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Chopped Apple Salad With Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Total Time:20 minPrep:20 min
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Yield:6 to 8
salad
Ingredients
4 apples such as Granny Smith, Gala or Fuji, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 ounces baby spinach
2 large heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 pound blue cheese (such as Maytag), crumbled (2 cups)
1 cup Pomegranate Vinaigrette (see below)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Pomegranate Vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Combine the apples, spinach, endive, walnuts and blue cheese in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pomegranate Vinaigrette:
Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, vinegar, mustard and honey in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. The dressing can be made 2 days in advance and stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator.

Posted on » by Dana & Nancy » Theme:

Falafel

Recipe from FoodNetwork.com courtesy of Melissa d’Arabian

Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 3 scallions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
  • Generous 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1 egg
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup flour, plus 1/4 cup flour for shaping patties
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Lettuce, for garnish
  • Chopped salted tomatoes, for garnish
  • Grated cucumber, for garnish
  • White Bean Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows
  • Creamy White Bean Yogurt Sauce
  • 3/4 cup cooked white beans
  • 1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, scallions, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, parsley, cilantro, egg, and lemon juice. Pulse to combine and season with salt. The mixture will not be smooth, but it should not have large chunks.

Add in the baking powder and 1/3 cup of the flour and pulse to just combine. Remove to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Remove the chickpea mixture from the refrigerator. Add enough oil to a large saute pan so it reaches 1/2-inch up the sides and heat it over medium-high heat until an inserted thermometer reads 360 degrees F.

Meanwhile, drop spoonfuls of the chickpea mixture onto a plate with 1/4 cup flour. Roll into balls on the floured plate and press gently into patties. Fry in batches of hot oil for about 3 to 4 minutes each side and drain on paper towels.

Serve the falafel on a bed of lettuce with chopped salted tomatoes, grated cucumber and White Bean Yogurt Sauce.

Puree the white beans, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil in a mini food processor until very smooth. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with falafel or as a salad dressing.

 

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Dilled-Vegetable Barley Soup

A flavorful vegetable and barley soup with mushrooms, fresh dill and fennel.

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 5 1/2 cups water – divided use
  • 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups minced onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 celery rib, minced
  • 6 tablespoons dry white wine (optional) – Not optional if the theme is alcohol
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh fennel (I used leek instread)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh snipped dill
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional sprinkle with toasted sunflower seeds before serving

Cooking Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan combine barley with 1½ cups of the water. Bring to a boil; cover, lower heat, and simmer until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  2. In a large, heavy stockpot melt butter; sauté onion with salt and bay leaf; cook over medium heat until onion begins to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. Add mushrooms, carrots and celery; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Add remaining 4 cups water, wine, lemon juice and barley. Lower heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes. The soup will thicken, add more water, if desired.
  4. Shortly before serving, stir in the fennel, dillweed, garlic and pepper. Taste to adjust seasonings.

Makes 6 servings.