Citrus Salad With Toasted Seeds And Pine Nuts Food

CHICKEN PAILLARD WITH CURRY GRAVY

Steps:

• Cut each chicken breast across but not all the way through the meat and open the breast up; pound gently and flatten to form large, very thin cutlets. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Combine the garlic, zest, juice, tarragon and extra-virgin olive oil in a shallow dish and turn the chicken to coat evenly in the mixture. Let marinate 15 minutes.
• Heat a griddle or grill pan over medium-high heat. (Alternatively, chicken can be cooked off 1 at a time in a large skillet.) Shake the excess marinade off the chicken and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly browned. Discard the marinade.
• Meanwhile, heat a small skillet or pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the shallot; cook gently 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the curry powder and stir; whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute more. Then whisk in the broth and bring to a bubble. Add the peas and simmer in the sauce for 2 minutes.
• Spoon the gravy into small pools on a platter and top with the chicken. Serve with the Citrus Salad alongside or on top of the chicken.
• Gently toast the sunflower and sesame seeds with the pine nuts in small pan over medium heat.
• Combine the shallot, preserves or honey, Dijon, juice and vinegar. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil to emulsify and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the lettuce with the tarragon, orange and grapefruit sections, dress with the seeds and dressing just before serving.

EVERYTHING ROASTED NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place blanched almonds and hazelnuts on a cookie sheet and roast 7 to 8 minutes; your nose will know when they're done.
• Melt butter in small skillet with hot sauce, grill seasoning, and cumin. Remove from heat.
• Remove toasted nuts from oven and drizzle with butter and spices. Add smoked nuts and seeds to the cookie sheet and toss Everything Nuts to combine. Transfer nuts to a serving dish.
• Serve warm.

TRI-COLOR CHOPPED SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Whisk together the mustard, red wine vinegar and chopped oregano in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil until the consistency is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Toss together the radicchio, Belgian endive, arugula, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pine nuts in a large salad bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss lightly to coat. Divide onto four chilled salad plates and serve.

LIME TOASTED NUTS

Steps:

• Put the nuts in a pan over medium heat and toast, tossing continually until they are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Watch them carefully so they don't burn.
• Squeeze over the lime juice and drizzle on the tamari or soy sauce. Sprinkle with a small pinch of sea salt.
• Mix well with a wooden spoon to coat evenly. Cook off the liquid, tossing and stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Tip into a serving bowl. Or store the cooled nuts in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Place pine nuts in a small frying pan and toast on medium heat until golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
• Cool and set aside.
• Core apple and cut into 1/2 inch chunks.
• Coat in lemon juice as you cut it up to prevent browning.
• Set aside.
• To prepare dressing: In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, balsamic vinegar, oil, honey, poppy seeds, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Add spinach and toss to coat well.
• Arrange spinach in individual salad bowls and top with apple chunks, drained mandarin orange segments, and toasted pine nuts.

DRUNKEN CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and serve immediately or chill up to several hours, until ready to serve.

CITRUS SALAD WITH TOASTED SEEDS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Gently toast the sunflower and sesame seeds with the pine nuts in small pan over medium heat.
• Combine the shallot, preserves or honey, Dijon, juice and vinegar. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil to emulsify and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the lettuce with the tarragon, orange and grapefruit sections, dress with the seeds and dressing just before serving.