Grilled Vegetable Salad With Tarragon Vinaigrette Food

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
• Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
• Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
• Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Chill salad plates.
• VINAIGRETTE:.
• Muddle the tarragon with a mortar and pestle (or mash between to tablespoons).
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and mustards. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until well blended. Stir in shallots, garlic and and tarragon. Add lemon pepper to taste.
• BLANCH BEANS:.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil.
• Drop the beans into the rapidly boiling water and bring back to a boil and cook uncovered for 8 - 10 minutes, testing the the beans after 8 minutes.
• Once desired doneness is reached, immediately drain in colander and run cold water over them to stop the cooking process.
• Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl, toss with 1/4 cup vinaigrette; set aside.
• PREPARE VEGETABLES FOR GRILLING:.
• Salt zucchini and place cut side down on wire rack which has been placed on cookie sheet to collect the water. Allow to sit for 20 minutes.
• Place potatoes in a steamer (or use a microwave steam bag) and steam until partially cooked, approximately 4-5 minutes (less for microwave), Time will vary depending on size of the potatoes.
• To Grill Vegetables:.
• Preheat grill and oil grate (or better yet use a grill pan, which keeps the smaller pieces from going through the grate).
• Place peppers on grill and blacken on all sides; transfer from grill to a covered dish for 10 minutes, then peel the blackened skin off. (Do not run under water as you will lose flavor.) Cut into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
• Brush zucchini, onions, mushrooms and potatoes with olive oil.
• Grill over hot coals to desired doneness, approximately 4-6 minutes per side, or until grill marks are apparent on both sides.
• Remove from grill and cool slightly.
• Cut vegetables into 1-inch pieces.
• Place grilled vegetables in large bowl and toss with 1/2 cup vinaigrette; top with green beans (drizzling the vinaigrette over the vegetables).
• Line chilled serving plates with Roamaine lettuce; top with grilled vegetables.
• Crumb feta cheese on top; and garnish with toasted walnuts and tarragon leaves.
• Pass remaining dressing.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, with a whisk, beat together 1 tablespoon vinegar, salt, pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and beat until emulsified. Add the other tablespoon of vinegar and 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and beat until emulsified. Top the mixture with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir in parsley. Add the garlic clove. Refrigerate until ready to use. Cook pasta per package instructions, drain, rinse with cold water until cool, add to bowl and toss with olive oil and garlic clove. Set aside.
• Brush vegetables with olive oil. On a hot grill roast peppers, corn, zucchini and red onion until browned and tender. Remove from grill. Remove kernels from corn and roughly chop remaining vegetables. Toss grilled vegetables and reserved vinaigrette with pasta. Serve at room temperature.

GRILLED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD WITH PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, with a whisk, beat together 1 tablespoon vinegar, salt, pepper. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and beat until emulsified. Add the other tablespoon of vinegar and 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and beat until emulsified. Top the mixture with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir in parsley. Add the garlic clove. Refrigerate until ready to use. Cook pasta per package instructions, drain, rinse with cold water until cool, add to bowl and toss with olive oil and garlic clove. Set aside. Brush vegetables with olive oil. On a hot grill roast peppers, corn, zucchini and red onion until browned and tender. Remove from grill. Remove kernels from corn and roughly chop remaining vegetables. Toss grilled vegetables and reserved vinaigrette with pasta. Serve at room temperature.

GRILLED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH ARUGULA, RANCH TOMATOES AND TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Tarragon Vinaigrette:
• In a small bowl add olive oil, sherry vinegar, chopped tarragon, salt and cracked pepper and whisk. Reserve for salad.
• Brush zucchini and squash with tarragon vinaigrette and grill lightly on both sides. Reserve for salad.
• In a large bowl, combine the arugula, tomatoes, and tarragon vinaigrette; add a little at a time. Do not overdress salad; greens should be lightly coated. Lay out 8 plates, arrange 1 zucchini slice and 1 yellow squash slice on each plate, add a handful of arugula tomato salad and season with salt and cracked pepper.

