Easy Piedmont Salad Food

EASY ARUGULA SALAD (& MORE RECIPES!)

Steps:

• If necessary, shave the Parmesan cheese with a vegetable peeler. Thinly slice shallot.
• In large bowl, place the baby arugula, olive oil, lemon zest (optional), lemon juice, and kosher salt. Use your hands to toss everything so it's evenly coated. Add the Parmesan shavings and shallot and toss for a few seconds until combined. Taste and add additional salt if desired.

EASY PIEDMONT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Place the peppers in a large roasting tray, drizzle with 3tbsp olive oil and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
• Skin, deseed and roughly chop the tomatoes, mix with the anchovies, olives and garlic and seasoning. Spoon the mixture into the peppers and drizzle with remaining oil. Return to oven and cook for 10 minutes.
• Toss the arugula and basil together, scatter over a large plate, lay peppers on top and pour over pan juices.

QUICK ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice and blend until pureed.
• For the salad: Put the romaine and iceberg greens in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Top the salad with the pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan at the end.