Mixed Greens With Blood Oranges Shaved Pecorino Pepato Recipes

MIXED GREENS WITH ORANGES

Steps:

• Cut off the top and bottom of the oranges to expose the fruit and place cut-side down on a cutting board. Using a knife, cut off the peel and white pith, following the curve of the fruit. Holding the oranges over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the segments into the bowl.
• In a large salad bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Add the greens and toss lightly to coat them with the dressing. Season with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the orange segments. Serve immediately.

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the dressing by blending the orange juice, vinegar, oil, honey, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender until very smooth. Place the greens, blueberries and citrus segments in a large salad bowl. Add dressing to taste and toss until evenly coated. (You will have extra dressing.) Garnish with the nuts and serve immediately.

MIXED GREENS WITH BLOOD ORANGES & SHAVED PECORINO PEPATO

Steps:

• Peel the orange and then slice into 1/4-inch rounds and then cut in half to form half moon shapes and reserve.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the arugula, watercress, radicchio, fennel and onion.
• Combine the vinegar, orange juice, olive oil and salt and pepper; drizzle over the greens.
• Toss the ingredients well, being careful not to over-mix or bruise the lettuce.
• Form a pile of the greens in the center of a salad plate.
• Place the half moon orange segments around the salad.
• Shave 3 to 4 good size pieces of the Pecorino Pepato over the greens.
• Serve immediately.

SPRING GREENS WITH ROASTED BEETS AND BLOOD ORANGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Wrap beets in foil, enclosing completely. Roast beets until tender when pierced with skewer, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool beets. Peel beets and cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Whisk olive oil, Sherry wine vinegar and walnut oil in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place mixed baby greens in large bowl. Arrange blood orange slices, finely chopped red onion and beets atop. Drizzle dressing over salad. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts and serve.