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SALADS January 21, 2021

Black Lentil, Butternut Squash and Burrata Salad with Parsley Caper Dressing

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Air Fryer Miso Glazed Salmon Bites
(Makes 2 servings)

1 tbsp sweet white miso paste
1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
2 tsp honey
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided
1 lb. center cut salmon
sesame seeds, for garnish (I prefer black sesame seeds)
sliced scallion, for garnish
1 tbsp chili crisp, for garnish

In a small bowl, combine the miso paste, rice vinegar, honey and 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil. 
Cut the salmon into 1 to 2-inch pieces and place in a small glass dish (I use a glass storage container). Coat the salmon with the miso marinade. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 12 and up to 24 hours. Remove the salmon pieces from the marinade and dab gently with a paper towel. You don’t want the salmon to be bone dry, but you don’t want too much marinade clinging to it. Oil your air fryer basket or grill grate. Arrange the salmon pieces evenly spaced in your air fryer basket, and cook at 400° (F), until it is your desired degree of doneness, about 8-10 minutes. (No air fryer? Cook on an oiled sheet pan under the broiler, about 6 inches from heat source for about 6-7 min.) I recommend testing the salmon’s doneness using an instant read thermometer. 125–130°F (52–54°C) will give you “medium” (moist and slightly translucent center) salmon and 135°F (57°C) will give you “well-done” (more opaque and firm) salmon. If you prefer your salmon cooked all the way through, cook the salmon to 145°(F), per the USDA recommendation. Combine the remaining toasted sesame oil with 1 tbsp chili crisp, and brush over the cooked salmon. Garnish with the sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Drizzle remaining sesame oil/chili crisp over rice, if desired. #thesaladwhisperer

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Air Fryer Miso Glazed Salmon Bites (Makes 2 servings) 1 tbsp sweet white miso paste 1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar 2 tsp honey 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided 1 lb. center cut salmon sesame seeds, for garnish (I prefer black sesame seeds) sliced scallion, for garnish 1 tbsp chili crisp, for garnish In a small bowl, combine the miso paste, rice vinegar, honey and 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil.  Cut the salmon into 1 to 2-inch pieces and place in a small glass dish (I use a glass storage container). Coat the salmon with the miso marinade. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 12 and up to 24 hours. Remove the salmon pieces from the marinade and dab gently with a paper towel. You don’t want the salmon to be bone dry, but you don’t want too much marinade clinging to it. Oil your air fryer basket or grill grate. Arrange the salmon pieces evenly spaced in your air fryer basket, and cook at 400° (F), until it is your desired degree of doneness, about 8-10 minutes. (No air fryer? Cook on an oiled sheet pan under the broiler, about 6 inches from heat source for about 6-7 min.) I recommend testing the salmon’s doneness using an instant read thermometer. 125–130°F (52–54°C) will give you “medium” (moist and slightly translucent center) salmon and 135°F (57°C) will give you “well-done” (more opaque and firm) salmon. If you prefer your salmon cooked all the way through, cook the salmon to 145°(F), per the USDA recommendation. Combine the remaining toasted sesame oil with 1 tbsp chili crisp, and brush over the cooked salmon. Garnish with the sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Drizzle remaining sesame oil/chili crisp over rice, if desired. #thesaladwhisperer

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P.S. For the ultimate cheese pull, use a double stack method—layering 2 slices of bread and 2 layers of cheese. The first slice soaks up the broth, while the second stays crisp under the bubbling layer of cheese. This extra cheese layer melts, creating that perfect, NSFW cheese pull (s/o to @dgritzer for pioneering this method).

