Farmers Market Salad With Aged Gouda And Roasted Portabellas Recipes

FARMERS MARKET SALAD WITH AGED GOUDA AND ROASTED PORTABELLAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
• Toss mushrooms with 3 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a bowl. Roast in 1 layer in a 4-sided sheet pan, turning once, until golden-brown and tender, about 15 minutes. Cool mushrooms.
• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 5 tablespoons oil in a bowl until combined. Toss mushrooms, greens, and cheese with enough dressing to coat.

FARMERS MARKET ORZO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Brush yellow squash, zucchini and onion with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until lightly charred and tender, turning once. Cool slightly. Cut into 1-in. pieces., In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice and remaining oil until blended. In a large bowl, combine orzo, grilled vegetables, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and remaining salt and pepper. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

ROASTED PORTABELLAS WITH MEDITERRANEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place Reynolds® Oven Bag in 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
• Add flour and balsamic dressing to oven bag; gently squeeze bag to blend ingredients. Add mushrooms and onions; turn bag several times to coat vegetables with dressing.
• Close bag with nylon tie. Cut six 1/2-inch slits in neck of bag. Tuck ends of bag in pan.
• Bake 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender when pierced with a fork. COMBINE salad ingredients in a large bowl while mushrooms are baking.
• Remove mushrooms from oven and carefully cut open bag. Let cool slightly. Serve on plate with salad; drizzle additional balsamic vinaigrette dressing over mushrooms and salad, if desired.

FARMERS' MARKET ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD-STUFFED AVOCADOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine the carrots, zucchini, squash, and red pepper. Toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well. Spread in 1 layer on a foil lined baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done, set aside to cool.
• Remove the corn kernels by standing the cob on a plate or in a wide shallow bowl. Set the blade of a small, sharp knife at the juncture of the kernels and cob. Slice downward to remove the kernels. Repeat this procedure, working your way around the cob, until all the kernels are removed. Set aside.
• Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove pit, leaving the skin on. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent avocados from discoloring.
• In a large bowl, mix roasted vegetables, corn, remaining lemon juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and fresh herbs. Taste and reseason with salt and pepper, if needed.
• Place each avocado half on a small bed of mixed greens or arugula, if using. Top each avocado half with a generous serving of the roasted vegetable salad. Sprinkle lemon zest on top and serve.

FARMERS' MARKET SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the walnuts on a sheet tray and cook until toasted, 8 to 10 minutes, and then cool to handle. Chop the walnuts and reserve.
• In a medium bowl combine the olive oil, miso, vinegar, honey and a pinch of pepper. Whisk until well blended. Taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and more pepper if necessary.
• In a large bowl combine the greens, pears, feta and toasted walnuts. Add the dressing and toss to evenly coat. Transfer the salad to serving plates and serve immediately.