Vermont Country Salad Recipes

VERMONT COUNTRY SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the vinaigrette, combine the syrup, vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl.
• Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly.
• Season with the salt and pepper and set aside.
• Place the bacon in one layer in a skillet and set over medium heat.
• Cook, turning once or twice, until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towel and let cool slightly.
• Crumble.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the greens, cheddar cheese, croutons and the bacon.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the top and toss to combine.
• Place a neat mound on each plate and serve immediately.

COUNTRY SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the eggs in a pan of boiling water for exactly 8 mins. Lift from the pan, cool under the cold tap, then peel and halve.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, capers and spring onions. Toss together most of the dressing with the leaves. Place on a serving dish, top with the halved eggs and drizzle over the remaining dressing. Serve on its own or with slices of ham.

COUNTRY SALAD (LIDIA BASTIANICH)

Steps:

• Fill a pot or saucepan with 3 quarts water, and heat it to boiling.
• Tear off any tough leaves at the base of the cauliflower and cut out the core; break or cut the large branches in to small florets, drop them into the boiling water, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Lift from water, and drain well in a colander; when cool, put the florets in a large bowl.
• As soon as the cauliflower is out of the pot, return the water to a boil and drop in the potatoes; cook them at a gentle boil just until a knife blade pierces the center easily--don't let them get mushy.
• Drain and briefly cool the potatoes; peel them while still warm, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and put them in the serving bowl with the cauliflower.
• Peel and core the apples; cut into 1/4-inch dice, and add to the salad bowl.
• Trim the radishes, quarter them in wedges, and drop into the bowl along with the diced onion, cubes of Asiago, and toasted walnuts.
• Sprinkle the salt over the salad pieces and toss; drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the salad and toss; sprinkle on the parsley and toss once more, and serve.

COUNTRY SALAD

Steps:

• In salad bowl place greens, scallions and cucumber.
• Rinse cheese and crumble over salad.
• Add olives and capers.
• Whisk oil with vinegar and beat in cinnamon, mustard and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss.

FRENCH COUNTRY SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk champagne vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified. Stir in walnuts. Season with pepper. Set aside.
• Stir onions, balsamic vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a skillet; season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have absorbed most of the liquid, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Let onions cool.
• Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple; cook, flipping once, until just beginning to brown and soften, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat; set aside.
• To serve, arrange 2 slices of ham on each of 4 plates. Toss lettuce with dressing; divide among plates. Arrange cheese and apple slices on top, evenly dividing among plates. Garnish each plate with 2 onions. Serve with bread.