Robert Redfords Terrific Green Olive Salad Recipes

ROBERT REDFORD'S TERRIFIC GREEN OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Plunge artichoke hearts in boiling water; remove pan from heat and let stand only 2 minutes. Drain and chill.
• Combine artichoke hearts, romaine lettuce, bean sprouts and olives.
• In small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, red wine vinegar, dill, parsley, sugar, salt, mustard and pepper. Shake well to combine.
• Just before serving, pour over salad and toss until well coated.
• Robert likes it with barbecued steak or grilled rainbow trout. Enjoy!

COMPOSED SALAD WITH GREEN OLIVE AND GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To make the salad, cut the stems off the artichokes so they will stand straight. Remove the tough outer leaves and cut 1 1/2 inches off the top of each artichoke. Rub all surfaces with the lemon halves. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Place the artichokes in a steamer basket and steam until the bottoms are tender when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Set the artichokes aside and reserve 1/2 cup of the steaming liquid. When the artichokes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the choke.
• Preheat broiler. Place the zucchini slices on a baking sheet and broil just until the tops are browned, about 1 minute. Set aside. Wash but do not dry the chicory. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicory, toss for a few seconds, cover with a lid and immediately remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, to make the vinaigrette, whisk together the olives, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Whisk in the reserved artichoke steaming liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the chicory among 4 large plates, mounding it in the center of each. Arrange the artichokes, zucchini and red peppers around the chicory. Spoon the vinaigrette over all, place 3 toast slices on each plate and serve immediately.

POTATO SALAD WITH OLIVES, GREEN BEANS AND RED ONION

Steps:

• Mix olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced shallots and minced anchovies in medium glass bowl. Whisk in 1 teaspoon each of parsley, basil and marjoram. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Cook all beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water; pat dry. (Dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Let beans stand 2 hours at room temperature before continuing.) Steam potatoes until just tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Heat dressing in microwave just until warm, about 30 seconds. Pour half of warm dressing over potatoes and toss to coat. Mound warm potatoes in center of platter. Toss beans and remaining dressing in same bowl. Arrange beans around potatoes. Sprinkle with onion, all olives, capers and remaining herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• *Small brine-cured black olives, available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

GAZIANTEP-STYLE GREEN OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss all the ingredients together in a non-reactive bowl.
• Transfer to a serving platter.
• Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds all over the top and serve.
• Note: I set the salad aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.

GREEN SALAD WITH OLIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk the olive oil, vinegar and sugar, then stir in the chopped olives and onion. Season. Tip the leaves into a bowl. Drizzle the olive dressing over and toss gently to coat.