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Table of Contents
Salads
ARTICHOKE HEART, KALE, AND FARRO SALAD
INGREDIENTS
For the salad:
2 cups whole grain emmer or einkorn farro, dry
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large shallot, cut into long, thin slices
1 teaspoon Italian dried herbs
Sea salt, to taste
16 to 18 stems of kale, stems removed, coarsely chopped
cup dry white wine
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, quartered, and drained (marinated artichokes work well but are not necessary)
cup feta cheese
For the dressing:
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 small shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian dried herbs
2 tablespoons honey mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
On stove top, in medium-sized saucepan, add farro to 6 cups of salted boiling water.
Simmer on low as instructed on farro packaging (emmer can take 50 to 60 minutes, while einkorn may only take 20 to 25 minutes).
Drain and set aside to cool. (Note: This step may be done up to 5 days in advance).
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter.
Add sliced shallot and simmer on low until shallots are translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add Italian herbs and a salt to taste. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add chopped kale and white wine to pan. With burner still on low, cover the saucepan with a lid to steam kale for 2 to 3 minutes, or until its slightly wilted but maintains its structure.
Uncover, turn off heat, and transfer immediately to a large bowl to cool.
Once kale mixture is cool, add cooked farro and mix in quartered artichoke hearts.
In a blender, combine all the dressing ingredients and blend until the dressing is smooth.
Toss dresssing with kale and farro about 10 minutes prior to serving and top the salad with feta cheese.
ACTIVE TIME | TOTAL TIME | YIELD | SERVING SIZE |
30 minutes | 1 hour | 8 servings | 1/8 recipe |
ARUGULA AND PEAR SALAD
A new twist on an old tradition, this fun salad mixes traditional salad makings with a Mediterranean bar, made with black olives and walnuts.
INGREDIENTS
8 cups trimmed arugula, washed and drained
2 pears, preferably organic, skin on, cut into 1-inch chunks
cup walnuts or cashews
4 ounces Parmesan or Greek graviera cheese
Dressing:
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons orange juice (fresh)
Salt and pepper
teaspoon cayenne pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the arugula in a large bowl and add the chopped pears, and half of the nuts: set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together. Pour the mixture over the salad, and toss to combine. Salt to taste.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the cheese into thin strips and lay on top of the salad.
Sprinkle the remaining chopped nuts over salad, and serve immediately.
ACTIVE TIME | TOTAL TIME | YIELD | SERVING SIZE |
15 minutes | 15 minutes | 4 servings |
ARUGULA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, DATES, AND BUCKWHEAT CRUMBLE
For a delightfully crunchy salad topping, toast equal parts raw buckwheat and hemp hearts over a warm skillet. This crumble contributes a warm nuttiness to the dish that no crouton can rival.
INGREDIENTS
cup uncooked buckwheat groats
cup hemp hearts (shelled hemp seeds)
4 cups arugula (or other delicate salad greens, like spring mix)
6 dates, sliced
1 oz Manchego* cheese, grated
1 large grilled chicken breast (about 6 oz), diced
For the Dressing:
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
teaspoon honey
teaspoon salt
teaspoon pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small skillet, toast the buckwheat groats and hemp hearts over low heat until fragrant and toasted, but not burnt (about 10 minutes), shaking the skillet often. Remove from heat once toasted.
While the buckwheat and hemp are toasting, whisk together the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, toss arugula with then dressing, then add the dates, cheese, chicken, and toasted buckwheat and hemp. Divide among 2 plates and serve.
ACTIVE TIME | TOTAL TIME | YIELD | SERVING SIZE |
15 minutes | 15 minutes | 2 servings | 1/2 recipe |
With the creamy avocado, luscious broiled pineapple, peppery watercress, and a hint of cumin in the tangy dressing, this salad has it all.
Mix the garlic, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Taste for seasoning and set aside.
Cut the avocados lengthwise in half around the pit and remove the pit. Place the avocado halves cut side down on the work surface and slice lengthwise into 1-inch-wide wedges. Peel each segment by hand or with a paring knife, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place the watercress in a medium bowl and toss with half the dressing. Arrange on a large platter. Add the pineapple, red onion, and avocado to the same bowl and toss with the rest of the dressing. Mound the pineapple and avocado over the bed of watercress.