Spring Salad With Dried Cranberries Pistachios And Olives Recipes

SPRING SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES, PISTACHIOS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine honey, cider vinegar, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth.
• Add oils and stir until completely emulsified.
• Finely chop olives.
• Cut avocado and tomatoes into small cubes, add to the dressing, then add shredded lettuce (or whatever green you use).
• Add chopped olives, pistachios and cranberries and mix well.
• Serve and enjoy!

SPRING BISCOTTI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Mix in eggs and egg white one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture using a wooden spoon.
• Stir in the white chocolate, dried cranberries, and pistachios.
• Cover, and chill for 30 minutes, or until dough is no longer sticky.
• Preheat oven to 325°FF (165°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface, and divide into halves.
• Form each half into a flattish log about 12 inches long by 3 inches wide.
• Arrange logs at least 3 inches apart on baking sheet.
• Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven, or until pale gold.
• Allow logs to cool on the baking sheet until cool enough to handle.
• On a cutting board, cut logs crosswise on a diagonal into 1 inch thick slices.
• Arrange on baking sheet.
• Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden.
• Transfer biscotti to wire racks, and cool completely.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

SPRING MIX WITH WALNUTS, CRANBERRIES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Rinse lettuces; divide between 2 bowls.
• Sprinkle with walnuts, cranberries and goat cheese, evenly between the 2 bowls.
• Dress with vinaigrette, to taste: Salt and Pepper, to taste.