Green Bean Arugula Salad With Ricotta Salata Recipes

FRESH GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITH RICOTTA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat one Frigidaire Gallery® Double Wall Oven to 425°F. 2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the green beans with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer and roast until crisp-tender, about 20 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir the ricotta, parsley, lemon zest and juice, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add more lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper to taste if desired. 4. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat on the Frigidaire Gallery® Induction Cooktop. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Add the walnuts and cook, stirring frequently, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute more. 5. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly in a serving dish and top with the green beans. Sprinkle the shallot-walnut mixture on top. Garnish with parsley.

GREEN BEANS WITH RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of cold water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and trimmed beans. Cook until beans are just tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and immediately plunge beans into an ice-water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain, pat dry, and place in a large bowl along with ricotta salata and basil leaves.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, olive oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
• Pour vinaigrette over bean mixture and toss well.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH APRICOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Boil nectar in medium saucepan until reduced to scant * cup, about 5 minutes. Mix in vinegar and apricots. Let stand until apricots soften, about 15 minutes. Puree mixture in blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool.
• Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Cool in large bowl of ice water. Drain again. Pat beans dry with paper towels. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap green beans in paper towels. Cover vinaigrette and green beans separately and refrigerate.)
• Place beans in large bowl. Add 6 tablespoons vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. In another large bowl, toss mixed greens with enough remaining vinaigrette to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Mound mixed greens in center of 6 plates. Surround with papaya slices. Arrange beans atop mixed greens. Sprinkle with pistachios and ricotta salata.

GREEN BEAN, WHITE BEAN, BASIL AND RICOTTA CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add haricots verts, and cook until tender but still slightly crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain, then cool under cold running water. Cut into 1-inch pieces (there should be about 1 cup). Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Slowly whisk in grapeseed oil until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning; it should be highly seasoned.
• In a large serving bowl, combine haricots verts, navy beans, fennel, watercress, lettuce, basil, cheese and chive flowers. Pour half the dressing on top, and toss to coat, adding more if necessary. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Let sit for 15 minutes, then toss, and adjust seasoning once more. Sprinkle a little pumpkinseed oil over it, and serve.

GREEN BEAN & ARUGULA SALAD WITH RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• To prepare the vinaigrette, combine the vinegar and shallots in a bowl. Whisk in the oils. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside for 30 minutes.
• For the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the haricots verts and cook until they are just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and dry thoroughly in a dish towel.
• In a large bowl, combine the beans, arugula and dressing. Toss well. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Using a cheese plane, shave the cheese into the bowl in paper-thin slices. Toss gently to break the cheese up slightly. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Scatter the olives around the salad.

WHIPPED RICOTTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the whipped ricotta: Place the ricotta, olive oil and salt in a food processor. Blend until light and smooth, about 30 seconds. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
• For the dressing: Place the basil, pine nuts, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes in a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil to form a smooth dressing. Set aside.
• For the salad: In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, snap peas and arugula with the dressing.
• To assemble: Spread the whipped ricotta on the bottom of a platter. Place the dressed salad on top of the ricotta, leaving some of the cheese exposed around the edges. Serve.

WILTED GREENS WITH RICOTTA SALATA

Steps:

• Wash the greens, but do not dry. Trim the large stems and coarsely chop. Set aside.
• Warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 4 minutes longer. Add the greens, chicken broth, soy sauce, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the greens have wilted and become tender, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer the cooked greens to a serving plate and crumble the ricotta salata cheese over the top.