Tag Archive for: red onion

Roasted Pears and Red Onions

Roasted Pears and Red Onions 4 semi-ripe medium pears, quartered and cored 1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 sprigs rosemary Preheat…

Farro, Apple and Pecan Salad

Farro, Apple and Pecan Salad 1 1/2 cup farro 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1 large apple, cored and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 3 tablespoons apple…

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella

Eggplant Caponata Sandwiches with Basil and Mozzarella 1/3 cup olive oil 1 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into small cubes, about 4 cups total 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 small onion, diced 4 ounces’ white mushrooms, chopped …

Romaine and Arugula Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing

Romaine and Arugula Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing 8  cups Baby Lettuces 4  cups torn Arugula 1⁄2 cup thinly sliced yellow or red onions or 1⁄2 cup radish 1 cup thinly sliced mushroom 1⁄3 cup diced gouda cheese or 1⁄3…

Greek Pasta Salad wit Grape Tomatoes and Bell Peppers

Greek Pasta Salad with Grape Tomatoes and Bell Peppers 5 ounces dried conchiglie pasta (2-1/2 cups) 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1/2 seedless cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 yellow or red…

Garden Corn and Black Bean Salad

Garden Corn and Black Bean Salad 4 fresh ears of corn, husked and cleaned or 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped* 1 15 - ounce can black beans,…

Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad

Avocado and Shrimp Chopped Cabbage Salad 5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped fresh…

Lamb Meatball Sliders with Chimichurri and Crispy Shallots

Lamb Meatball Sliders with Chimichurri and Crispy Shallots For the meatballs: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 1 1/2 pounds’ lean ground beef 2 small onions, finely grated 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and finely grated …

Spinach, Bacon and Peach Salad

Spinach, Bacon and Peach Salad 1 cup olive oil 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces) 2 medium peaches, sliced …

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Melon Salsa

Grilled Chicken Breasts with Melon Salsa 1 1/3 cups finely diced peeled seeded melon 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro plus 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons…

Fennel and Avocado Salad

Fennel and Avocado Salad 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste 1 avocado 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and sliced as thinly as possible 1/4 small red onion Freshly ground…

Green Beans with Butter, Herbs and Chives

Green Beans with Butter, Herbs and Chives 1 pound thin green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine 3 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped fine 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp. tarragon or basil, chopped fine …