Treviso Salad With Orange Vinaigrette And Manchego Food

TREVISO, WALNUT, AND GRUYèRE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Cut Treviso crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips; discard bottom 2 to 3 inches. Place strips in large bowl; add mixed baby greens and chives. DO AHEAD: Dressing and salad can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill. Bring dressing to room temperature and rewhisk before using. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Add cheese and walnuts; toss salad, then transfer to serving bowl.

SPANISH ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH ORANGE AND MANCHEGO CHEESE

Steps:

• In large pot of lightly salted boiling water blanch the asparagus spears until green, about 2-3 minutes but no longer. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process.
• Peel the oranges and cut up into bite-size segments. Save one half of one orange for juicing and zesting.
• In a non-reactive small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, orange zest and 1 tablespoon of orange juice. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk together and set aside.
• In a large salad bowl combine the cooked asparagus, red onion, orange segments, tomatoes, and lettuce. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently to coat.
• Add shaved manchego to each salad serving if desired.
• Serve with crusty bread.