French Onion Soup Gratinée
(Makes four 12 oz. servings)

3 lbs onions preferably Vidalia, julienned
3 cups high quality Chicken Stock (I’m using @bonafide bone broth bc it’s super high in collagen, just like a restaurant quality stock)
3 cups high quality Beef Stock (also @bonafide- sold frozen at @wholefoods)
2 oz dry Sherry
8 pieces of sturdy bread like sourdough, preferably a day or two old, cut to fit the circumference of your bowls.
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
2 cups shredded emmentaler cheese
3 tbsp grapeseed (or other neutral) oil
Kosher salt
Black pepper
3-5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
dash Worcestershire

First, caramelize onions by adding oil to a large skillet (at least 12 in), over medium-high heat. Once oil shimmers, add onions and sprinkle 1 1/2 tsp salt evenly over them. For the next 5 min, stir onions frequently, encouraging them to release their moisture. Reduce heat to medium and set timer for 50 min. Stir onions every 5 min for the duration of the cook time, keeping them in one cohesive mass so they don’t lose too much moisture too quickly. If they are drying out, reduce heat. Once timer is up, onions will be amber colored. Pour Sherry into pan and scrape up all the sticky bits in the pan. Transfer onion mixture to a 4 qt pot and place over medium heat. Add both broths, thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer soup for about 30 min. Season to taste with S&P. Remove thyme/bay leaf and discard. Combine cheese in a medium bowl.

Ladle soup into 4 heat safe bowls, up to an inch from the rim. Float 4 bread medallions on top, and cover with 1/3-1/2 cup cheese. Repeat this process so each bowl has 2 layers each bread & cheese. Turn oven broiler to high. Place soup bowls on a rimmed sheet pan and place in oven, at least 6 in from broiler heat source. Broil until cheese is golden and bubbly.

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P.S. For the ultimate cheese pull, use a double stack method—layering 2 slices of bread and 2 layers of cheese. The first slice soaks up the broth, while the second stays crisp under the bubbling layer of cheese. This extra cheese layer melts, creating that perfect, NSFW cheese pull (s/o to @dgritzer for pioneering this method). French Onion Soup Gratinée (Makes four 12 oz. servings) 3 lbs onions preferably Vidalia, julienned 3 cups high quality Chicken Stock (I’m using @bonafide bone broth bc it’s super high in collagen, just like a restaurant quality stock) 3 cups high quality Beef Stock (also @bonafide- sold frozen at @wholefoods) 2 oz dry Sherry 8 pieces of sturdy bread like sourdough, preferably a day or two old, cut to fit the circumference of your bowls. 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese 2 cups shredded emmentaler cheese 3 tbsp grapeseed (or other neutral) oil Kosher salt Black pepper 3-5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf dash Worcestershire First, caramelize onions by adding oil to a large skillet (at least 12 in), over medium-high heat. Once oil shimmers, add onions and sprinkle 1 1/2 tsp salt evenly over them. For the next 5 min, stir onions frequently, encouraging them to release their moisture. Reduce heat to medium and set timer for 50 min. Stir onions every 5 min for the duration of the cook time, keeping them in one cohesive mass so they don’t lose too much moisture too quickly. If they are drying out, reduce heat. Once timer is up, onions will be amber colored. Pour Sherry into pan and scrape up all the sticky bits in the pan. Transfer onion mixture to a 4 qt pot and place over medium heat. Add both broths, thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer soup for about 30 min. Season to taste with S&P. Remove thyme/bay leaf and discard. Combine cheese in a medium bowl. Ladle soup into 4 heat safe bowls, up to an inch from the rim. Float 4 bread medallions on top, and cover with 1/3-1/2 cup cheese. Repeat this process so each bowl has 2 layers each bread & cheese. Turn oven broiler to high. Place soup bowls on a rimmed sheet pan and place in oven, at least 6 in from broiler heat source. Broil until cheese is golden and bubbly.

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Blanching and shocking is fancy chef speak for cooking a vegetable for 30-45 seconds in boiling salty water then plunging it into an ice bath to prevent further cooking. You’re not so much cooking the vegetable as you are making it “unraw”. Blanching and shocking transforms vegetables that taste “meh” raw (looking at you broccoli) into something you can’t stop eating. While the set up may seem onerous at first (yes, you really do need that much ice), after a few times it will become second nature.

Asparagus, Snap Pea + Lentil Salad
(Serves 2-3)
2 cups cooked lentils, cold (I prefer French, but any will work)
8 oz snap peas
1 1b. asparagus, woody ends trimmed
3 radishes
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dill
1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint
3-4 oz feta, crumbled
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
Kosher Salt
black pepper
Creamy Scallion Dressing (recipe below)

Blanch the asparagus and snap peas in boiling salty water (use about 1 tbsp salt per quart) for 45 seconds, then immediately transfer the vegetables to an ice bath (don’t skimp on the ice) to halt the cooking process and preserve the vibrant green color. Once cooled, drain the vegetables and pat them dry gently with a kitchen towel (don’t skip this or salad will be soggy). Slice asparagus and snap peas into 1/2 in pieces on the bias. Julienne radishes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lentils, asparagus, snap peas, radishes, mint, dill, and feta. Dress, season, and toss. Garnish with sunflower seeds.

