Finger Salad With Anchovy Vinaigrette Food

SALAD WITH ANCHOVY-MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, use the flat side of a knife or a mortar and pestle to make a paste out of garlic and a pinch of salt. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic paste, anchovy, mustard and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in oil until combined. Season with salt and pepper and more lemon if desired.
• In a large bowl, toss enough dressing with arugula and radicchio to lightly coat leaves. Serve immediately.

CHICORY SALAD WITH LEMON ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Finely grate the zest from the lemon. Squeeze the juice from the lemon, and discard the seeds. Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, and anchovies in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
• Discard the outer leaves of the radicchio and escarole. Cut out the tough cores, and tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. Place in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with salad dressing. Lightly toss to coat. Serve on salad plates.

FINGER SALAD WITH ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine mustard, anchovies, and lemon juice. Process until smooth. With machine running, add oil in a steady stream until smooth and emulsified. Stir in parsley; season with pepper. Serve in small bowls, with lettuces on the side for dipping.

MARINATED POTATO SALAD WITH ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, sugar, anchovy fillets and garlic. Puree until smooth.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and cut into cubes. Pour prepared vinaigrette over potatoes and marinate overnight.
• Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Combine the potatoes and dressing, sausage, green onions, parsley and olives. Toss together well and season with salt and pepper to taste.

ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except shallot in a blender, and turn the machine on. A creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds. Taste, and add more vinegar if necessary, about a teaspoon at a time, until the balance tastes right.
• Add shallot, and turn machine on and off a few times, until shallot is minced within the dressing. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve. (This vinaigrette is best made fresh but will keep refrigerated for a few days. Before using, bring it back to room temperature, and whisk briefly.)

ROMAINE SALAD WITH ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Add chopped anchovies. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Place lettuce in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, add the garlic and anchovies and chop. Add the rest of the ingredients for the dressing and combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place lettuce in a bowl and add the tomatoes and crutons. Toss with the dressing ~ or ~ toss the lettuce with the dressing and place the lettuce on the plates. Dress with the tomatoes and crutons.

FINGER CAESAR SALADS

Steps:

• Using back of spoon, mash anchovy to puree in small bowl. Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.)
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add flattened garlic and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes; discard garlic. Add sourdough bread cubes and sauté until golden brown and crisp, about 9 minutes. Transfer bread cubes to paper towels and drain. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely, then store airtight at room temperature.)
• Arrange 4 large romaine lettuce leaves on each of 2 plates. Top each with 4 smaller leaves. Top lettuce with tomatoes. (Can be made 3 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.) Drizzle salads with dressing. Top with croutons and Parmesan shavings. Season generously with pepper and serve.

TUNA-MARJORAM SALAD WITH ANCHOVY&CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. Stir 8 cups fresh water in pot; add 1?2 cup marjoram sprigs and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 2 hours or until tender. Drain, discarding marjoram sprigs. Cool slightly.
• 2. In a small bowl mash anchovy fillets with a fork. Add parsley, capers, garlic, and mustard; mix thoroughly. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Add the 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking to combine ingredients. Season to taste with salt. Set aside.
• 3. Brush the tuna and onion slices with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Grill fish and onion on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 4 minutes. Turn and grill 4 to 5 minutes more or until tuna is slightly pink in center and onion is tender. (Or arrange the tuna and onion on unheated rack of broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 10 minutes or until tuna is slightly pink in center and onion is tender, turning once).
• 4. To serve, spoon beans onto 6 serving plates. Drizzle beans with remaining 4 tablespoons lemon juice. Place a fish fillet on each plate. Drizzle each serving with anchovy mixture. Serve with red onion slices. Sprinkle with additional marjoram sprigs. Makes 6 servings.
• *Test Kitchen Tip: Skinless salmon fillets can be used in place of tuna steaks. Salmon will be done when it flakes easily with a fork.