Mediterranean Vinaigrette Food

MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, garlic clove, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and salt.
• Add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking until blended.

MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together lemon juice, garlic clove, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE FOR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the tahini, olive oil, olives, vinegar, parsley, mustard, shallot, thyme and orange zest in a mixing bowl and whisk until evenly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH LEMON CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine dressing ingredients in cruet or jar. Shake well to combine ingredients. This can be done in advance.
• Divide salad greens into four dishes. Top with tomatoes, olives, feta, and onion.
• Shake dressing and pour over salad. (You may not need all the dressing).

MEDITERRANEAN BEEF SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• SALAD:.
• Trim fat from steak. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place steak on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat until desired doneness, turning once halfway through broiling time. Allow 15 to 17 minutes for medium-rare doneness (145 degrees F) or 20 to 22 minutes for medium doneness (160 degrees F). Thinly slice steak.
• Divide romaine among 4 dinner plates. Top with sliced meat, red onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese. Drizzle with Lemon Vinaigrette.
• LEMON VINAIGRETTE:.
• In a screw-top jar combine olive oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano and garlic. Cover and shake well. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Makes about 1/2 cup.

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Pour all ingredients in a large glass jar, and whisk or mix with a spoon until well combined or you can also blend in a processor or a blender.
• Adjust all seasonings to suit taste, including the sugar and salt.
• Let sit in fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
• Shake very well before using.

MIXED GREENS WITH MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend first 5 ingredients in blender until well blended. Add oil; blend 15 sec.
• Place greens in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Top with cheese.