Creamy Scallion Dressing

16 oz. Greek yogurt
10-12 scallion tops, rinsed well
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
The juice of 2 lemons
1/2 tsp sugar
1-3 tbsp cool water
Kosher salt
black pepper

Prepare dressing by blending together the yogurt, scallion tops, oil, lemon juice, sugar, and 1/2 tsp Kosher salt. Add cool water, 1 tbsp at a time, blending after every addition, to thin to drizzling consistency. Season to taste.#thesaladwhisperer

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Blanching and shocking is fancy chef speak for cooking a vegetable for 30-45 seconds in boiling salty water then plunging it into an ice bath to prevent further cooking. You’re not so much cooking the vegetable as you are making it “unraw”. Blanching and shocking transforms vegetables that taste “meh” raw (looking at you broccoli) into something you can’t stop eating. While the set up may seem onerous at first (yes, you really do need that much ice), after a few times it will become second nature. Asparagus, Snap Pea + Lentil Salad (Serves 2-3) 2 cups cooked lentils, cold (I prefer French, but any will work) 8 oz snap peas 1 1b. asparagus, woody ends trimmed 3 radishes 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dill 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint 3-4 oz feta, crumbled 1/3 cup sunflower seeds Kosher Salt black pepper Creamy Scallion Dressing (recipe below) Blanch the asparagus and snap peas in boiling salty water (use about 1 tbsp salt per quart) for 45 seconds, then immediately transfer the vegetables to an ice bath (don’t skimp on the ice) to halt the cooking process and preserve the vibrant green color. Once cooled, drain the vegetables and pat them dry gently with a kitchen towel (don’t skip this or salad will be soggy). Slice asparagus and snap peas into 1/2 in pieces on the bias. Julienne radishes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lentils, asparagus, snap peas, radishes, mint, dill, and feta. Dress, season, and toss. Garnish with sunflower seeds. Creamy Scallion Dressing 16 oz. Greek yogurt 10-12 scallion tops, rinsed well 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil The juice of 2 lemons 1/2 tsp sugar 1-3 tbsp cool water Kosher salt black pepper Prepare dressing by blending together the yogurt, scallion tops, oil, lemon juice, sugar, and 1/2 tsp Kosher salt. Add cool water, 1 tbsp at a time, blending after every addition, to thin to drizzling consistency. Season to taste.#thesaladwhisperer

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COMMENT “CHICKEN” FOR RECIPES!

Here are the salads in order:
1. Spicy Peanut Chicken and Broccoli Salad
2. Pesto Green Bean and Chicken Salad
3. Balsamic Chicken, Chickpea and Artichoke Salad
4. Miso Asparagus and Chicken Salad
5. Chicken Zucchini and Kimchi Salad. #thesaladwhisperer #saladrecipes #saladrecipe #chickensalad

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COMMENT “CHICKEN” FOR RECIPES! Here are the salads in order: 1. Spicy Peanut Chicken and Broccoli Salad 2. Pesto Green Bean and Chicken Salad 3. Balsamic Chicken, Chickpea and Artichoke Salad 4. Miso Asparagus and Chicken Salad 5. Chicken Zucchini and Kimchi Salad. #thesaladwhisperer #saladrecipes #saladrecipe #chickensalad

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“Need” is a strong word, but I’ll always choose an immersion blender over any other style blender.

In the over 20 years since I’ve been out of culinary school, I’ve never once wished I had a top-loading or magic bullet style blender because when it comes to quick, easy, and mess-free blending, my immersion blender wins every time!

Here’s why:

1. Less Cleanup – Blend right in the bowl, pot, or jar—no extra dishes!
2. Better Control– No over-blending or splattering disasters.
3. Storage – No bulky base taking up counter space.

