Saturday, April 25, 2009

Great Summer Tastes at Bella Sera Today

When I think of summer I think of fresh flavors and bright colors! Below is a great recipe for a quick and easy salad that me and my new Sous Chef, Josh came up with today. Enjoy !
Summer English Cucumber, Roma Tomato and Onion Salad

Yield 25 – 3 oz portions

For the Salad
2 cup Red Wine Vinaigrette (recipe below)
3 each English Cucumber, striped with channel knife and sliced very thin
10 each Roma Tomatoes, Sliced thin
1 each Red Onion, quarter and sliced thin
½ cup Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped
Salt and Pepper To Taste

Directions
Mix well in bowl, season to taste

Red Wine Vinaigrette
Yield 3 cups

1 each Shallot
3 each Garlic Clove
1 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Oregano Dried
2 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoon lemon Juice
2 cup Blended Olive Oil
2 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
1 Tablespoon Ground Black Pepper

In blender or food processor place shallot, garlic, vinegar, oregano, lemon and Dijon pureeing until smooth. With blender running slowly add oil until everything emulsifies. Season to Taste



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