Babygreensandgarlickywhitebeansalad Food

BABY GREENS AND GARLICKY WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Chop the greens finely.
• Mix them, the rinsed and drained beans, and the onion in a bowl.
• In a smaller bowl or shaker combine the vinegar, the oil, and the garlic.
• Add the salt and pepper and mix it all well.
• Add the dressing to the greens and toss it together.
• Let it sit about 5 minutes so the tastes will meld.

BABY GREENS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Peel and chop eggs.
• Combine next 5 ingredients and process until smooth with a hand held blender (or shake in a jar).
• Place lettuce in a bowl, add dressing and eggs and toss gently.
• Serve on a plate or salad bowl.
• Garnish with chopped parsley.

VLAD'S VERY GARLICKY GREENS

Steps:

• Place saute pan over medium heat and then lightly crush 5 to 6 garlic cloves. When the pan is hot, add just enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan and add the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until golden brown (3 to 5 minutes). Remove from the oil. At this point, the greens can be quickly Sauteed for a mild garlic flavor.
• If you're looking for something a little stronger, thinly sliver 1 clove and add it to the pan stirring constantly (burned garlic is not Good Eats, nor is anything that touches it). Once the slivers turn golden, add the greens and toss to coat with the hot oil. Season with salt and pepper as soon as the greens start to wilt and plate immediately.
• If you're looking for even more garlic flavor, finely mince a clove of garlic and toss it into the greens during the last 30 seconds of cooking and toss the greens to distribute. Keep the pan and the greens moving constantly, if you can.
• Serve as a side dish or toss with pasta and serve as a main course.

SHRIMP & BABY GREENS WITH WALNUT RASPBERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Make salad dressing ahead of time; Mix all ingredients together and blend with a hand blender or put into blender and mix until emulsifed.
• Put into a container with lid or salad dressing bottle.
• In Large salad bowl add baby grens, grapes and shrimp.
• Toss with salad dressing and add walnuts.
• Enjoy.

PICKLED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cut green beans to fit inside pint canning jars.
• Place green beans in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, for 3 minutes. Plunge beans into ice water. Drain well.
• Pack the beans into four hot, sterilized pint jars. Place 1 clove garlic and 2 sprigs dill weed in each jar, against the glass. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to each jar.
• In a large saucepan over high heat, bring vinegar and water to a boil. Pour over beans.
• Fit the jars with lids and rings and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

BABY GREENS WITH PEARS, GORGONZOLA AND PECANS

Steps:

• Place all the dressing ingredients in a small container with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously to blend.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• If not serving immediately, place the dressing in refrigerator. Before serving, allow the dressing to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Layer chilled salad plates with the baby greens and top with thinly sliced pears.
• Sprinkle with toasted pecans and cheese, drizzle with dressing as desired.
• Enjoy!

BABY GREENS WITH SOY SAUCE-GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing:
• Combine all ingredients for dressing in small bowl and whisk well.
• Salad:.
• Combine mixed baby geens, corn, shallot, chow mein noodles and carrot in large bowl.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
• Season with freshly ground black pepper, to taste.