Blushing Spring Bow Tie Salad Recipes

SPRING SALAD WITH CHIVE BLOSSOM DRESSING

Steps:

• Chive Blossom Dressing:.
• In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients except chive blossoms.
• Sprinkle chive blossom pieces on top of dressing.
• Spring Salad:.
• Layer all ingredients in a salad bowl, starting with the lettuce and watercress.
• Season layers to taste.
• Pour desired amount of chive blossom dressing over.
• Toss lightly and garnish with full chive blossoms if desired.

SPRING SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK CREAM DRESSING

Steps:

• Place eggs in medium saucepan and fill with water to cover eggs by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cover saucepan with lid. Let eggs sit 10 minutes, then remove with slotted spoon and place in bowl of cold water. Remove shells when cool.
• Bring water back to a boil, and add asparagus. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bright green. Rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices.
• To make Dressing: Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, and sugar in small bowl, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in mayonnaise and buttermilk until smooth.
• To assemble Salad: Lay butter lettuce leaves on 2 large plates followed by asparagus, watercress, cucumber, and radishes. Slice eggs into quarters, and arrange on top of Salad. Drizzle 2 Tbs. dressing over each serving.

BLUSHING SPRING BOW TIE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Poach or microwave the salmon filets until tender. Flake with fork.
• 2. Trim and discard tough ends of asparagus and cut into 1" pieces. Blanch about 2-3 minutes until just barely tender.
• 3. Blanch potatoes and peas for a minute or so until just tender. Potatoes should lose their starch but still have a little crunch to them.
• 4. Add all ingredients together except asparagus, salmon and pasta and toss and allow to marinate until pasta is cooked.
• 5. Boil pasta till al dente according to package directions. Drain and toss with dressing and vegetables. Gently fold in salmon and asparagus just before serving. Serve at room temperature. (Leftovers are good cold too.).