Spicyfigandartichokesalad Recipes

TUSCAN ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk dressing ingredients: in a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together all of vinaigrette ingredients together. Season with generous pinch of salt & black pepper to taste.
• Toss salad with dressing: in a large bowl, arrange all of chopped vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss until coated, taste and adjust seasoning if needed and enjoy!

SPICY CHOPPED SALAD WITH TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Combine salad ingredients in a bowl, toss with tortilla chip pieces. In a second bowl, combine taco sauce, lime juice, cilantro or parsley. Whisk in olive oil in a slow stream until dressing is combined. Toss salad with dressing to combine and coat ingredients evenly, then serve.

SPICY PASTA SALAD WITH SMOKED GOUDA, TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot; set aside.
• Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the adobo sauce in a small bowl.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, dressing, tomatoes and gouda. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and even an extra teaspoon or 2 of vinegar, if necessary. Stir in the basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

SLICED-ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the olive oil. Set the vinaigrette aside.
• Trim the stem end of an artichoke so it is no more than 2 inches long. Rub the cut part with a lemon wedge. Pull off all leaves, and discard. Using a melon baller, scoop out the choke, and discard. Rub the exposed heart with lemon wedge. Using a paring knife, trim around the edges of the heart, and discard parings. Rub trimmed artichoke with lemon wedge. Repeat with remaining artichokes.
• Place a mandoline over the bowl containing the lemon vinaigrette. Cut 1 trimmed artichoke into long, thin slices, and place in bowl. Immediately coat the slices with the vinaigrette. Repeat with the remaining 2 artichokes. Marinate 30 minutes.
• Place the chopped lettuce and parsley in the bowl with the artichokes, and toss. Serve the salad immediately.

SPICED CHICKPEA SALAD WITH TAHINI AND PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Make the chickpeas: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Pour the chickpeas into a small baking dish, about 6 inches by 8 inches. The chickpeas should be crowded together in a thick layer, not spread out. Pour in olive oil just until chickpeas are covered. (This will look like a lot, but don't worry: It forms part of the dressing.)
• Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and 2 big pinches each of salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Bake until oil is bubbling around the chickpeas and they are turning reddish-brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, make tahini sauce: Pour tahini into a bowl and whisk in lemon juice and garlic. The tahini will thicken and clump. Slowly whisk in warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sauce becomes smooth, creamy and pourable. Taste and season with salt, pepper and more lemon juice, if desired. Set aside.
• Cook the greens: Place a large frying pan over medium heat and drizzle lightly with olive oil. When hot, add the greens in batches, along with a big pinch of salt. Stir until wilted and tender and set aside.
• When ready to serve, in a large bowl, gently mix chickpeas and their cooking oil with the cooked greens, half the pita chips, and the chopped herbs. Mound chickpea mixture in 4 shallow bowls. Divide cucumber slices around chickpeas. Drizzle thickly with half the tahini sauce and scatter remaining pita chips on top. Place a lemon wedge on the side and serve, passing extra tahini sauce at the table.

SPICY ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium container with a lid, mix canola oil, tarragon vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard, and garlic. Cover, and shake until well blended. Place artichoke hearts into the mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 4 hours, or overnight.
• In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, red bell pepper, carrot, red onion, black olives, green olives, cucumber, and Romano cheese. Season with pepper. Pour in the artichoke and marinade mixture, and toss to coat.

CHICKPEA, ARTICHOKE, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chickpeas, artichokes, celery, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, oregano, and thyme together in a bowl; toss to coat completely.

SPICY CILANTRO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, vegetable oil, and sesame oil; season with salt. Add lettuce, cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro. Toss to combine.

SPICED FIG COCKTAIL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Rub the lemon wedge around the rim of the glass. Add the cinnamon sugar to a shallow bowl, then dip the rim of the glass in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the fig jam, water, and cinnamon. Microwave for 15-20 seconds, until melted and warmed through.
• In a cocktail shaker, combine the fig syrup, lemon juice, and tequila. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, until well combined, then add the ice and shake for 10 seconds more, or until the shaker is very cold to the touch.
• Add more ice to the prepared glass, then strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with the cinnamon stick.
• Enjoy!

SPICY FIG AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the ingredients: 1) thinly slice the red onion, 2) remove artichokes from jar, reserving the marinade if desired for dressing, and rinse, drain, and halve them, 3) slice the roasted pepper to about 1/8-1/4 inch slices, 4) halve the figs, 5) squeeze a ripe lime for the juice, and 6) slice the green onions. Now you're ready to put together the salad!
• In a skillet over medium temperature, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil (from the 1 1/2 Tbsp, divided) and add the red onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and a turn of your pepper mill and sauté for another minute.
• Add the prepared artichoke hearts and roasted red pepper and sauté until heated through, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl and set aside. Do not wipe out the skillet you used.
• Add the remaining olive oil (from the 1 1/2 Tbsp, divided), chili powder, and pinches ancho powder to the same skillet and heat over medium temperature. Stir to combine the oil and powders, distributing the mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan. Lay the halved figs cut-side-down on the mixture and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Make the salad dressing in a bowl by whisking together either 1/3 cup olive oil or 1/3 cup of reserved marinade and the lime juice, vinegar, honey, pomegranate syrup, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Get out a serving platter and place the baby spinach on it, then top artfully with the artichoke mixture and drizzle with 3-4 tablespoons of the dressing. Top with the seasoned fig halves and garnish with pecans, green onions, and crumbled feta. Place remaining dressing in a serving bowl with spoon, serve salad, and enjoy!
• Note: I'm thinking that the dressing with a revision using yogurt and much less oil would also be very nice for this salad!