Fall Vegetable Salad With Oven Dried Tomatoes And Grapes Recipes

ROASTED FALL VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450ºF.
• Place first 5 ingredients in 15x10x1-inch pan. Add 2 Tbsp. dressing; toss to coat. Spread to evenly cover bottom of pan.
• Bake 40 to 45 min. or until vegetables are tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally. Spoon into large bowl. Add spinach; toss lightly.
• Top with bacon, nuts and remaining dressing.

FALL VEGETABLE SALAD WITH OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES AND GRAPES

Steps:

• To make the vinaigrette, place the tomatoes, the tomato juice or water, the vinegar, the salt and the pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Scrape into a small saucepan and set aside.
• To make the salad, heat the olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until softened. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the radicchio and chicory and toss until wilted slightly, about 2 minutes. Place in a large bowl and toss in the dried tomatoes and grapes.
• Warm the vinaigrette, pour over the salad, add the remaining salt and toss well. Divide among plates and serve immediately.

OVEN ROASTED GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place tomatoes onto a large square of aluminum foil. Drizzle olive oil over tomatoes and top with garlic, basil, thyme, and salt. Wrap the foil around tomato mixture sealing tightly to keep juices inside.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly.

OVEN DRIED GRAPE OR CHERRY TOMATOES - AKA SUN DRIED

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Add one layer of grape or cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and fresh herbs if desired.
• Roast in a 200° F oven for about 2 hours.
• Watch carefully through the oven window. Try NOT to open the door as you will let out the heat and increase the cooking time.
• Tomatoes vary in size so the time is approximate. When they are shriveled and getting dry, remove them and allow them to cool. A little more moisture will evaporate.
• Return to the oven if you feel they need to cook more. Note the amount of time so that you have it for future reference.
• Store in a loosely sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator for a few days. Then seal tightly and store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

FARRO SALAD WITH OVEN-ROASTED GRAPES AND AUTUMN GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Arrange red grapes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt. Place Concord grape bunches in the center of red grapes. Bake until grapes have shrunk to about half their size but are still juicy, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, combine farro, 1 tablespoon rosemary, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a medium saucepan; cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a simmer, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions and remaining tablespoon rosemary for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook until onions are golden brown, about 2 minutes more. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Flip onions, and season with a pinch of salt. Cook, flipping, until onions are tender and browned on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Pour mixture over farro; toss. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Stir in red grapes. Let stand for 20 minutes.
• Gently stir in greens just before serving. Arrange salad on a platter, and garnish with bunches of Concord grapes.