Diana Vreelands Salade Parisienne Recipes

DIANA VREELAND'S SALADE PARISIENNE

Steps:

• Toss the vegetables with the white-wine vinegar and 1/2cup olive oil, season and let sit for 1 hour.
• For the vinaigrette, mash the yolks of the eggs through a fine sieve into a bowl. Blend in the anchovy paste and whisk in 1/4cup olive oil, stirring until smooth. Add the mustard, tarragon vinegar, tuna, pickles, egg whites and tarragon.
• Drain the vegetables of excess marinade, place in a bowl, dress with the vinaigrette and mix lightly.

IRISH PUB SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Add the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, dried chives, parsley, garlic, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Transfer the dressing to a serving bowl and set aside.
• For the salad: Add the butter lettuce to a large serving bowl. Drain 1 cup of the Pickled Beets and add them to the bowl with the lettuce. Top with the cherry tomatoes, Cheddar, celery, cucumbers and eggs.
• Serve the dressing on the side or add it directly to the salad before serving.
• Add the vinegar, pickling spice, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until the sugar and salt are dissolved, about 4 minutes. Turn the heat off. Cut the beets into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes and add them to a quart-size airtight container along with the dill sprigs. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the beets and cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using.

SIMPLE PARISIAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover by 1 inch with water. Season with salt. Add bay leaf and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes can be easily pierced with a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Do not overcook.
• Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl together until emulsified.
• Drain cooked potatoes in a colander and cool until just warm enough to handle. Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch slices and transfer to a large bowl.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over potatoes, gently tossing to coat. Add shallots and parsley and toss lightly to combine.
• Set the potato salad aside for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.