Warm Broccoli Sald With Sherry Vinaigrette Recipes

BROCCOLI SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Set a large bowl of ice water by the stove. Add broccoli, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to the ice bath to cool, about 2 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with a clean towel.
• Whisk oil, vinegar, thyme, honey, mustard and salt in a large bowl. Add onion and the broccoli; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Add Parmesan and pecans to the salad, toss gently and serve.

WARM BROCCOLI SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cover egg with cold water by 1 inch in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a rolling boil, partially covered. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Transfer egg with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water and let stand 5 minutes.
• While egg is cooking, steam broccoli in a steamer set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 2 to 4 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Cook garlic in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until golden, 1 to 2 minutes, then discard garlic, reserving oil.
• Add bread to oil and cook, turning, until golden. Transfer croutons with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving oil.
• Peel egg and force through a medium-mesh sieve using back of a spoon, then add to broccoli.
• Add 3 tablespoons hot oil to vinegar mixture, whisking until emulsified, then add to broccoli along with croutons and toss to combine.

WARM BROCCOLI SALD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cover egg with cold water by 1 inch in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a rolling boil, partially covered. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Transfer egg with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water and let stand 5 minutes.
• While egg is cooking, steam broccoli in a steamer set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 2 to 4 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Cook garlic in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until golden, 1 to 2 minutes, then discard garlic, reserving oil. Add bread to oil and cook, turning, until golden. Transfer croutons with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving oil. Peel egg and force through a medium-mesh sieve using back of a spoon, then add to broccoli.
• Add 3 tablespoons hot oil to vinegar mixture, whisking until emulsified, then add to broccoli along with croutons and toss to combine.

BODACIOUS BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and crumble.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheese, bacon and onion.
• Prepare the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the red wine vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Combine dressing with salad. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place spinach in a large bowl.
• Place shallot, vinegar and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring often, until the liquid is nearly evaporated.
• Add almonds and paprika (if using) and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
• Stir in broth and olives and bring to a simmer.
• Immediately pour the dressing over the spinach and toss until slightly wilted.
• Serve.