Five Herb Salad Recipes

HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Separate 1 large head Bibb lettuce. Combine in a large bowl with 2 tablespoons each of torn basil, dill, parsley and mint. Toss with the juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

SOFT HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Up to a day before serving, wash the herbs and greens: Fill a large bowl or clean sink with plenty of cold water. Immerse the leaves, swish around to loosen any dirt, then gently lift out. Dry in a salad spinner or by spreading them on clean kitchen towels. (If working ahead, refrigerate the dry leaves in sealed plastic bags or containers. Add a paper towel to each bag to absorb excess water.)
• Melt butter in a frying pan until it sizzles. Add almonds. Sauté over low heat, until the almonds are golden and the butter is browned. Lift out almonds and drain on paper towels, reserving butter. (Butter can be kept for 1 day. Melt and cool again before assembling salad.)
• When ready to serve, place greens in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, chile flakes, almonds, cooking butter, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss gently and season to taste, then serve immediately.

FRESH HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all of the herbs in a mixing bowl. Toss the herbs lightly in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

FIVE-HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Toss 1 1/2 cups each fresh parsley and mint, 1/2 cup chopped dill and tarragon and 1/4 cup chopped chives in a large bowl. Shave 4 celery stalks with a vegetable peeler into another bowl. Mix 4 teaspoons champagne vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper; add to the celery with the herbs and toss. Top with toasted pepitas.

HERB SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well mixed. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
• In a large bowl combine the herbs, arugula, and fennel. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss the salad with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with edible flowers and serve.

HERB SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until combined; season with salt and pepper. Add parsleys, mint, and lettuce. Toss to combine.

FIVE HERB CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• SALAD PREPARATION
• Place the herbs, chicken, cucumbers, oranges, red onion and cashews in a large bowl.
• Line a serving platter with the baby spinach leaves. Toss the dressing in the salad at the last minute and serve on baby spinach leaves.
• DRESSING PREPARATION
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.