Herbed Whole Oat Salad Food

HERBED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• For the potato salad: Place the potatoes and whole garlic cloves in a large pot and cover by 2 inches with cold water. Season the water liberally with salt. Bring the potatoes to a simmer over medium heat and cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and garlic in a colander. Transfer to a sheet tray or cutting board. Gently press each potato and garlic clove to smash them and set them aside in a bowl, covering the bowl with aluminum foil to keep the potatoes warm.
• For the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the shallots, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt and a generous grinding of pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to emulsify the vinaigrette.
• Add the warm potatoes to the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Add the parsley, dill and tarragon to the potatoes. Toss to coat, seasoning with additional lemon juice and salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the Fresno chile and chives. Serve at room temperature or keep covered in the refrigerator overnight, tossing again before serving.

TOMATO-HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 2 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes into wedges. Whisk 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and chopped mixed herbs (such as chives, basil and parsley), 2 teaspoons each whole-grain mustard, mayonnaise and olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon honey and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and gently toss. Sprinkle with more chopped herbs.

TOMATO-HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Cut 2 pounds mixed tomatoes into wedges. Whisk 1 tablespoon each chopped mixed herbs and lemon juice, 2 teaspoons each whole-grain mustard, mayonnaise and olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with the tomatoes. Top with more herbs.

HERBED WHOLE-OAT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook oats 25 minutes. Drain oats in a colander and rinse under cold water. Set colander over a kettle of boiling water (oats should not touch water) and steam oats, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, 5 to
• 10 minutes (check water level in kettle occasionally, adding water if necessary).
• While oats are cooking, in a large bowl stir together onion, shallot, allspice, and salt. Stir in hot oats and cool. Stir in lemon juice, oil, parsley, mint, and salt and pepper to taste. Add cucumber and tomatoes and toss gently. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered (herbs may discolor slightly). Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

HERBED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Steam or boil the whole potatoes until tender when pierced. Remove and set aside to cool a little.
• Mix the mustard and vinegar in a big serving bowl until smooth, add the oil and season to taste if you want, then mix again until blended.
• Slice the potatoes and toss together with the herbs in the bowl of dressing. Serve on a bed of leaves.