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Written by Holly Bea
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Thursday, 28 June 2007 |
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Tis the season for Farmers Markets, where you can find a variety of fresh, local produce.
And since the weather is already heating up, I tend to turn to salads more and more — as a main course, or as a focal point of a meal.
That’s the great thing about salads. Sure, you can follow a recipe, but you can also create your own salad masterpiece using your favorite ingredients — or what looks good this week at the Farmers Market.
There are a variety of lettuces and greens that are great in salads. Some add color, some add flavor. Look for rich color and crisp, fresh-looking leaves.
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RECIPES
World Famous 1905 Salad
(from the Columbia Restaurant, Tampa, Fla.)
This is my all-time favorite salad, and every time I serve it my guests demand the recipe. It’s the house salad for a famous Cuban restaurant and has been on the menu since — you guessed it — 1905. It can be served as a main dish or a side salad. It’s easy to make, with no fancy ingredients, but when they’re all mixed together it’s fabulous!
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
2 red tomatoes
3 ounces cooked honey ham, julienned (3-4 slices)
3 ounces Swiss cheese, julienned (3-4 slices)
1/3 cup pitted green olives, sliced
1-2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Juice from 1/2 lemon
Chop lettuce and place in bowl. Dice tomatoes and place on top of lettuce. Cut ham and Swiss cheese into julienne strips (very thin slices). Place on top of lettuce. Top with olive slices. Pour dressing on top and add cheese and lemon juice. Toss and serve.
1905 Dressing
4 cloves garlic, minced.
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1/8 cup white wine vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Put garlic, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper into a bowl and beat until smooth with a wire whisk or fork. Add oil gradually, then add vinegar, beating continuously. (I will throw it all in a cruet and shake.)
Incredible Summer Salad and Poppy Seed Dressing
1 package baby lettuce
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup candied pecans
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
Poppy Seed Dressing
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon dry mustard
2/3 cup vinegar
4 scallions, chopped
2 cups salad oil
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
Combine salt, sugar, mustard, vinegar and scallions in a blender. Slowly add oil. Stir in poppy seeds. Toss into salad.
Super Easy Tomatoes Vinaigrette
I’ve been making this for 25 years, and it’s always a winner. Serve it in a glass bowl — it’s gorgeous. Very fresh and colorful.
8-12 thick tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cloves garlic, crushed.
Arrange sliced tomatoes in a glass serving dish. In a tightly covered jar, mix all other ingredients and pour over tomatoes. Cover. Chill 1-2 hours. Garnish with snipped parsley. Can be served on top of a lettuce leaf on individual salad plates.
Farmers Markets
Fort Collins: Parking lot on Southwest corner of Harmony and Lemay. Market is open from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 28 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays through Oct. 28.
Loveland: Hobby Lobby Parking lot N. Garfield and Orchards. Market is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesdays through Oct. 30.
Greeley: Historic Union Pacific Depot, 902 7th Ave. Market is open from 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 26, 7:30-11 a.m. Saturdays through Sept. 1 and 8:30-11 a.m. Sept. 8-Oct. 13th.
Windsor: Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th St. Market is open from 8-11 a.m., Wednesdays through Sept. 26 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Eastman Park through August 16.
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GREENS
Arugula: Dark green jagged leaves. Has a peppery, hearty flavor and a delicate texture. Good raw or cooked.
Boston: Soft, tender leaves and a lot of flavor. Buttery. Good in salads and as a bed for other dishes.
Bibb: Has a buttery texture and lots of flavor. More expensive than most.
Romaine: Crunchy and flavorful. Keeps fairly well in your frig. Preferred green for Caesar salads.
Leaf: Easiest to grow in home gardens. Available in green and red leaf which is great for adding color to your salad.
Iceberg: Very crisp. Keeps in the refrigerator for a long time. Short on flavor and nutrients. Available year ‘round.
Radicchio: Looks like a red head of cabbage. Slightly bitter, great when mixed with other greens.
Spinach: Tender, sweet green leaves. Tastes like a richly flavored lettuce. Use young leaves (baby) for salads.
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