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Basic French Vinaigrette is not to be confused with bottled French Dressing! This vinaigrette pops and is absolutely delicious. All the dressing needs is to be tossed with simple, leafy greens. Tossing with your hands is the best way rather than with salad tongs.
Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice made from dried and ground berries of the wild Sumac Flower. It is like our salt and pepper. It is a deep red/fuchsia color and coarse in texture. Sumac is a tangy side with a citrusy flavour but is …
Belgian Endive is a bit of an acquired taste. A little bitter, it is especially used in French inspired salads, for crudities, and braised or grilled. Use any nuts or seeds you have on hand or prefer.
Simple meals are the best for hot days! Summer along with smoke from forest fires arrived here all in the same week. We went from braising to barbecuing in a matter of days. Grill baguette or buns to serve alongside this quick and easy meal.
Although using oil and vinegar to dress vegetables is as old as Ancient Greece and Rome, it became popular as a French dressing by the 1700’s.
Reminiscent of Italian Pizzeria’s, this dressing is as close to a bottled salad dressing as it can get; using better olive oil and mixes up in minutes with dried herbs. Use it on a salad or for a quick marinade before chicken hits the grill.
Spinach Salad likely originated in Persia, or modern-day Iran. There are so many variations of Spinach Salad. Strawberry and Chèvre is a light spring salad, while a heavier winter salad is served with eggs and bacon.
Truly a summer time salad, when tomatoes are are their peak. A creamy traditional Blue Cheese is perfect.
This comfort food salad is made just before serving it. If you prefer creamier, add less vinegar, and if you tend to like salad dressing a bit more tart, taste while adding the vinegar.
Romaine lettuce made its way from the Middle East to Greece and then to Italy and Western Europe, before making it across the Atlantic to North America. Nearly every good Steak House serves some version of a blue cheese and lettuce salad. The perfect pairing …