Warm Ziti Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

BALSAMIC GLAZED ROASTED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Whisk olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, honey, paprika, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir potatoes, mushrooms, and sweet onion into vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Spread vegetables over prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble bacon.
• Transfer potato mixture to a large bowl and toss with bacon, green onions, parsley, and remaining 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.

WARM GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended. Makes 1 cup vinaigrette; use 1/3 cup for this recipe.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette to boiling over medium heat. Cook mushrooms in vinaigrette 3 minutes; remove from heat.
• Add remaining salad ingredients. Toss 1 to 2 minutes or until greens begin to wilt. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper if desired.

WARM BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the dressing, put the bacon in a medium heavy nonstick skillet set over moderately low heat, cover and cook until it's crisp and browned and has rendered it's fat out, about 8 minutes Add the onions, cover and cook until they are wilted, about 5 minutes adding 1 Tbls of water if necessary to prevent sticking Remove the lid and continue cooking until the onions are golden brown, about 8 minutes Add the bay leaves, balsamic vinegar and water, simmer for 30 seconds.
• Stir in the beans and salt to taste.
• Simmer 5-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the beans are heated through Pepper generously and stir in the parsley.
• Serve warm.

WARM ZITI SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For Vinaigrette----------.
• In a small bowl combine basil, balamic vinegar, oil, brown sugar, 1/2 t.
• salt.
• Set aside.
• For the Salad------------.
• Spray a medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray and cook the vegetables for about 10 minutes, stirring throughout.
• In a large bowl, combine the ziti, the vegetable mixture and the vinaigrette.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.