as good as this one does. Hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
1 TBS + 1 tsp Citrus Champagne Vinegar
One small shallot, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 TBS Extra virgin olive oil (more as needed)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded THIN
2 TBS chopped fresh rosemary
5 cups mixed baby greens
3 cups mixed fresh, tender herb leaves, such as flat-leaf parsley, mint, chives, tarragon, basil, and chervil, roughly torn if large
*Non-Paleo addition: Chevre (goat cheese) crumbled into this ... {More...}
- Salads, Side Dishes
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22 Feb 2010
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
8 cups mixed baby greens
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado chopped
1 tomato sliced
Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Combine mixed greens and cilantro in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Top with avocado and tomato. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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- Salads, Side Dishes
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21 Jan 2010
Thanks to Katie for this recipe!
Ingredients
2 cups packaged coleslaw mix
1 unpeeled tart apple, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green pepper
¼ cup flaxseed oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon celery seed
Preparation:
In a bowl combine the coleslaw mix, apple, celery and green peppers. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over coleslaw and toss to coat. {More...}
- Salads, Side Dishes
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20 Jan 2010
Ingredients
3 Hass avocados, thinly sliced
1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Arrange the avocado slices on a platter and top with the onion. Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Serve right away.
Great side dish for Crispy Beef. {More...}
