Thursday, October 7, 2010
Just add color
If you are new to my site, a brief read through any of my recipes will reveal one thing - I like to keep things simple. Sure, every now and then, I get on my soapbox and post a recipe knowing that only about 10% of the population could ever pull off at home - the problem is - nobody cares.
Food snobs and foodies - tuck your heads back into your black turtlenecks.
Today, I'm letting you in on a simple secret. Make your food look 'better'- simply by adding color. Think about restaurant food. Order a bowl of clam chowder and what do you see? Not just a bland white cream soup - but it's usually spruced up with a touch of green via parsley or chives. Just that simple touch elevates the overall presentation of the dish. Remember - we eat with our eyes first.
Today's simple 'salad' is bursting with color, and it's comprised of just 3 main ingredients. Simple, easy, and beautiful. Done and done.
Green Bean, Cherry Tomato, and Feta Salad
2 Large Handfuls French Green Beans (Haricots Verts), cleaned and trimmed
Kosher Salt
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, washed
1/4 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
6 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar
1 Shallot, finely minced
1/2 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Heat a pot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add green beans, and keep immersed in the water for 45 seconds - 1 minute. Remove from heat and immediately place green beans into ice water. (i.e. Blanch the green beans until just tender to keep color). Thoroughly dry green beans and place on a serving platter. Top with cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta. Create a dressing by whisking together the last five ingredients. Pour over salad, toss, and serve.
Food snobs and foodies - tuck your heads back into your black turtlenecks.
Today, I'm letting you in on a simple secret. Make your food look 'better'- simply by adding color. Think about restaurant food. Order a bowl of clam chowder and what do you see? Not just a bland white cream soup - but it's usually spruced up with a touch of green via parsley or chives. Just that simple touch elevates the overall presentation of the dish. Remember - we eat with our eyes first.
Today's simple 'salad' is bursting with color, and it's comprised of just 3 main ingredients. Simple, easy, and beautiful. Done and done.
Green Bean, Cherry Tomato, and Feta Salad
2 Large Handfuls French Green Beans (Haricots Verts), cleaned and trimmed
Kosher Salt
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes, washed
1/4 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
6 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar
1 Shallot, finely minced
1/2 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Heat a pot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add green beans, and keep immersed in the water for 45 seconds - 1 minute. Remove from heat and immediately place green beans into ice water. (i.e. Blanch the green beans until just tender to keep color). Thoroughly dry green beans and place on a serving platter. Top with cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta. Create a dressing by whisking together the last five ingredients. Pour over salad, toss, and serve.
Labels:
Healthy,
Quick and Easy,
Salad,
Vegetarian
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