Summer Anchovy Salad Recipes

SUMMER SALAD WITH ANCHOVY DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Cook the beans for 4 mins, so they still have a slight crunch, then scoop out with a slotted spoon into a colander and cool quickly with cold water. Tip the potatoes into the pan, add the eggs and simmer everything for 8 mins. Lift out the eggs, then leave to cool while the potatoes cook for 2 more mins until tender. Drain the potatoes.
• For the dressing, mash the anchovies with the side of a knife, then mix with the vinegar and olive oil in a large bowl. Stir in the beans, potatoes, olives and tomatoes. Peel and halve the eggs. Put the leaves into a large serving bowl, add the potato mix and eggs, then serve.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH LEMON, OLIVES AND ANCHOVIES

Steps:

• Toss greens with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Coat greens with oil and toss them again. Add olives to the salad bowl and arrange anchovies around the salad bowl. Sprinkle with chopped chives to garnish.

ANCHOVY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a covered jar and shake well.
• Chill in refrigerator.
• Before serving, shake thoroughly.

SUMMER ANCHOVY SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into fat wedges. Drizzle with olive oil and a splash of vinegar. Top with crumbled hard-boiled eggs and capers, then drape white anchovy fillets over. Top with some chopped flat-leaf parsley.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the shelling beans in a pot with water just to cover. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, a good pinch of salt and herb sprig. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for about 30 minutes, until beans are tender. Remove from heat, but let beans remain in their broth to stay moist.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the Romano beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, leaving them slightly al dente. Drain and spread the beans out on a large plate to cool.
• Cut eggplant crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Paint each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides, then season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• On a hot grill, under a hot broiler, or in a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook eggplant slices, in batches, for about 3 minutes per side until softened and lightly browned. With a spatula, transfer slices to a platter in one layer to cool.
• To assemble the salad, drain the shelling beans (save broth for another use), discarding herb sprig, and place in a wide, deep platter or salad bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and a tablespoon of olive oil.
• Season the Romano beans and tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper and a tablespoon of olive oil.
• Top shelling beans with Romano beans and tomatoes and toss briefly. Tuck grilled eggplant slices here and there. Garnish with basil leaves and anchovy fillets, if using. Drizzle with vinaigrette, if using. Serve at room temperature.

POTATO AND ANCHOVY SALAD

Steps:

• Put potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover generously with cold water. Add salt, and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes. Drain, and leave to cool.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the yolk of the hard-boiled egg and vinegar until smooth. Whisk in the sour cream and oil.
• Finely chop egg white, finely chop anchovies and finely slice 4 scallions. Whisk all into egg yolk mixture.
• Quarter potatoes; add to bowl of dressing. Fold to mix. Transfer to serving dish. Finely chop 2 remaining scallions, and scatter on top. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

GREEK SALAD WITH ANCHOVIES FOR TWO

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
• Add lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, feta, onion and olives; gently toss to combine.
• Divide the salad between 2 plates and top with anchovies.
• Can be eaten with warm pita breads, if desired.