As such, immersion blenders are perfect for DRESSINGS, sauces, soups, refried beans, smoothies and so much more, giving silky smooth results without ever needing to transfer ingredients.

Once you try it, there’s no going back!

The one I love is the Braun Multi-Quick (NOT sponsored), because I found it to be the right length and weight. It was also top rated by America’s Test Kitchen, which is how I found it in the first place. I tried several others that were more expensive and this one out performed them all!

Comment LINK and I’ll send you a direct link to it!

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“Need” is a strong word, but I’ll always choose an immersion blender over any other style blender. In the over 20 years since I’ve been out of culinary school, I’ve never once wished I had a top-loading or magic bullet style blender because when it comes to quick, easy, and mess-free blending, my immersion blender wins every time! Here’s why: 1. Less Cleanup – Blend right in the bowl, pot, or jar—no extra dishes! 2. Better Control– No over-blending or splattering disasters. 3. Storage – No bulky base taking up counter space. As such, immersion blenders are perfect for DRESSINGS, sauces, soups, refried beans, smoothies and so much more, giving silky smooth results without ever needing to transfer ingredients. Once you try it, there’s no going back! The one I love is the Braun Multi-Quick (NOT sponsored), because I found it to be the right length and weight. It was also top rated by America’s Test Kitchen, which is how I found it in the first place. I tried several others that were more expensive and this one out performed them all! Comment LINK and I’ll send you a direct link to it!

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Roasted Asparagus, Beet and Quinoa Salad with Lemony Chive Dressing
(Serves 4)

1 lb. asparagus, woody ends trimmed
1 large fennel bulb, fronds trimmed & core removed
3 medium beets
3 belgian endives
3 cups cooked quinoa, cold
4 oz. cup crumbled goat cheese
4 tbsp sunflower seeds
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Black pepper

Lemony Chive Dressing

2 lemons 1 1/2 tbsp honey 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 peeled garlic cloves 3/4 cup neutral flavored oil such as avocado or grapeseed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp chives, sliced Kosher salt black pepper   Preheat oven to 400° (F). Peel the beets, halve them, then place them on a small sheet pan or in a glass Pyrex dish. Rub the beets with a little olive oil, and season with Kosher salt and pepper. Cover the pan with foil and roast the beets until tender, about 45 min- 1 hour. Cut the asparagus into two-inch long pieces on the bias. Toss the asparagus with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp Kosher salt and a few cranks of pepper. Spread the asparagus evenly onto a large sheet pan and roast until softened slightly and crispy on the ends, about 10-12 minutes. 
Prepare the Lemony Chive Dressing: Remove the zest from both lemons and set aside. Juice both lemons and add lemon juice to your blender carafe (I use my immersion blender and carafe). Add the honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 2/3 of your lemon zest to the carafe and blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the neutral oil until emulsified, followed by the olive oil. Stir in the chives, remaining zest, and season to taste with salt and pepper. 
Allow the beets and asparagus to cool to room temperature. Cut the beets into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Combine the quinoa and the roasted asparagus in a large bowl. Slice the endives thinly, finely dice the fennel bulb, then add to the bowl with the quinoa and asparagus. Crumble the goat cheese into the bowl and gently toss the salad. Add 1/4 cup of salad dressing, season lightly with Kosher salt and pepper and toss again. Add more dressing and season as needed. Top the salad with the roasted beets and sunflower seeds.
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Roasted Asparagus, Beet and Quinoa Salad with Lemony Chive Dressing (Serves 4) 1 lb. asparagus, woody ends trimmed 1 large fennel bulb, fronds trimmed & core removed 3 medium beets 3 belgian endives 3 cups cooked quinoa, cold 4 oz. cup crumbled goat cheese 4 tbsp sunflower seeds Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt Black pepper Lemony Chive Dressing 2 lemons 1 1/2 tbsp honey 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 peeled garlic cloves 3/4 cup neutral flavored oil such as avocado or grapeseed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp chives, sliced Kosher salt black pepper   Preheat oven to 400° (F). Peel the beets, halve them, then place them on a small sheet pan or in a glass Pyrex dish. Rub the beets with a little olive oil, and season with Kosher salt and pepper. Cover the pan with foil and roast the beets until tender, about 45 min- 1 hour. Cut the asparagus into two-inch long pieces on the bias. Toss the asparagus with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp Kosher salt and a few cranks of pepper. Spread the asparagus evenly onto a large sheet pan and roast until softened slightly and crispy on the ends, about 10-12 minutes.  Prepare the Lemony Chive Dressing: Remove the zest from both lemons and set aside. Juice both lemons and add lemon juice to your blender carafe (I use my immersion blender and carafe). Add the honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 2/3 of your lemon zest to the carafe and blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the neutral oil until emulsified, followed by the olive oil. Stir in the chives, remaining zest, and season to taste with salt and pepper.  Allow the beets and asparagus to cool to room temperature. Cut the beets into 1-inch pieces and set aside. Combine the quinoa and the roasted asparagus in a large bowl. Slice the endives thinly, finely dice the fennel bulb, then add to the bowl with the quinoa and asparagus. Crumble the goat cheese into the bowl and gently toss the salad. Add 1/4 cup of salad dressing, season lightly with Kosher salt and pepper and toss again. Add more dressing and season as needed. Top the salad with the roasted beets and sunflower seeds. #thesaladwhisperer #saladrecipe #asparagus

