Ham And Spring Vegetable Salad With Shallot Vinaigrette Food

SPRING VEGETABLES WITH WARM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring a wide pot of salted water to a boil. Trim the baby carrots, leaving just 1/2 inch of the green tops, then peel and halve lengthwise. Trim the spring onions, removing the root and all but 2 inches of the tops, and halve lengthwise. Snap or cut off the tough ends of the asparagus and peel the bottom half of each. Cut each spear in half crosswise (or into thirds, if long).
• Fill a large bowl with ice water. Add the carrots to the boiling water; cook until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the ice bath to cool, then remove to a colander to drain. Add the spring onions to the boiling water; cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, then cool in the ice water and remove to the colander. Repeat with the asparagus, cooking about 3 minutes. Pat the vegetables dry with a clean towel. (The vegetables can be prepared up to this point several hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the spring onions; sprinkle with the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring once or twice, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium; push the onions to one side of the skillet. Add the vinegar, mustard and 1/4 cup water to the other side of the skillet, whisking to combine; bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2 minutes. Toss with the onions. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
• Add the carrots, asparagus, parsley and dill to the skillet; toss to combine.

HAM AND SPRING VEGETABLE SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook potatoes and carrots in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Add asparagus and peas; cook until vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes longer. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Transfer to large bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Add ham to vegetables. Add Shallot Vinaigrette to salad and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Line bowl with spinach. Top with salad and serve.

EASY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, if desired.

SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine first five ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
• Toss with your favorite veggies and salads.

HERB SALAD WITH LEMON SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast the pistachio nuts and set aside to cool.
• Prepare the vinaigrette in a small, non-reactive bowl and allow to marinate. Best made at least 1 hour in advance.
• In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce of your choice with the remaining salad ingredients and 1 tablespoon of the salad dressing.
• Serve the remaining salad dressing on the side.

GARDEN VEGETABLE AND HAM SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Drain and rinse pasta in cold water and let chill.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining salad ingredients and set aside.
• In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended.
• Add cooked and cooled pasta to salad.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.