Sunnys Easy Grilled Garden State Salad Food

SUNNY'S BBQ SALMON AND EASY SALAD

Steps:

• For the salmon: Pat the salmon dry. Place the salmon skin-side down on a piece of nonstick aluminum foil on a baking sheet or a cedar plank that was soaked in water for 1 to 2 hours. In a zigzag motion, drizzle the liquid smoke over the flesh of the salmon and brush it in; let rest 5 minutes. Season the salmon with salt.
• For the rub: In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chile flakes, salt and pepper. Gently pour the seasoning blend over the entire top of the salmon, patting it into the flesh evenly. Let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven or a grill to 300 degrees F.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the salmon. Place the salmon on the foil directly onto the grill or in the oven (or the salmon on the plank). Cook until medium rare, 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size.
• For the easy salad: In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, onion and lemon juice. Sprinkle lightly with salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Rest for a few minutes, then drizzle over the olive oil and toss again.
• Remove the salmon from the skin and flake over the salad.

SUNNY'S EASY GRILLED LONDON BROIL WITH TOMATO AND FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• For the steak: In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle it all over the London broil and rub. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and rest for 2 hours.
• For the salad: In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, parsley, fennel bulb and fronds and garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together the agave nectar, red wine vinegar, olive oil, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and toss. Rest at room temperature, tossing halfway through, for about 2 hours.
• Preheat a grill to high heat and leave one side of the grill off for indirect heat. Unwrap the steak and drizzle it with olive oil. Place the steak over the direct heat of the grill and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the steak, moving it to the indirect heat side, close the grill and cook until the internal temperature registers 130 degrees F for medium rare. Remove from the grill, cover gently with aluminum foil and rest for 10 minutes.
• Slice the meat against the grain, top with the tomato salad and serve.

SUNNY'S EASY GRILLED CABBAGE "STEAKS" WITH APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the sauce. Stir together the hot pepper jelly, orange juice, vinegar, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl or liquid measure. Stir and set aside.
• Grill the cabbage. Preheat the grill to 350 degrees F.
• Brush both sides of the cabbage with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the slices over the direct heat of the grill and cook until the bottom is slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Flip the cabbage and brush with the pepper jelly sauce. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes and remove to serving plates.
• Top with the salad. Combine the apples, tomatoes, scallions, lemon juice and a drizzle of the sauce in a medium bowl (make it as saucy as you like). Toss to coat and place an equal amount of the salad on the center of each grilled cabbage slice. Top with a few basil leaves. Eat it!

SUNNY'S GRILLED CHICKEN AND KALE SALAD WITH SUNNY'S CREAMY "EQUAL-PARTS" HARISSA SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, mayonnaise, buttermilk, cilantro, scallions and a few grinds of black pepper.
• For the salad: In the same large bowl, add the kale salad mix, chicken, grapes, strawberries and tomatoes. Use 2 serving spoons or tongs to toss and coat everything with the dressing on the bottom. Serve, but this is a salad that actually will hold 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator without the kale wilting!

SUNNY'S EASY GRILLED RATATOUILLE

Steps:

• Heat a grill to 350 degrees F. (Or preheat the oven on its lowest temperature setting.)
• Make a large aluminum foil pouch and add the tomatoes, onions, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, Italian seasoning, paprika, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Gently toss together and then tightly close the aluminum pouch.
• Place the pouch over the indirect heat area of your grill (or in the oven on the lowest setting). Cook, picking up the pouch with tongs and tossing 2 to 3 times while cooking, until everything sounds soft inside, anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes depending on the cooking method.
• Pour the aluminum pouch contents into a large bowl. Add the lemon zest and a spritz of lemon juice and toss. Taste and season with salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Sprinkle over the parsley and serve.

SUNNY'S EASY MUSTARD PICKLED VEGGIES

Steps:

• Prepare the veggies. Peel the cucumbers and slice into 3/4-inch coins or slice lengthwise into spears. Peel and thinly slice half of the onion, then finely chop the other half. Place the cucumbers, corn, jalapeno, onion and thyme in a heat-safe jar or sealable container.
• Prepare the liquid. Heat the vinegar, honey, sugar, mustard, peppercorns, garlic, a nice pinch of salt and 1 cup water in a small pot on medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Taste and adjust with more sugar or salt if needed. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Pour the hot liquid over the prepared veggies and stir. Cover and refrigerate until fully chilled. Serve chilled or room temperature.

