Dandelion And Tomato Salad Appetizer Food

DANDELION SALAD WITH BEETS, BACON AND GOAT CHEESE TOASTS

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, lime juice, sherry vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk in olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut the beets into ¾-inch wedges. Put them in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Dress with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and toss to coat well. Set aside for at least 10 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• Put a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lardons and let them begin to brown and sizzle, then reduce heat and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or so, until lardons are barely crisp and lightly browned. Remove lardons from pan with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
• Paint baguette slices lightly on both sides with olive oil and top each with a slice of goat cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or so until bread is toasted and cheese has softened slightly. Put dandelion greens in a large shallow bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss gently to coat. Add up to 3 tablespoons of vinaigrette and toss to coat leaves well. Divide dressed leaves among 6 plates.
• Garnish each plate with beets, bacon, hard-cooked eggs and goat cheese toast. Alternatively, serve family style with garnishes scattered over the top of the salad.

DANDELION SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together dandelion greens, red onion, and tomatoes. Season with basil, salt, and pepper.

DANDELION GREENS (OR ARUGULA) AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Tear dandelion greens into bite sized pieces, discarding the tough parts and stems. Place greens in a salad bowl.
• Add onion, avocado tomato and cucumber.
• Add oil, lemon juice and seasoning.
• Toss.

FETTUCCINE WITH PANCETTA, PORCINI, AND TOMATO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook, turning, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
• Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms to pan. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down, about 2 minutes.
• Add wine and reduce by half, scraping up any bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Pour in milk and return pancetta to pan. Gently simmer until sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in well-salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Add reserved pasta water to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Parmesan.

TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the balsamic dressing. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dressing/balsamic-vinaigrette-very-versatile-dressing.html
• 2. With a serrated knife slice the tomato and mozzarella. Slice the mozzarella a bit thinner.
• 3. Place the tomato slice on the plate. Top with a tiny pinch salt and pepper. Place the basil leaf on top.
• 4. Then add the mozzarella; repeat.
• 5. I like to put the strips of prosciutto on the side of the plate.
• 6. Then top just the tomato mozzarella with the dressing.

DANDELION CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Blanch greens for 3 minutes and set aside.
• Brown meats, onion and garlic, add bread crumbs, parsley, dried herbs, salt, pepper, egg, and milk.
• Squeeze dandelion greens of all moisture.
• In a buttered casserole alternate layers of dandelions, pasta, crumbled browned meat mixture and tomato sauce.
• Top with cheese and bake 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
• Garnish with hot pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese and serve with crisp fresh bread.