Best Mesclun Salad With Oven Roasted Peppers And Feta Dressing Recipes

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH FETA, PINE NUTS & BASIL

Steps:

• Set an oven rack in the top position and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the pepper halves on the prepared baking sheet and broil for 5-10 minutes, rotating the pan once, until well charred. Remove the peppers from the oven and place in a bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap (so they steam) and let cool until luke warm.
• Peel the skin from the peppers (do not rinse under water) and cut into ¾-inch strips. Place back in the bowl; add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the nuts to a small bowl to stop the cooking process. (Pay close attention: they go from perfectly golden to burnt quickly.)
• Transfer the marinated peppers to a serving dish and top with the feta, olives, toasted pine nuts and remaining tablespoon basil (do not toss). Garnish with whole basil leaves if desired.

MESCLUN SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together shallot, mustard, and vinegar. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, toss salad greens with just enough dressing to coat.

MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saute pan add 2 tablespoons whole butter, dash of cayenne, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/2 cup of pecans. Cook this slowly over a very low flame, taking care to stir carefully and occasionally. The sugar will burn easily if the flame is too hot. On a stable cutting board, julienne the red pepper and then peel and section the 2 oranges. Squeeze the remaining orange pulp over a large bowl and to this add the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss the salad greens in this and then place on a salad plate. Arrange the oranges and red bell pepper slices on the top and garnish with the caramelized pecan halves. Allow the pecans to cool before eating.

SOUTHERN MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• Remove the tough stems from greens, herbs and flowers and discard. Wash and dry carefully.
• In a serving bowl, combine oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add mesclun and toss to coat lightly.

MESCLUN SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Using a long fork, hold the pepper over an open flame and turn it slowly to char the skin all over. This can also be done under a broiler or on a grill. Put the charred pepper in a pastic or paper bag and seal the bag for five minutes. Remove the pepper from the bag and scrape off all the charred skin. Remove the core, seeds and ribs from the inside of the pepper and cut the pepper in strips. Toss in a dish with two tablespoons of the oil.
• Beat the remaining oil with the vinegar and cheese. Season with pepper.
• Put the mesclun in a salad bowl and toss with the peppers and the cheese dressing. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

MESCLUN SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND FETA

Steps:

• To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
• To prepare salad, combine the salad greens and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Drizzle dressing over salad, tossing gently to coat.

MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl toss mesclun with oil and drizzle with vinegar. Season salad with salt and pepper and toss.

MESCLUN GREENS WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING AND ROASTED GARLIC CROUTON WITH PARMIGIANO-REGGIANO CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. For the dressing: Combine all the ingredients together and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. For croutons: Slice the bread on an angle, resulting in two long triangles. Place on a sheet tray and season with olive oil, salt and pepper, seasoning both sides. Bake until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and cool. Mound the garlic paste on the entire crouton, spreading evenly. To assemble, toss the greens with the dressing, using just enough to lightly coat and flavor the greens. Mound in the center of the plate. Place the croutons right on top of the greens. Sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Garnish the plate with a couple turns of black pepper.

ROASTED PEPPER & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Wash peppers and lay them in a baking dish. Pour the olive oil over the peppers and bake for about 35 minutes, until wilted and beginning to turn brown. Remove peppers from oven and cover with foil or a towel. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes. Carefully remove as much peel as you can from the peppers; discard. Some peel may be stubborn and remain - that's ok. Remove the centers and seeds also.
• Cut peppers into 1-inch pieces and add to a large bowl. Add parsley, feta, lemon zest, and the oil that the peppers cooked in. Toss and serve.
• Keeps refrigerated for about two days. I think the salad tastes best served closer to room temperature.

MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until salt and sugar are dissolved, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Add greens to dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together oil and vinegar; season to taste. Toss greens with dressing and serve.