SUNNY'S EASY WEDGE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with nonstick aluminum foil.
• Place the bacon on the lined sheet tray. Sprinkle on the brown sugar and steak seasoning. Bake until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool enough to touch, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic and honey, parsley and thyme. Season to taste. Add the onion and tomatoes. Let sit until the tomatoes are slightly darker in color and the onions have softened slightly, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Place the wedges on plates. Top each with the onion and tomato mixture and any remaining liquid. Drizzle the wedges with the blue cheese dressing and top with the crumbled blue cheese and the bacon pieces. Serve immediately.

SUNNY'S EASY GRILLED CAULIFLOWER IN POP POP SAUCE

Steps:

• For the cauliflower: Preheat the oven or a grill for cooking over indirect heat to 400 degrees F.
• Lightly brush the oil on the cauliflower. (If roasting, cut into florets and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil.) Sprinkle with salt, a few grinds of pepper and paprika, if using.
• Place the cauliflower stem-side down over the indirect heat and grill until golden and tender when pierced with a fork or the tip of a knife, about 40 minutes. (If roasting, roast until the cauliflower is golden in parts, 20 to 25 minutes.)
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, chile sauce, honey and sriracha and whisk until smooth. Taste and season with salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Cut the cauliflower unto large florets and add to a large bowl. Drizzle the sauce over the cauliflower and toss to coat evenly. Transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with the scallions, spritz with lemon wedges, and serve hot, warm or chilled.

GARDEN STATE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium high (about 400˚ F). Prepare the pork roll and corn: Mix the honey and liquid smoke in a small bowl. Brush on both sides of the pork roll. Brush the corn on all sides with the olive oil. Grill the pork roll, flipping once when a peek beneath reveals grill marks, 3 to 5 minutes. Grill the corn, rolling it occasionally to get some charred kernels, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, then chop the pork into cubes small enough to fit on your fork and cut the corn kernels off the cobs. Add the pork and corn kernels to a large bowl.
• Make the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, cilantro, thyme, garlic, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small jar with a lid or in a small bowl. Shake or whisk until combined.
• Assemble the salad: Add the chopped tomatoes to the bowl with the pork roll and corn. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro and thyme.

KING'S GREENS

Steps:

• In a stock pot on medium heat, melt the butter and then add the oil, onions, and ham hock. Stir and cook until the onions are translucent and tender. Add the garlic and cook a bit more, and then add the greens and saute until they become bright green. Add the stock, water, and vinegar, and then raise the heat to a boil, lower to a simmer, and cook for at least 1 1/2 hours. When ready, the ham hock meat will be easy to remove from the bone. Do so and make sure each serving gets a chunk of ham hock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, remembering the ham hock and broth will add salt content. Add a little extra vinegar at the end, if desired.

SUNNY'S GRILLED TO CHILL SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Prepare the ingredients for the grill. Cut the carrots into halves equal in length. Then cut the smaller tip of the carrot into fourths lengthwise and the larger half into sixths or eighths. The key is making the spears all the about the same size. Line up the prepared carrots, corn and pineapple slices on a tray and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle all with a pinch or two of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Flip the pineapple rings and repeat the process for them only. Roll and jiggle the rest to fully coat them.
• Grill the prepared ingredients. Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high. Place the carrots, corn, and pineapple rings directly on the grill. Use tongs to tend to the grill. Roll and flip the vegetables until your personal preference for doneness, pulling each off to a tray when done. The carrots are best when charred, caramelized and a bit crispy on the ends, 10 to 12 minutes. Corn is great fresh, so just go for color on all sides, about 8 minutes total. The pineapples are best when slightly charred, but still juicy, about 6 minutes total, flipping once.
• Combine the salad ingredients. When the grilled goods are all cool enough to handle, chop the carrots, pineapples and trim the kernels off the corn. Add to a bowl along with the scallions, celery and cucumber.
• For the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, add the pineapple juice, mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar and liquid smoke and whisk until combined. Continue to whisk rigorously while slowly pouring the olive oil into the bowl with your other hand, or with the help of a friend, nice to have them in the kitchen! Taste the vinaigrette and season with a pinch of salt and few grinds of black pepper.
• Dress the salad. Pour the vinaigrette over the bowl then gently toss using tongs. Serve room temperature or chilled.