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Very Veggie Cottage Cheese
(Makes 1 large serving)

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup finely diced carrot
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely diced broccoli stem (optional- was just having a fridge clean out moment)
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
black pepper

Combine the cottage cheese, carrot, celery, bell pepper, broccoli stem, scallion, olive oil, and a few cranks of black pepper. Serve on a toasted scooped bagel, and top generously with everything bagel seasoning. #thesaladwhisperer

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Very Veggie Cottage Cheese (Makes 1 large serving) 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup finely diced carrot 1/2 cup finely diced celery 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely diced broccoli stem (optional- was just having a fridge clean out moment) 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil black pepper Combine the cottage cheese, carrot, celery, bell pepper, broccoli stem, scallion, olive oil, and a few cranks of black pepper. Serve on a toasted scooped bagel, and top generously with everything bagel seasoning. #thesaladwhisperer

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Comment ASPARAGUS for these recipes and more!

Here are the salads shown in this reel:

• Grilled Pesto Asparagus and Potato Salad
• Snap Pea, Corn and Asparagus Salad
• Roasted Asparagus, Beet and Quinoa Salad
• Miso Tahini Asparagus Chicken Salad
• Butternut Squash, Asparagus, and Quinoa Salad Jars
• Asparagus, Snap Pea and Lentil Salad
• Asparagus, Smoked Salmon and Potato Salad

#asparagus #asparagusrecipes #asparagussalad #asparagusseason #roastedasparagus #saladrecipes #springsalads

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Comment ASPARAGUS for these recipes and more! Here are the salads shown in this reel: • Grilled Pesto Asparagus and Potato Salad • Snap Pea, Corn and Asparagus Salad • Roasted Asparagus, Beet and Quinoa Salad • Miso Tahini Asparagus Chicken Salad • Butternut Squash, Asparagus, and Quinoa Salad Jars • Asparagus, Snap Pea and Lentil Salad • Asparagus, Smoked Salmon and Potato Salad #asparagus #asparagusrecipes #asparagussalad #asparagusseason #roastedasparagus #saladrecipes #springsalads

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Which do you prefer…sandwich or roll ups? I’m a bread eater on the daily, but when it comes to deli meat, 80% of the time I’m choosing roll ups! And in case I wasn’t clear, my technique and deli meat selection is unwavering. @boarshead_official Cracked Pepper Mill Turkey and Lacey Swiss for life (from the @publix deli counter, of course)! And my roll ups are never complete without @realzappschips Voodoo,
@mailleus Dijon and @honeycupmustard!

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Which do you prefer…sandwich or roll ups? I’m a bread eater on the daily, but when it comes to deli meat, 80% of the time I’m choosing roll ups! And in case I wasn’t clear, my technique and deli meat selection is unwavering. @boarshead_official Cracked Pepper Mill Turkey and Lacey Swiss for life (from the @publix deli counter, of course)! And my roll ups are never complete without @realzappschips Voodoo, @mailleus Dijon and @honeycupmustard!

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