Bibb And Citrus Salad With Sesame Crunch Food

BIBB-AND-CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Make the Cranberry-Dijon Vinaigrette: Place dried cranberries, shallot, red wine vinegar, and orange juice in a food processor; let stand 10 minutes. Add olive oil and Dijon mustard. Pulse to finely chop, 4 to 5 times. Season with salt and pepper.
• Gently toss together lettuce, radicchio, oranges, grapefruits, celery, and Cranberry-Dijon Vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve topped with goat cheese.

MA'S CITRUS CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Combine the apple cider vinegar and mustard in a small bowl, then slowly whisk in the olive oil (this step is called emulsifying). Make sure it's fully incorporated. Whisk in the orange juice, honey, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then set aside or refrigerate.
• For the salad: Combine the coleslaw mix, kale, almonds, onions and clementines in a large salad bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette and serve.

BIBB-AND-CITRUS SALAD WITH SESAME CRUNCH

Steps:

• Sesame Crunch:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine almonds, sesame seeds, coriander, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add egg white and stir to combine. Spread mixture into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Roast, stirring once, until golden and crunchy, about 12 minutes. If sticking to pan, scrape up with a spatula, then let cool completely. Crunch can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. (Makes 3/4 cup.)
• Salad:Remove peel and white pith from grapefruits. Slice 2 into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Hold remaining grapefruit over a bowl and cut between membranes, allowing segments to fall into bowl. Squeeze juice into bowl.
• Whisk together mustard, vinegar, 2 teaspoons juice, and coriander. Gradually whisk in both oils until thick and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss lettuce with 1/4 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper. Serve with avocados, grapefruit slices and segments, herbs, and sesame crunch, drizzled with more dressing.

CRUNCHY ASIAN SESAME SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuces, cabbage, carrots, peppers and onions with cheese in a large bowl and toss together.
• When ready to serve, dish up a portion and add rice noodles, nuts and sesame to taste.
• Top with dressing and enjoy!

CITRUS SESAME NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to he package directions and drain it. Immediately rinse the pasta under cold running water and drain it again.
• In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, snow peas, summer squash, carrots, and bok choy.
• to make the dressing, combine the orange juice, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, and salt in a small bowl and vigorously whisk the mixture. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking all the while.
• Pour enough dressing over the pasta and vegetables to coat them lightly, then toss them again. Just before serving, top the salad with orange sections and a sprinkling of toasted seasme seeds.