GRILLED POTATO SALAD WITH ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE AND LEMON-MUSTARD-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot of generously salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until the potatoes are just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then cut the potatoes into quarters.
• Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high.
• Toss the potatoes with a little canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the potatoes in a grill basket and grill, covered, tossing and turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and immediately add the vinaigrette. Put the arugula on top and scatter the goat cheese over the arugula. Season with salt and pepper. Quickly and gently fold the mixture once or twice to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, mustard, tarragon, honey, and a little salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the Dressing: Whisk the oil garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in bowl.
• For the Salad: Toss zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers with 3 tablespoons oil in bowl and season with salt and pepper. Brush onion and baguette with remaining 5 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables and bread until charred on both sides, just 1 or 2 minutes for bread, and up to 12 minutes for onions.
• Chop vegetables roughly and toss with pine nuts and 2 tablespoons dressing in bowl. Toss salad greens with 2 tablespoons dressing in second bowl.
• Place 3 bread slices on each large plate. Top bread with salad, then vegetable. Drizzle with remaining dressing; garnish with Parmesan. Serve.

GRILLED VEGETABLE AND RICE SALAD WITH FISH-SAUCE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For salad:
• Preheat oven to 250°F. Spread out coconut (if using) on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring often, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool on pan.
• Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Brush grill grates with oil. Meanwhile, combine okra, corn, zucchini, chiles, eggplant, and salt in a large bowl; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Grill vegetables (use a grill basket if you have one), turning frequently, until crisp-tender and lightly charred, about 8 minutes. Place chiles in a medium bowl; cover tightly with plastic to let steam for easy peeling. Set chiles aside for dressing.
• Cut corn kernels from cobs; place in a large bowl. Cut zucchini and eggplant into irregular 1" pieces; place in bowl with corn. Trim any tough tops from okra and cut okra in half lengthwise; add to bowl. Set aside.
• For dressing and assembly:
• Peel or scrape off charred skin from chiles and discard. Purée chiles (with seeds) and garlic in a food processor or mash with a mortar and pestle until a coarse paste forms. Add sugar and process or pound until dissolved. Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
• Drizzle dressing over warm vegetables; add herbs and toasted coconut (if using); toss well.
• Scoop steamed rice onto a platter and top with salad.

TARRAGON SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 9 ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH LEMON-MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:
• Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• For vegetables:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange all vegetables on baking sheets. Lightly brush all vegetables with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill asparagus, green onions, zucchini, and corn until lightly charred and just tender, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus and zucchini, and 10 minutes for corn. Return vegetables to same sheets.
• Grill endive and radicchio until lightly charred, turning often, about 8 minutes. Transfer to baking sheets with other vegetables. Place tomatoes, skin side down, on grill and cook until just charred, about 3 minutes. Turn tomatoes; grill until just beginning tosoften, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to sheets with other vegetables.
• Cut asparagus, green onions, and zucchini crosswise into 1-inch pieces; place in large bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Cut endive in half lengthwise. Remove cores from endive and radicchio. Chop into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; add to bowl. Coarsely chop tomatoes. Using slotted spoon, add tomatoes to bowl. Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Mix vinaigrette into vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and toss with your hands until evenly distributed. To serve, gather a handful of salad and gently drop it onto a salad plate, forming a pyramid.

GRILLED-VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD WITH PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend parsley, vinegar and garlic in processor until parsley is finely chopped, scraping down sides of bowl twice. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup olive oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse under cold water and drain again. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place smoke chips in 8x6-inch foil packet with open top. Set packet atop coals about 5 minutes before grilling.
• Brush corn, zucchini and onion with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until cooked through and beginning to brown, turning often, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut kernels from corncobs. Cut zucchini and onion into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Add corn kernels, zucchini and onion to pasta in large bowl. Mix in enough vinaigrette to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

GRILLED ROMAINE HEARTS WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, tarragon, olive oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Slice Romaine hearts in half length-wise. Brush the cut side will olive oil or spray with vegetable oil.
• After grilling the rest of you meal and when the coals are low, place the Romaine hearts cut sided down over the coals. Grill for 4 minutes. (Keep an eye on these as they can burn easily!).
• Remove Romaine hearts from grill. Drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with crumbled cheese. Serve immediately.