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Vinaigrette, one recipe and four variations – Italian Cuisine


Without the salad it is like a summer without sun: here is the vinaigrette in unusual interpretations

Seasoning of Mediterranean cuisine, the vinaigrette owes its name to vinegar, in French vinaigre, which prevails with its flavor despite being an emulsion based on mounted oil such as mayonnaise. Unlike the latter, however, it is unstable: that is, it tends to disassemble if left to rest, due to the separation from the fatty part from the watery part.
The coded proportions provide 1/3 of vinegar and 2/3 of oil for a sour and consistent sauce.
Decreasing the vinegar to 1/4 results in a less acidic and more fluid vinaigrette. Ideal for dressing salads, boiled vegetables, meats and fish, it can also be used to marinate meats and fish before cooking.
Below, the recipe for about 150g of sauce: generally about 25g per head, but half a salad can be enough for a salad.

Vinaigrette

The flavor of the vinaigrette

In addition to the choice of the acid element (different vinegars or citrus fruit juices or sour fruit) and mustard, you can intervene on the flavor of the sauce with the aromatic herbs: mint, basil, chives, marjoram, thyme, parsley.

Texture of the vinaigrette

The faster it emulsifies, the more full-bodied the sauce: the fat particles made smaller by mechanical action bind more easily with the aqueous part. For vinaigrettes that have a higher percentage of pain, therefore, it is advisable to use the electronic mixer.

Acidity

By following our dosage instructions, use more acidic vinaigrette to marinate or flavor meat and fish, less acidic for vegetables

The basic vinaigrette recipe and 4 variations

Mexican Chopped Salad with a Citrus Vinaigrette

Mexican Chopped Salad with a Citrus Vinaigrette

by Pam on November 14, 2013

I saw this recipe on Better Recipes[1] and couldn’t wait to make it. I loved the flavor of the vinaigrette and the crunch of all the veggies in the salad. It was refreshing, healthy, and super delicious. We all enjoyed it and gobbled it right up. I had the leftovers the following day, and aside from the soggy lettuce, it was still crunchy, flavorful, and delicious. This is a terrific salad that would pair nicely with most Mexican main dishes.

Combine the cumin, coriander, cayenne, orange juice, orange zest, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste together in a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.

Chop the tomatoes, green onions, avocado, bell pepper, and romaine lettuce. Drain and rinse the black beans and thaw the frozen corn and edamame. Place the chopped romaine lettuce in the bottom of a dish. Arrange the remaining salad ingredients on top of the lettuce in rows. Toss with vinaigrette, to taste, when ready to serve. Sprinkle the top with cheese and cilantro. Serve and enjoy.



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Mexican Chopped Salad with a Citrus Vinaigrette




Yield: 4+

Total Time: 15 min.



Ingredients:

Vinaigrette:

1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
Dash cayenne pepper
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1/4 tsp orange zest
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp finely grated lime zest
1/2 tbsp agave syrup or honey
2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Sea Salt and Freshly cracked Pepper, to taste

Salad:

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, diced
1 small orange bell pepper, diced
1 cup pre-cooked edamame
1 cup corn, frozen (thawed)
1 cup of romaine lettuce, chopped finely

Garnishes:

Cotija cheese, crumbled
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Combine the cumin, coriander, cayenne, orange juice, orange zest, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste together in a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.

Chop the tomatoes, green onions, avocado, bell pepper, and romaine lettuce. Drain and rinse the black beans and thaw the frozen corn and edamame. Place the chopped romaine lettuce in the bottom of a dish. Arrange the remaining salad ingredients on top of the lettuce in rows. Toss with vinaigrette, to taste, when ready to serve. Sprinkle the top with cheese and cilantro. Serve and enjoy.



Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net
Original recipe by Better Recipes

References

  1. ^ Better Recipes (www.betterrecipes.com)
  2. ^ Print Recipe (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
  3. ^ Save to ZipList Recipe Box (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)

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Spicy Asian Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Cilantro

Spicy Asian Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Cilantro

by Pam on July 8, 2014

I was serving some Asian tacos for dinner and wanted a fresh and healthy side dish with a kick. I adapted a recipe I found on Food and Wine to suit our tastes. This salad was flavorful, crunchy, sweet, and spicy and we all loved it. My son thought it was spicy but ate every bite and I loved the crisp cucumbers with a kick and felt  it paired nicely with the tacos. My daughter and husband loved this salad and fought over the last of it.

Combine the vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper together in a bowl. Whisk well. Add the cucumber,grape tomato slices, cilantro, and serrano chile slices into the bowl. Gently toss to coat evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to mingle tossing every once in a while. Enjoy.



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Spicy Asian Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Cilantro




Yield: 4

Prep Time: 10 min.



Ingredients:

Vinaigrette:

4 tbsp sweetened rice vinegar
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ginger, minced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Salad:

1 long English cucumbers, sliced thinly
4-5 grape tomatoes, sliced thinly
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 serrano chile, sliced thinly

Directions:

Combine the vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper together in a bowl. Whisk well. Add the cucumber,grape tomato slices, cilantro, and serrano chile slices into the bowl. Gently toss to coat evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes for flavors to mingle tossing every once in a while. Enjoy.



Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net
Inspired by Food & Wine

References

  1. ^ Print Recipe (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
  2. ^ Save to ZipList Recipe Box (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)

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