Mesclun Salad With Truffle Vinaigrette Recipes

MESCLUN SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, MAPLE-GLAZED PECANS AND MAPLE DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil or line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine the pecans and maple syrup and toss gently to combine. Spread the pecans in a single layer on one of the prepared baking sheets. Roast in the preheated oven, stirring once, until the syrup is bubbling vigorously, about 5 minutes. Immediately scrape the glazed pecans onto the other prepared baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and set aside to cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, shallots, salt, pepper, maple syrup, mustard and vinegar. Whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a steady stream. (Alternatively, add all your ingredients to a jar, cover with lid, and shake vigorously to blend.) Set aside.
• Place the greens in a large bowl, drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add as much of the remaining vinaigrette as desired and toss again. Divide among individual plates, sprinkle with the cheese and reserved pecans and serve immediately.

HEALTHY MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• Blend everything together in a medium mixing bowl
• Toss with dressing and serve.

GREEN SALAD WITH THE ULTIMATE FRENCH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a two-cup glass measure, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and continue whisking until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve.

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.

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 WITH TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients except mesclun in a large bowl until combined. Just before serving, add greens and toss to coat.

STRAWBERRY-MANGO MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• Place the sugar, oil, salt, and vinegar in a jar with a lid. Seal jar, and shake vigorously to mix.
• In a large bowl, mix salad greens, sweetened dried cranberries, strawberries, mango, and onion. To serve, toss with dressing and sprinkle with almonds.

MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and drain salad leaves.
• Finely slice red capsicum.
• Shaved carrot.
• Chop spring onion.
• Cut tomatoes into wedges.
• Toss all ingredients with the salad leaves in a bowl.

WARM PORCINI SALAD WITH MESCLUN AND BLACK-TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the vinegars, mustard and truffle juice in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the truffle oil. (You should obtain an emulsified vinaigrette thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; if too thick, whisk in more truffle juice or water.) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• To make the salad, clean dirt from the mushrooms and, depending on their size, either slice them or cut into julienne. Set aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it just begins to turn brown. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, only until thoroughly warm and slightly tender. Add the shallots and remove from heat. Transfer the mushrooms to a mixing bowl and toss with half the vinaigrette and half the chives. Season with salt and pepper.
• In another bowl, toss the greens with the remaining vinaigrette and chives. Divide among 4 plates and top with mushrooms. Serve immediately.

TRUFFLE DRESSING/ HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette by combining the olive oil, truffle oil, white wine vinegar, and sugar.
• Season with salt and pepper and reserve.
• Clean and thoroughly dry the mesclun mix.
• Combine the mesclun, radicchio, parsley, and dill and toss thoroughly.
• Just before serving, whisk the vinaigrette vigorously and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Toss the salad with the vinaigrette and arrange on plates.
• Serve immediately.

MESCLUN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY-WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash and dry the greens, and place in refrigerator in a plastic bag.
• Whisk the vinegar, oil and mustard together; cover and refrigerate.
• To serve, bring dressing to room temperature. Just before serving, toss the greens with dressing.

MESCLUN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper. Add mesclun; toss to coat. Season again with salt and pepper.

MESCLUN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the olive oil, white-wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, and sugar. Process until the dressing is pink and cranberries are very finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the lettuce in a medium bowl, add the dressing, and toss to combine. Garnish with remaining dried cranberries, and serve immediately.