Best Roasted Carrots And Red Leaf Lettuce Salad With Buttermilk Herb Dressing Recipes

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LUDO LEFEBVRE'S ROASTED-CARROT SALAD



Ludo Lefebvre's Roasted-Carrot Salad image

At Petit Trois, the tiny restaurant in Los Angeles where the chef Ludo Lefebvre serves bistro classics to the film industry and food-obsessed, this salad serves as an appetizer. But it works just as well spread across a platter as a light dinner or lunch, and pairs well with a fresh baguette and a glass of chilled red wine. Toasting the cumin for the carrots and the crème fraîche is very important, but don't worry if you can't find all the herbs for the garnish. Just one or two will bring pleasure.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11/2 pounds small carrots, approximately5 inches in length, scrubbed clean andtops trimmed
1 bay leaf (fresh, scored)
1 head garlic, cut in half
5 to 7 sprigs fresh thyme
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground blackpepper to taste
2 blood oranges, juiced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup crème fraîche
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Pinch kosher salt
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon roughly chopped roastedalmonds
2 blood oranges, cut into supremes
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
1 tablespoon finely chopped chervil
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
Kosher salt or fleur de sel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Toast the cumin for both the carrots and the crème fraîche in a small pan set over medium heat until it becomes aromatic. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Place carrots, bay leaf, split head of garlic, thyme and olive oil into a bowl, and mix them together. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon cumin over the carrots, and mix again.
  • Tip the carrot mixture onto a sheet pan, and spread evenly into one layer, then season with salt and pepper and place in oven. Roast until the carrots are soft and beginning to caramelize, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove carrots from oven, discard aromatics and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Combine blood-orange juice, vinegar, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl, and whisk to incorporate. Slowly add the olive oil while continuing to whisk, until the dressing is emulsified. Add the carrots to the bowl, and toss to combine.
  • Make the cumin crème fraîche. Combine the crème fraîche, lemon juice and remaining toasted cumin in a mixing bowl, and stir to combine. Thin the mixture slightly with a few tablespoons of water. Add a pinch of salt.
  • Assemble the salad on a large serving plate. Put the crème fraîche in the center of the plate, and using the back of a spoon, spread it evenly across the bottom. Arrange the carrots on top of the crème fraîche. Sprinkle the onion and the nuts on top of the carrots, then add the supremes of blood orange. Sprinkle the herbs across the top of the salad, and finish with a pinch or two of salt. Make a mess when serving, so that everyone gets plenty of crème fraîche along with the vegetables.

SUMMER LETTUCE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



Summer Lettuce Salad with Buttermilk Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups packed green leaf lettuce (rinsed, crisped, and broken into pieces)
1 cup shelled fresh green peas, uncooked
Buttermilk dressing, recipe follows
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Divide the lettuce onto 4 chilled luncheon plates. Top each serving with peas. Drizzle dressing over salads.
  • Stir together the mustard, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, paprika, and red pepper in a pint jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add the buttermilk; cover and shake until combined.

BUTTERMILK-HERB DRESSING



Buttermilk-Herb Dressing image

This tangy dressing loaded with fresh herbs brings any salad to life.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh leafy herbs (parsley, chives, basil and/or dill)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, herbs and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Whisk in the buttermilk and a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper until blended.

RED-LEAF LETTUCE AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



Red-Leaf Lettuce and Watercress Salad with Buttermilk Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Dairy     Onion     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Watercress     Lettuce     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon English-style dry mustard, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon or to taste, crumbled
1 large head red-leaf lettuce, rinsed, spun dry, and torn into pieces
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded and sprigs rinsed and spun dry
1/2 small red onion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic paste, mustard, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste until smooth. In a large bowl toss lettuce, watercress, and onion with dressing.

ROASTED CARROT SALAD



Roasted Carrot Salad image

Inspired by an incredibly popular salad sold in a local award winning market here in Woodstock, VT. Since they don't give out the recipe, I had to figure it out on my own. But I (and others) believe that my version is infinitely better, and I'm sure you will agree. This light, fresh and healthy salad is perfect for summer days and presents well for BBQ's, potlucks, and dinner parties alike and it is guaranteed to impress and get rave reviews every time.

Provided by Morgan

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds carrots, peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal
½ cup slivered almonds
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
⅓ cup dried cranberries
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled Danish blue cheese
2 cups arugula

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine the carrots, almonds, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread out onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake the carrots in the preheated oven until soft and the edges turn brown, about 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Once cool, return the carrots to the mixing bowl, and drizzle with honey and vinegar; toss until coated. Add the cranberries and blue cheese; toss again until evenly mixed. Combine with the arugula and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 370.3 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

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