Three Green Salad With Warm Brie Food

THREE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

WARM THREE-BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook a 12-ounce bag cut green beans as the label directs. Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon grainy mustard, 1 minced garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Cook 1 chopped red onion in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, 2 minutes. Add one 15-ounce can drained cannellini beans, one 10-ounce bag thawed frozen edamame and the green beans; heat through. Toss with the dressing, sprinkle with parsley.

THREE GREEN SALAD WITH WARM BRIE

Steps:

• Wisk together in a small bowl the oil of your choice,lemon juice and a little salt and pepper.
• Let stand at least an hour at room temp.
• If you use plain olive oil you may want to flavor to taste with a little garlic powder in the oil.
• Preheat the oven to 350*.
• Toss the dressing with the greens and divide among salad plates.
• Arrange brie on the baking sheet and bake until soft but not runny.
• You really need to stand there and keep an eye on it.
• (about one minute) Top each salad with the wedge of cheese and toasted pecans.
• A nice variation is a"fan" of thinly sliced pear on the plate.

MACHE WITH WARM BRIE AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the sliced bread on a sheet pan and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until crisp.
• Arrange the 4 wedges of Brie snugly in one layer in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Drizzle the honey over the wedges and then scatter the pistachios over the top. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on the ripeness of the Brie) until the Brie just begins to ooze but isn't melted. Be careful-it happens fast!
• Place the mache in a large bowl and toss it gently with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among 4 large salad plates and place a piece of the warm Brie with the pistachios in the center of each plate. Place a quarter of the apple slices on each plate fanned out on one side of the Brie. Place 2 or 3 slices of toasted baguette on the other side of the Brie and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the honey still in the baking dish and serve immediately.

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH BRIE

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1 cm cubes, spread in an 8 cup casserole dish.
• Cover and microwave for 8-10 min on High.
• Whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard; stir into potatoes.
• Sprinkle with onion and brie, cover & microwave for 30-40 seconds on High.
• Stir gently.
• Divide among 4 lettuce lined plates and garnish with radish slices and parsley if desired.

THREE GREENS AND FRUIT WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the vinegar, oil, onion, sugar, salt, hot sauce, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the walnuts, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
• In a large bowl, mix the walnuts, romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, spinach, and pears. Toss with the dressing mixture to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese to serve.

WARM BRIE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Meanwhile, use a paring knife to remove the rind from the Brie. Add the mustard to the suacepan, then the vinegar, and stir well. Add the Brie and mix until smooth; let cool slightly, then add the capers, if using. Add salt and pepper to taste.

THREE-GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss the greens and vegetables. Cover and chill. In a blender, combine all dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a jar with tight-fitting lid; chill for at least 30 minutes. , Shake dressing before serving; pour desired amount over salad and toss to coat.