Pacific Northwest Salad Recipes

PACIFIC NORTHWEST SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients. Can be made up to 3 days ahead.
• Cut 2 of the pears ito 1/2" pieces. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pears; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/8 tsp salt. Cook 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and softened. Recipe can be made to this point up to 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Place cooked pears in center of 8 salad plates. In large bowl, toss salad mix with vinaigrette. Place on top of pears; sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Slice remaining 2 pears; arrange over greeens.

NORTHWEST SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Place salmon on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice; top with dill sprigs., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Flake salmon into large pieces., In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, sour cream, red pepper, snipped fresh dill, capers and remaining pepper and lemon juice., Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with peach, hazelnuts, blueberries, onion and salmon. Serve with dressing.

NORTHWEST SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• Sesame Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a jar. Shake well to mix; set aside. Salad: Cook shrimp in boiling water for 2 minutes or until they are pink. Drain well and transfer to a small bowl. Cool slightly. When they are cool, spoon 3 tablespoons dressing over shrimp and refrigerate until serving. Cook scallops in boiling water until white and opaque. Drain well and chill. Place snow peas in a colander and pour boiling water over them. Drain well. Transfer snow peas to a salad bowl and add cucumbers and celery. Toss slightly and chill. To assemble, add scallops and shrimp to the salad bowl. Pour Sesame Dressing over all and toss to coat. Garnish each serving of this colorful main dish salad with a lemon quarter. Let it be the focus of a summer party.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST STRAWBERRY, GOAT CHEESE & PINE NUT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine orange juice, oil, mustard and seasonings in the bottom of a large salad bowl. Whisk to blend.
• Top with salad greens, endive, strawberries, pine nuts and crumbled goats cheese.
• Toss and serve.