171309 salad ricotta salata black croutons Recipes

shallot, minced (1/4 cup), fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, loosely packed arugula, fennel bulb, trimmed , halved lengthwise, cored, very thinly sliced, ricotta salata or pecorino romano, shaved into long strips with vegetable peeler

sliced pancetta (italian bacon), orecchiette (ear-shaped pasta), kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar, peeled melon (any variety), coarsely chopped fresh mint, divided, sliced scallion, crushed red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta), shaved, or crumbled feta

extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped, arugula , thick stems discarded, ricotta salata, shaved with a peeler, salt & freshly ground black pepper

sourdough bread, water, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, crumbled ricotta salata, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh oregano, chopped fresh thyme, tomatoes, halved (about 2 pints), diced red onion

garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp salt, balsamic vinegar, red-wine vinegar, olive oil, arugula , coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and spun dry, tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, ricotta salata (available at specialty foods shops) or feta, crumbled (about 1 cup), shredded fresh oregano leaves

head iceberg lettuce, chopped, stalk celery, diced, red onion, diced, grape tomatoes, cut in 1/2, cucumber, diced, dried cranberries, walnuts, toasted (or candied walnuts), ricotta salata, diced

cubed peeled seedless cucumber, cubed seedless watermelon, halved red grapes, peeled, cubed asian pear (about 1 pear), reduced-fat sour cream, honey, grated lime rind, fresh lime juice, ground red pepper, crumbled ricotta salata cheese

prepared black olive paste (not tapenade), extra-virgin olive oil, firm white sandwich bread , crusts discarded and bread cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup), baby (1-inch) beets with greens (about 40), stems trimmed to 3/4 inch, frisee (french curly endive), cut into bite-size pieces, or baby arugula (2 cups), ricotta salata, chopped shallot, whole-grain mustard, white-wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, grapeseed oil

ricotta salata, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh oregano, chopped fresh thyme, ripe tomatoes , cut into 1/4-inch slices, tomatoes, halved (various colors), coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil or fresh mint or fresh oregano or fresh thyme sprig, for a garnish

navel oranges, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, oil-cured black olives, pitted and halved, lightly packed baby spinach or arugula leaves, ground sea salt , preferably gray salt, freshly ground black pepper, ricotta salata, navel oranges, juiced, twice the amount of olive oil as orange juice, ground sea salt , preferably gray salt, freshly ground black pepper

yellow zucchini, sliced into long, thin strips, crimini mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed, fresh chervil, chopped, ricotta salata cheese, coarsely grated, lemon juice, salt and black pepper to taste

shelled pistachios, pears, peeled, cored, and halved, extra virgin olive oil, thick) round slices ricotta salata or greek manouri cheese, trimmed, torn arugula leaves, extra virgin olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, fresh orange juice, chopped fresh thyme, crushed pink peppercorns, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

champagne vinegar, shallots, minced, extra virgin olive oil, walnut oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, french haricots vert, blossom ends trimmed, baby arugula, pecorino romano cheese or 4 oz ricotta salata, dozen nicoise olives

olive oil, shallot, minced, navel oranges, juiced, navel orange , zested, lemon, juiced, dijon mustard, couple pinches salt, grinds black pepper, fennel, shaved with a knife or mandoline (about 2 to 3 cups), fronds reserved and chopped, granny smith apple, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/8-inch thick slices, then cut into matchsticks, ricotta salata, shaved

crenshaw melon peeled, seeded and diced into 1-inch cubes, cantaloupe peeled, seeded and diced into 1-inch cubes, chili flakes, freshly chopped mint leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, shaved ricotta salata cheese

sliced fresh basil, fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups), ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese),* cut into 1/4-inch cubes, pine nuts, toasted

brussels sprouts, thinly sliced, toasted walnuts, extra-virgin olive oil, juice of 1/4 lemon, salt and freshly ground pepper, ricotta salata

ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick, fennel , julienned, creamy garlic dressing , recipe follows, salt and freshly ground pepper, minced chives, fresh chervil leaves, basil leaves , chiffonade, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled, nicoise olives, pitted, prepared mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic , smashed, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper