Autumn Chopped Kale Salad | Pumpkin Seeds, Cranberries & Pecorino with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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 Obviously, I have no idea what we're having for dinner tonight, let alone this week, so instead of a weekly menu, I'm sharing this salad I promised a couple of weeks ago.  Hope you don't mind too much : )<br /><br /><a data-pin-color="red" data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" data-pin-height="28" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fautumn-kale-salad-pumpkin-seeds.html%3FshowComment%3D1413305520593%23c1405891835081149091&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-u8Fk0oWJVrk%2FVD1CH3k2gvI%2FAAAAAAAAZ0U%2Fn4Q9v_w7BPw%2Fs1600%2Fkale-salad.jpg&description=Autumn%20Chopped%20Salad%20%7C%20Kale%2C%20Apples%20Pumpkin%20Seed%2C%20Pecorino%20%26%20Cranberry%20Salad%20with%20Apple%20Cider%20Vinaigrette%20"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />This is my favorite Fall salad.  I order it from one of our favorite dinner spots - it has so many flavors and textures.  It goes great with my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/10/apple-cider-pork-tenderloin-with.html">Apple Cider Roasted Pork Loin</a> and Cheddar Grits, or is great to add some color and freshness to any comforting autumn dinner.  When I served this at home, everyone said - this is a perfect Thanksgiving Salad.  I also like to add sliced rotisserie chicken to make it an all-in-one meal, or served with a butternut squash soup.  Yum - maybe that is what we'll have for dinner!  </div><div><br /></div><i>Pumpkin Seed & Cranberry</i><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Kale Salad</i></span></div><div><i>with Apple Cider Vinaigrette </i><br /><i><br /></i><div><a data-pin-color="red" data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" data-pin-height="28" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fautumn-kale-salad-pumpkin-seeds.html%3FshowComment%3D1413305520593%23c1405891835081149091&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-u8Fk0oWJVrk%2FVD1CH3k2gvI%2FAAAAAAAAZ0U%2Fn4Q9v_w7BPw%2Fs1600%2Fkale-salad.jpg&description=Autumn%20Chopped%20Salad%20%7C%20Kale%2C%20Apples%20Pumpkin%20Seed%2C%20Pecorino%20%26%20Cranberry%20Salad%20with%20Apple%20Cider%20Vinaigrette%20"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_red_28.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div><br />4-6 cups of kale, chopped<br /><div>1-2 apples, medium chunks</div><div>pumpkin seeds toasted, salted</div><div>dried cranberries</div><div>pecorino cheese</div><div>....</div><div>1/4 cup of cider vinegar</div><div>2 tablespoons of apple cider</div><div>1/4 cup of vegetable oil</div><div>1 tablespoon of sugar</div><div>1 teaspoon of sea salt</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Wash kale, spin dry.  In a large bowl, combine kale and apples (not pictured, because I forgot!).  Stir together vinaigrette mixture, then pour over and toss.  Pile on platter and layer shavings of pecorino cheese, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds.</div></div></div>

Autumn Chopped Kale Salad | Pumpkin Seeds, Cranberries & Pecorino with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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Baked Potato Soup & Salad with Easy Buttermilk Garlic Dressing

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5MBw8BlV6hY-jEqw4IC-vER6u0LCRBnPX7fKaaF0dXuTVd69KPpnRtDAC9DsNiuICN__tVf9ppgwMXmoEGO5yCZoYHvOHEMevUOJUY8_Z9578qSVk6zjr_FR2STzEW3U22u90lLhgECL/s1600/IMG_4677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5MBw8BlV6hY-jEqw4IC-vER6u0LCRBnPX7fKaaF0dXuTVd69KPpnRtDAC9DsNiuICN__tVf9ppgwMXmoEGO5yCZoYHvOHEMevUOJUY8_Z9578qSVk6zjr_FR2STzEW3U22u90lLhgECL/s1600/IMG_4677.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhviKJOnQdwBSm4g-99bOBlA930Njf-Cy5hkHMj8JH2SBFMe2XixN6ub1GcGjiU9RXj3XYlIBczRsMGxyON6kvk8UmVwCv-vDwm6WrX-xEYqO75XJ7c-oYZNk4tVtE-NRgoCHV4Hi9vURMS/s1600/IMG_4636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhviKJOnQdwBSm4g-99bOBlA930Njf-Cy5hkHMj8JH2SBFMe2XixN6ub1GcGjiU9RXj3XYlIBczRsMGxyON6kvk8UmVwCv-vDwm6WrX-xEYqO75XJ7c-oYZNk4tVtE-NRgoCHV4Hi9vURMS/s1600/IMG_4636.jpg" width="425" /></a>I used to make Baked Potato Soup constantly when I was catering - lunch meetings for clients, or ladies luncheon showers.  It is so satisfying and filling - in a decadent sort of way.  It is definitely something fabulous to serve for a special occasion.  Therefore... it is not something that I make often.  It is just hard for me to serve for dinner during the week because it really has no nutritional value.  I'm not anti-potato/carb like many people are, I just like to have some sort of healthy balance to a meal.  But, it is such a yummy soup...</div><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fbaked-potato-soup-salad-with-easy.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-h9CL6pe8JwU%2FVCv6r_CR1GI%2FAAAAAAAAZvo%2FbDKxgev662E%2Fs1600%2Fbaked-potato-soup.jpg&description=Easy%20Baked%20Potato%20Soup%20%26%20Salad%20with%20Homemade%20Buttermilk%20Garlic%20Dressing"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><br /><br /><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script> Which brings me to this salad.  I somehow feel better about serving this rich soup with a large platter of fresh greens and veggies in the form of a salad.  I modeled the dressing off of one of our favorite comfort food restaurants, Houston's.  The recipe is so easy - you probably have everything you need, (except buttermilk) and it takes seconds to stir together.  Again, I understand that a mayo/sour cream dressing topped salad isn't necessarily "health food" but it is fresh, homemade, crunchy and full of nutrients.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4Pf5KuuuX0b_7Cal1IT8lwGpWhkB7DJvWK3R07xdkhiWgbNytp0XZSA1qAZF8RHhz6cp9gIN3PD23a1D70zbL7vzg7Hsl9186-XpelGKp1YtOKLsEzucEo774e_jC_fNPkYDroqRrwdN/s1600/IMG_4653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4Pf5KuuuX0b_7Cal1IT8lwGpWhkB7DJvWK3R07xdkhiWgbNytp0XZSA1qAZF8RHhz6cp9gIN3PD23a1D70zbL7vzg7Hsl9186-XpelGKp1YtOKLsEzucEo774e_jC_fNPkYDroqRrwdN/s1600/IMG_4653.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Emma decided that it was her "new favorite snack" - as she told Mike when he got home.  Of course, I think she was just dipping the chopped bacon in dressing, so who wouldn't like that?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdyYX5gj7iIItqHX9CvmPAsUQFI8utyuQlPDnv9Ec7g5zoxsv4cBCY-EWPlLS9Addz_mmXW1CPs7aO2nRnoch23x3if1V8fqV8wRBNiGtPX9trOAmeq8E1AzCMklfKbrNH3BvX41dDZ2T1/s1600/IMG_4645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdyYX5gj7iIItqHX9CvmPAsUQFI8utyuQlPDnv9Ec7g5zoxsv4cBCY-EWPlLS9Addz_mmXW1CPs7aO2nRnoch23x3if1V8fqV8wRBNiGtPX9trOAmeq8E1AzCMklfKbrNH3BvX41dDZ2T1/s1600/IMG_4645.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Traditional Salad</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fbaked-potato-soup-salad-with-easy.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-h9CL6pe8JwU%2FVCv6r_CR1GI%2FAAAAAAAAZvo%2FbDKxgev662E%2Fs1600%2Fbaked-potato-soup.jpg&description=Easy%20Baked%20Potato%20Soup%20%26%20Salad%20with%20Homemade%20Buttermilk%20Garlic%20Dressing"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div><br />4 cups of greens (I used romaine, arugula, shaved brussels sprouts, and red leaf)</div><div>carrots</div><div>cherry tomatoes</div><div>boiled egg, chopped</div><div>crispy bacon, chopped</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Buttermilk Garlic Dressing</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fbaked-potato-soup-salad-with-easy.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-h9CL6pe8JwU%2FVCv6r_CR1GI%2FAAAAAAAAZvo%2FbDKxgev662E%2Fs1600%2Fbaked-potato-soup.jpg&description=Easy%20Baked%20Potato%20Soup%20%26%20Salad%20with%20Homemade%20Buttermilk%20Garlic%20Dressing"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />1/2 cup of sour cream</div><div style="text-align: left;">2/3 cup of mayo</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 clove of garlic, crushed/pressed</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon of sea salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon of paprika</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon of cracked pepper</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon of sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup of buttermilk</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 green onions, minced</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Whisk together sour cream and mayo.  Mince garlic finely, or push through a garlic press.  Add salt, paprika, pepper and sugar to the mixture.  Whisk in buttermilk.  Add green onions. Keep refrigerated.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1WJ-8BraR-beGQwDQ-8uZV5kLz5GZxHD4rTVW2PaSexK_qYXOtjcNNPcQq-YXKOqFXznu2K_UJx8vgWHGKE49eXxojb6iGsZTrqYOhWOQAR_vP72ycP1hKqtrBoTykauXr6S61euWXyMK/s1600/IMG_4626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1WJ-8BraR-beGQwDQ-8uZV5kLz5GZxHD4rTVW2PaSexK_qYXOtjcNNPcQq-YXKOqFXznu2K_UJx8vgWHGKE49eXxojb6iGsZTrqYOhWOQAR_vP72ycP1hKqtrBoTykauXr6S61euWXyMK/s1600/IMG_4626.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0Snc1zdQW0wr1doYuuf24agm6P9_YM3WCuEL_2HCDqQYt43VQHQYR7N5E56VNZrNQKHx0w0PsPTp6J082oHpkezBDr_ZC8tU1SrkJzWopAhvXwBGGUZqqrUfpLwNPQflMeOn__IwrmFZ/s1600/IMG_4633.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0Snc1zdQW0wr1doYuuf24agm6P9_YM3WCuEL_2HCDqQYt43VQHQYR7N5E56VNZrNQKHx0w0PsPTp6J082oHpkezBDr_ZC8tU1SrkJzWopAhvXwBGGUZqqrUfpLwNPQflMeOn__IwrmFZ/s1600/IMG_4633.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyaPHA9Vmj94J8QeXRU94dFfeCPL9fiRwQLYa4j6s3U6IHWNTkqnT5VjFfv7LpVcTQ0gBC-veoM-9Rddb7D6duouv4SMuADKbAbCPZTfcDqmx6fbJy9PqG99CtK_EXUOQA2hNoCRa_fBTa/s1600/IMG_4689.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyaPHA9Vmj94J8QeXRU94dFfeCPL9fiRwQLYa4j6s3U6IHWNTkqnT5VjFfv7LpVcTQ0gBC-veoM-9Rddb7D6duouv4SMuADKbAbCPZTfcDqmx6fbJy9PqG99CtK_EXUOQA2hNoCRa_fBTa/s1600/IMG_4689.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbJRcJrVTGeEoeH0c-_lQZlMmVm_MqdalYBqKIW79QuLYVfPPxleO8MBHQC2b5Bkegc9skZcCeKeKM90M-Tm3_R3ZyIEQHcSYqBT4bvmjZvRY0O3CGonSq_dMsiX8EY7iKSOCfmo5PVnb/s1600/IMG_4667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbJRcJrVTGeEoeH0c-_lQZlMmVm_MqdalYBqKIW79QuLYVfPPxleO8MBHQC2b5Bkegc9skZcCeKeKM90M-Tm3_R3ZyIEQHcSYqBT4bvmjZvRY0O3CGonSq_dMsiX8EY7iKSOCfmo5PVnb/s1600/IMG_4667.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitd3DN5PVH1sxI_rrI1Q5VoTpXh_gU_jekKrzsHO7oL9VcrN7pElvKCess8VTv978UM1ghJpj-BdX9vGIX1uZTrJHoeQZzy2boRxlbGB0yEcOTjaQhzzQwIH3k7eomC1PLWEEBjCq_Eyqn/s1600/baked-potato-soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitd3DN5PVH1sxI_rrI1Q5VoTpXh_gU_jekKrzsHO7oL9VcrN7pElvKCess8VTv978UM1ghJpj-BdX9vGIX1uZTrJHoeQZzy2boRxlbGB0yEcOTjaQhzzQwIH3k7eomC1PLWEEBjCq_Eyqn/s1600/baked-potato-soup.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Baked Potato Soup</i></span><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fbaked-potato-soup-salad-with-easy.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-h9CL6pe8JwU%2FVCv6r_CR1GI%2FAAAAAAAAZvo%2FbDKxgev662E%2Fs1600%2Fbaked-potato-soup.jpg&description=Easy%20Baked%20Potato%20Soup%20%26%20Salad%20with%20Homemade%20Buttermilk%20Garlic%20Dressing"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1 stick of butter</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">1/2 cup of flour</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">6 cups of whole milk</span><br />1 cup of half and half<br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">salt & pepper</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">5 cups of red potatoes, 1/4 inch cubes</span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch cubes, then cook in salted water until tender - about 8 minutes.  Drain potatoes and set aside.</span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">In a medium/large sauce pan, melt butter, then add flour over low heat and whisk until smooth.  Let the flour cook for just a minute - be careful not to burn!  Whisk in a cup or two of milk.  Whisk until smooth, then add in cream.  Bring the soup to a simmer, stirring constantly.  Add potatoes just before serving.  Keep the heat on low and be careful not to scorch the bottom.</span><br /><br style="background-color: #f7f7f8;" /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Optional garnish :</span><br />smoked sausage, cubed & browned<br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">cheddar cheese</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">bacon</span><br /><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">green onions</span><br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fbaked-potato-soup-salad-with-easy.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-h9CL6pe8JwU%2FVCv6r_CR1GI%2FAAAAAAAAZvo%2FbDKxgev662E%2Fs1600%2Fbaked-potato-soup.jpg&description=Easy%20Baked%20Potato%20Soup%20%26%20Salad%20with%20Homemade%20Buttermilk%20Garlic%20Dressing"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Baked Potato Soup & Salad with Easy Buttermilk Garlic Dressing

I used to make Baked Potato Soup constantly when I was catering - lunch meetings for clients, or ladies luncheon showers.  It is so satisfyi...

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Thai Steak & Vegetable Noodles in Peanut Sauce... Again

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqyot3A65IK0OlQgVjVBCfDMfgjGYExxN6Qvxk7xmE8Fqf3HSvpdhQZ2C4sFQXFLODGn-9KRBWF4VUFzCT5H3cVXFjCxVOodfF_0aC5YO51h2p-3PQII6zBF29R81O_-bhm1MZm4hzdO-/s1600/thai-steak-noodles.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqyot3A65IK0OlQgVjVBCfDMfgjGYExxN6Qvxk7xmE8Fqf3HSvpdhQZ2C4sFQXFLODGn-9KRBWF4VUFzCT5H3cVXFjCxVOodfF_0aC5YO51h2p-3PQII6zBF29R81O_-bhm1MZm4hzdO-/s1600/thai-steak-noodles.png" width="464" /></a>This is the 3rd time I've shared a recipe similar to this on the blog.  The first was in 2010, and the second in 2011.  Now that it is 2014, I've perfected it - and simplified it.  Perhaps it is my lack of time or brain power to make sure that I had all of the ingredients that the first two included... I think there were 18?  Now, when we're at the grocery store, I'm pushing a giant red car cart, feeding Emma grapes and cleaning up the carton of pink milk we just drizzled down Aisle 4.<br /><br />It seems like I always end up forgetting a couple of things we need to make dinner happen.  But, dinner always does happen anyway - maybe not the way I intended, but sometimes it turns out for the better.  In this case, I've simplified the ingredients to make the entire dish work better together.<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F07%2Fthai-steak-vegetable-noodles-in-peanut.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9c7FPCY3k2s%2FU8_Nz1kwofI%2FAAAAAAAAYSU%2FsOvl700bOGg%2Fs1600%2Fthai-steak-noodles.png&description=Thai%20Steak%20Noodles%20with%20Vegetables%20in%20a%20Spicy%20Peanut%20Sauce%20%7C%20Easy%20Thai%20Recipe%21"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />You can see the old recipes, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/thai-steak-noodle-salad-simple-thai.html">here</a>, and grimace at my photography like I did.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like to serve this with warm steak and noodles, but you can also serve it cold, more like a salad... which is how I had the left overs for lunch today.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">Sign-up </span><a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">here</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;"> for an emailed version of my </span><a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join" style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">Printable Recipes</a><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; font-size: 14px;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapnLxG83BInTec8NpJ3S7eCy8Fz04PXIS1_qE5HAj1DjfZu4P4sD_Tn6HfpIQc6dWaf_f3UFYVy9YmQg1RJn6c7JdfLWbe4IPuxPQao4gQkNg5HCTlyCJX8RrzUSOq3m53wEnveLo3dMz/s1600/IMG_2684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapnLxG83BInTec8NpJ3S7eCy8Fz04PXIS1_qE5HAj1DjfZu4P4sD_Tn6HfpIQc6dWaf_f3UFYVy9YmQg1RJn6c7JdfLWbe4IPuxPQao4gQkNg5HCTlyCJX8RrzUSOq3m53wEnveLo3dMz/s1600/IMG_2684.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Thai Steak Noodles in Peanut Sauce</i></span><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F07%2Fthai-steak-vegetable-noodles-in-peanut.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9c7FPCY3k2s%2FU8_Nz1kwofI%2FAAAAAAAAYSU%2FsOvl700bOGg%2Fs1600%2Fthai-steak-noodles.png&description=Thai%20Steak%20Noodles%20with%20Vegetables%20in%20a%20Spicy%20Peanut%20Sauce%20%7C%20Easy%20Thai%20Recipe%21"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />1 pound Flank Steak<br />1/2 box Linguine, cooked<br />1 small head savoy or napa cabbage, shredded<br />1 1/2 cups carrots, matchsticks<br />1/4 cup of cilantro, fresh, torn into pieces<br />1 red pepper, matchsticks<br />3 tablespoons of peanut butter<br />2 tablespoons of vegetable oil<br />1 teaspoon siracha (more for spicier)<br />1 clove garlic, minced <br />1 tablespoon of brown sugar<br />1 lime, cut in wedgest<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEb7J36CLliQxR-04VNWL_TU2GeJDELg1VPozD-3yTV26dc-WvaUN-n1DKWx4K2FEUB86nKoVWRB-62do-6TrJtperf_EoYsOnwKL3D120gZNH1vZK5pj-XoA_EgvsA8YIsz0zKiKzdjuJ/s1600/IMG_2677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEb7J36CLliQxR-04VNWL_TU2GeJDELg1VPozD-3yTV26dc-WvaUN-n1DKWx4K2FEUB86nKoVWRB-62do-6TrJtperf_EoYsOnwKL3D120gZNH1vZK5pj-XoA_EgvsA8YIsz0zKiKzdjuJ/s1600/IMG_2677.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Salt the steak on both sides, then sear it in a hot pan for 3 minutes on each side.  Cover with foil and let rest for 15 minutes, then slice thin.<br /><br />Meanwhile, cook the linguine in salted boiling water until al dente.  Drain.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRTGF64gj04n1Y7HNdnNWkMBjtrlAbssjSSNJDCbJbYvHVw_BZzfyYtxNj0yrdirMIm5GbTNqULajAPi32I2Wq-ocaSYubA8jiCzVkTNGKRS7ReDhlAu-EtSL6DIhoTQ-8dEJtJ25ZcaT/s1600/IMG_2672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsRTGF64gj04n1Y7HNdnNWkMBjtrlAbssjSSNJDCbJbYvHVw_BZzfyYtxNj0yrdirMIm5GbTNqULajAPi32I2Wq-ocaSYubA8jiCzVkTNGKRS7ReDhlAu-EtSL6DIhoTQ-8dEJtJ25ZcaT/s1600/IMG_2672.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />To make the sauce, combine the peanut butter, oil, siracha, brown sugar and garlic in a small bowl.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdTTt2au_BgtaoSabRuvwiNPWEtHOVZzskXl1prM54TLRkxEYuNZQKfkf24G8XI0u8gl6Cm37c3j1a-VklAC0b19-93AZv7r9q7HmWSBkXKBUfKj669mUfSyHs7kLIYAsZYyFVstvElcs/s1600/IMG_2675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAdTTt2au_BgtaoSabRuvwiNPWEtHOVZzskXl1prM54TLRkxEYuNZQKfkf24G8XI0u8gl6Cm37c3j1a-VklAC0b19-93AZv7r9q7HmWSBkXKBUfKj669mUfSyHs7kLIYAsZYyFVstvElcs/s1600/IMG_2675.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mix with whisk or fork until smooth.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I forgot!).<br /><br /> <a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F07%2Fthai-steak-vegetable-noodles-in-peanut.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-9c7FPCY3k2s%2FU8_Nz1kwofI%2FAAAAAAAAYSU%2FsOvl700bOGg%2Fs1600%2Fthai-steak-noodles.png&description=Thai%20Steak%20Noodles%20with%20Vegetables%20in%20a%20Spicy%20Peanut%20Sauce%20%7C%20Easy%20Thai%20Recipe%21"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Thai Steak & Vegetable Noodles in Peanut Sauce... Again

This is the 3rd time I've shared a recipe similar to this on the blog.  The first was in 2010, and the second in 2011.  Now that it is 2...

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Italian Restaurant Salad

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia4-Wm0psJ1zo0CjDuJWBMs2Lg9WcvTVYXJlhnq9HQ-selmA9XDzmpB6kwZzsBsufEOe1TdUgNvShYtJ_igf0rSk2Okjop47l2CEAFo9AoeBi8WsfNHncqfFXmnJsNOSkMo7Y4TJT9KL7M/s1600/IMG_5600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia4-Wm0psJ1zo0CjDuJWBMs2Lg9WcvTVYXJlhnq9HQ-selmA9XDzmpB6kwZzsBsufEOe1TdUgNvShYtJ_igf0rSk2Okjop47l2CEAFo9AoeBi8WsfNHncqfFXmnJsNOSkMo7Y4TJT9KL7M/s1600/IMG_5600.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is my version of the classic Italian restaurant salad, otherwise known as the only salad Mike will eat - except for spinach with hot bacon dressing, but that doesn't really count as a salad, does it? This salad is a crowd pleaser, my favorite to serve with family diner classics like lasagna (my recipe for "meatball" lasagna coming tomorrow) and garlic bread.  I love the crunchy iceberg lettuce, onion, briny artichokes, and sweet red peppers combined with a sweet red wine vinaigrette.  But, the real key ingredient is a lot of parmesan cheese.  A lot.  Like, it coats every piece of the lettuce... no wonder everyone loves it.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyQVdxB2wptefQF2q5Bzv_tOYaxtzxweXcvRxvvvj6rd1CDYMC6DV1Ok0NsHDnMuDE8y90V5a2NmEMZHNf50zA1OmNYvfK9a_XRXTrzbTegU6ZApIw2ntNi_hsFJbNd78czYonB8L3_Cx/s1600/italian-rest-salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyQVdxB2wptefQF2q5Bzv_tOYaxtzxweXcvRxvvvj6rd1CDYMC6DV1Ok0NsHDnMuDE8y90V5a2NmEMZHNf50zA1OmNYvfK9a_XRXTrzbTegU6ZApIw2ntNi_hsFJbNd78czYonB8L3_Cx/s1600/italian-rest-salad.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Italian Restaurant Salad</i></span><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F01%2Fitalian-restaurant-salad.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-K-ZYiAdiGQc%2FUtg4GyPxzII%2FAAAAAAAAVaM%2FHpIsSgNwg00%2Fs1600%2Fitalian-rest-salad.jpg&description=This%20is%20the%20BEST%21%20Italian%20Restaurant%20Salad"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><br />serves 6<br /><br /><i>Get my <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Printable Recipes</span>, here.</a></i><br /><br />1 head of iceberg <br />2 cups of spring mix<br />1/4 cup of white onion, sliced very thin<br />1/2 cup of artichoke hearts, diced<br />1 red pepper, small diced<br />1/2 cup of fresh grated parmesan cheese<br />...<br />1/4 cup of red wine vinegar<br />1 teaspoon of garlic salt<br />1 teaspoon of cracked pepper<br />1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning/herbs<br />1 tablespoon of sugar (or karo syrup or honey)<br />1/4 cup of olive oil<br /><br />Wash greens and spin dry.  Add onion, artichoke hearts and red pepper to lettuce in a large bowl.  Keep stored in the refrigerator.  <br /><br />For dressing, whisk together vinegar, garlic salt, pepper, herbs and sugar.  Slowly whisk in olive oil.  Shake well before tossing with salad.  Pour over lettuce mix and add parmesan cheese.  Toss well with tongs and serve cold.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aliLcNYh61d5LhCToziCoRTfVhpvTfc_rwWY2r933zb6BQCwdqLFKUL3gvhfbIBEZI-tVnhxhWJsWwJK6EgT2UloCQdjc9CeCeFBIZBD3Aqk9_cpP5u1uBlw-czTH_QUGZnoIvqj8Ve7/s1600/IMG_5609.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aliLcNYh61d5LhCToziCoRTfVhpvTfc_rwWY2r933zb6BQCwdqLFKUL3gvhfbIBEZI-tVnhxhWJsWwJK6EgT2UloCQdjc9CeCeFBIZBD3Aqk9_cpP5u1uBlw-czTH_QUGZnoIvqj8Ve7/s1600/IMG_5609.JPG" width="640" /></a> <a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F01%2Fitalian-restaurant-salad.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-K-ZYiAdiGQc%2FUtg4GyPxzII%2FAAAAAAAAVaM%2FHpIsSgNwg00%2Fs1600%2Fitalian-rest-salad.jpg&description=This%20is%20the%20BEST%21%20Italian%20Restaurant%20Salad"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a> <script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Italian Restaurant Salad

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Heirloom Tomato, Marcona Almonds, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Salad with an Easy Lemon vinaigrette

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*Note before the post : I recently deleted a sponsored post I had written last week due to some comments that it seemed "off-brand" for me.  And, frankly, I agreed.  Thank you, readers, for keeping me in-check.  This next post should get us back on track... almost like when you've been eating junk food all weekend and then it feels so good to enjoy something healthy.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPXzjhIpiDdkUxHNLG94Q1TRsXzJ3MWb9HWbivzDm3UMdlNpCJmAbZxD2k8SmW-II2gcxLYTp-BscTk36QO4Zp2NKGRSul7oxEhbM-hJspBRNdxY8sgcCwRfTzMbW17rqsxqKabcJSAY/s1600/IMG_0829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPXzjhIpiDdkUxHNLG94Q1TRsXzJ3MWb9HWbivzDm3UMdlNpCJmAbZxD2k8SmW-II2gcxLYTp-BscTk36QO4Zp2NKGRSul7oxEhbM-hJspBRNdxY8sgcCwRfTzMbW17rqsxqKabcJSAY/s640/IMG_0829.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I would hate to add up the amount I've spent on Heirloom Tomatoes this summer...  It seems like our entire diet has consisted of <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/bacon-avocado-heirloom-tomato-sandwich.html">Bacon, Avocado & Tomato Sandwiches</a>, Classic Bruschetta, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/06/tomato-watermelon-feta-salad-with.html">Watermelon & Tomato Salads</a>, and just sliced tomatoes + salt & pepper along with every meal.<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F08%2Fheirloom-tomato-marcona-almonds.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-VfZkW9_KJQo%2FUg_ZJgo7x0I%2FAAAAAAAATTk%2F4GFl63S1Vz8%2Fs640%2Ftomato-goat-cheese-salad.png&description=The%20BEST%20Summer%20Salad%20%3A%20Heirloom%20Tomato%2C%20Marcona%20Almonds%2C%20Prosciutto%20%26%20Goat%20Cheese%20Salad%20with%20an%20Easy%20Lemon%20Vinaigrette%20"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />I just can't resist those beautifully crazy colored and crazy expensive tomatoes.  We don't have any ready in our garden just yet, but we have lots of green ones on the way.  Though between Emma's fondness of picking the green ones and the abundance of squirrels in our yard, I'm not holding my breath.  I keep telling myself that it is just a short time during the year when they are so readily available (from local farms) that it is worth the extra indulgence.   <br /><br />Has everyone tried the Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Beet Salad?  It was in Foolproof, her most recent cookbook - you might remember <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-barefoot-contessa-dinner-party-last.html">my month of featuring recipes</a> from it back in January.  I've adapted the salad to please my summer palate by using tomatoes instead of beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette instead of the balsamic.  You must try it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvK-OuJMzRhjWvyAK6wzRtw0tqn06bv41Rtro9dcicjEaVsScgY18etLWbiqfR4fDNdABgLdwooWkpgxdkzUOQEPGomuPqmsx_SJinURtuH2QNJFSGyDSnC2xYcHqrFtt2b2hXwU3hG0/s1600/IMG_0828.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvK-OuJMzRhjWvyAK6wzRtw0tqn06bv41Rtro9dcicjEaVsScgY18etLWbiqfR4fDNdABgLdwooWkpgxdkzUOQEPGomuPqmsx_SJinURtuH2QNJFSGyDSnC2xYcHqrFtt2b2hXwU3hG0/s640/IMG_0828.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />I've officially burnt myself out on my previous favorite <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/06/tomato-watermelon-feta-salad-with.html">Watermelon & Tomato Salad</a> and now, this is my new favorite salad for lunch.  I've also been serving it for dinner to alongside <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/lemon-basil-grilled-shrimp-kebabs.html">Grilled Shrimp</a>, a piece of grilled fish, chicken or steak.  It is so interesting and has so many layers, but the best part is is that it is really just an assembly salad - there is not much chopping at all and the dressing is very, very easy, as you can just stir it together in a small bowl and toss the greens right in.  Then, all there is to do is layer everything on top.  So amazing.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8N8DanqMXW_Fqm9mv3DGM3W_pPzjhZh0RSAYO9-ieJ6x6FVEtTcLg865k7nNKZDllpVrm6k2FR2Y6cwqq7JEL5BPZFvV9hVO-Uy4zNJDf3YBdPA_aB-SQhNbAjJKO2HzPB3yXDYjvp8/s1600/IMG_0832.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8N8DanqMXW_Fqm9mv3DGM3W_pPzjhZh0RSAYO9-ieJ6x6FVEtTcLg865k7nNKZDllpVrm6k2FR2Y6cwqq7JEL5BPZFvV9hVO-Uy4zNJDf3YBdPA_aB-SQhNbAjJKO2HzPB3yXDYjvp8/s640/IMG_0832.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />One more note : if you haven't tried Marcona Almonds, you must.  They seem like a mix between a cashew and an almond - the ones I buy are tossed in sea salt and olive oil.  I almost ate the entire container on the way home from the store.  Ok, now onto the recipe...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iTwQdxI4gPrV238f-HDIUaShYcX5eUUzonmD-QjhqIUd3lDaM0dVufH9prep9AS5XfdSkANDg4koBIZGfinM4CZk2BKN6YbeORD0DttVuPlFXd5lMPbskDDWb0ZdFaXkDUn70Z3ayGs/s1600/tomato-goat-cheese-salad.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iTwQdxI4gPrV238f-HDIUaShYcX5eUUzonmD-QjhqIUd3lDaM0dVufH9prep9AS5XfdSkANDg4koBIZGfinM4CZk2BKN6YbeORD0DttVuPlFXd5lMPbskDDWb0ZdFaXkDUn70Z3ayGs/s640/tomato-goat-cheese-salad.png" width="424" /></a><br />Heirloom Tomato, Marcona Almonds, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Salad<br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> with an Easy Lemon vinaigrette </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i>Sign-up <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join">here</a> for an emailed version of my <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join">Printable Recipes</a>.<br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F08%2Fheirloom-tomato-marcona-almonds.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-VfZkW9_KJQo%2FUg_ZJgo7x0I%2FAAAAAAAATTk%2F4GFl63S1Vz8%2Fs640%2Ftomato-goat-cheese-salad.png&description=The%20BEST%20Summer%20Salad%20%3A%20Heirloom%20Tomato%2C%20Marcona%20Almonds%2C%20Prosciutto%20%26%20Goat%20Cheese%20Salad%20with%20an%20Easy%20Lemon%20Vinaigrette%20"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">serves 4 for lunch or 6 as a side</span></i><br /><br />6 cups baby arugula<br />1 lemon<br />1 tsp of dijon mustard<br />1/4 cup of olive oil<br />sea salt & pepper<br />.....<br />2 lbs. tomatoes (best available)<br />4 oz. prosciutto, thinly sliced<br />4 oz. soft goat cheese<br />1/4 cup of marcona almonds (salted)<br />olive oil<br />salt & pepper <br /><br />In a medium bowl, squeeze the juice of the lemon, then add the dijon.  Whisk in olive oil.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Add greens and toss.  Put the dressed arugula on the platter or on each plate.  Reserve the extra dressing in the bottom of the bowl, if any.<br /><br />Cut tomatoes into large wedges and chunks.  Pile them onto the arugula, then add prosciutto, goat cheese and almonds.  <br /><br />Drizzle any remaining dressing over the salad.  If you don't have any, then drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper.<br /><br />Pictured Here : <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens">Linen Hemstitch Napkins with "Seaside" Monogram </a><br /><br /><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Heirloom Tomato, Marcona Almonds, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Salad with an Easy Lemon vinaigrette

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Heirloom Tomato Panzanella

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtn3y0HP3YC1AjBK8fCK69oBVCw2UJMAnTw5hWJpK6ufIk4Pc8Qa0rU8Nsh0Ved0j-yR7khyphenhyphentGyCoXuxJynZ9wWW6CZ7IJhiuXL9pFTtBZPps_vDXDcLJ7jVdRFO5GHXvAz7vKjbzjzgg/s1600/IMG_9952.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtn3y0HP3YC1AjBK8fCK69oBVCw2UJMAnTw5hWJpK6ufIk4Pc8Qa0rU8Nsh0Ved0j-yR7khyphenhyphentGyCoXuxJynZ9wWW6CZ7IJhiuXL9pFTtBZPps_vDXDcLJ7jVdRFO5GHXvAz7vKjbzjzgg/s640/IMG_9952.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">When produce season is in full swing, it is great to have a recipe that utilizes the vegetables that look great at the farmers markets - this was our loot from last weekend.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhvmg7oyYYuM4k-L7W5sDxd_Yl84T92yC5L4AC4Hz9f0Ptz93hU69GWF-UqRhrBMmZC8gD1SuemCk8bJXC4NFcO2XTE9vUf5gWsONVMmXlC_DJf5HkR9oHfbGLk02Urytf_UDqnhv-Hw/s1600/IMG_9991.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhvmg7oyYYuM4k-L7W5sDxd_Yl84T92yC5L4AC4Hz9f0Ptz93hU69GWF-UqRhrBMmZC8gD1SuemCk8bJXC4NFcO2XTE9vUf5gWsONVMmXlC_DJf5HkR9oHfbGLk02Urytf_UDqnhv-Hw/s640/IMG_9991.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Panzanella is the perfect summer salad to serve with anything - a piece of grilled fish, chicken, steak, shrimp... burgers, kebabs, sandwiches, anything.  The homemade croutons just slightly soak in the vinaigrette.  So good.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKw9Jg7mZb4CNgd-SNjt-FJSwYMhfGmwxEDWXdeK9o7U7UyBEOWgFw_J_rejhmB3g_XRzdHAtYMyRXkbaaNeH2KIB5mpQg8LjHlzSprHbiPjkkLA10gaCCXtP-47l12B3u2ImOvo5XY6E/s1600/IMG_9976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKw9Jg7mZb4CNgd-SNjt-FJSwYMhfGmwxEDWXdeK9o7U7UyBEOWgFw_J_rejhmB3g_XRzdHAtYMyRXkbaaNeH2KIB5mpQg8LjHlzSprHbiPjkkLA10gaCCXtP-47l12B3u2ImOvo5XY6E/s640/IMG_9976.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I saw all of the beautiful heirloom tomatoes at the market, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtIkHxOjKcVX4hSlHhjh1XvF3gCSXXhEsSoX6qPGaCJAj4SYtbpcy0YO4sc7qfFclMXJY9sgSdCThX18DHD3RxCUTmu7Ad_zlzIGFff6Iulet16FSyNvArXwo0XbOvtlfMrF-EklyfNo/s1600/IMG_9997.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGtIkHxOjKcVX4hSlHhjh1XvF3gCSXXhEsSoX6qPGaCJAj4SYtbpcy0YO4sc7qfFclMXJY9sgSdCThX18DHD3RxCUTmu7Ad_zlzIGFff6Iulet16FSyNvArXwo0XbOvtlfMrF-EklyfNo/s640/IMG_9997.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It uses the best summer vegetables & herbs (peppers, tomatoes & basil - you can add cucumbers, too).  The best part is all you have to do is chop vegetables, stir together a dressing and make croutons - which, by the way, is much easier than you'd think! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MpcQ6vrha4WcjFZCqZBzgZEgCaXPSbVBiVsAmoqFxc5QuH69XxinKyMLQEEjIsSJgy0DjZVJpeFzpHp6RivNH66Yw3PU_E9gFXuDPKm2K8m4rAjoUazm51YXdMh-9KMLzuH2N3UjYS8/s1600/panzanella.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MpcQ6vrha4WcjFZCqZBzgZEgCaXPSbVBiVsAmoqFxc5QuH69XxinKyMLQEEjIsSJgy0DjZVJpeFzpHp6RivNH66Yw3PU_E9gFXuDPKm2K8m4rAjoUazm51YXdMh-9KMLzuH2N3UjYS8/s640/panzanella.jpg" width="425" /></a>Heirloom Tomato<i><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Panzanella </span></i></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fheirloom-tomato-panzanella.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-cT5PCU1Di6g%2FUfaKBMH3l-I%2FAAAAAAAATGM%2F6uW62bbT-Wo%2Fs640%2Fpanzanella.jpg&description=Heirloom%20Tomato%20Panzanella"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />Croutons : <br /><div style="text-align: left;">3 tablespoons olive oil <br />1 small loaf of good bread (6 cups)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes<br />Sea Salt & Pepper<br /><br />Vegetables : <br />1 teaspoon kosher salt <br />1 pound of tomatoes (I used heirloom tomatoes)<br />1 yellow bell pepper<br />1/4 red onion </div><div style="text-align: left;">4 large basil leaves </div><div style="text-align: left;">3 cups of arugula<br /><br />Dressing :<br />1 teaspoon garlic <br />1/2 teaspoon Dijon<br />3 tablespoons White Wine vinegar <br />1/2 cup olive oil <br />1/2 teaspoon sea salt <br />1/4 teaspoon black pepper<br /><br />For Croutons : </div><div style="text-align: left;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet.  Drizzle the bread with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Bake for 7-10, tossing after ever couple of minutes until slightly browned.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For the Vegetables : <br />Cut the tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers into 1/2-inch cubes.  Cut onion into thin slices.  Add all of the vegetables to a bowl along with chopped fresh basil. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For the Dressing : <br />Whisk together dressing ingredients with a fork.  Pour over vegetables.  Add croutons just before serving.  </div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F07%2Fheirloom-tomato-panzanella.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-cT5PCU1Di6g%2FUfaKBMH3l-I%2FAAAAAAAATGM%2F6uW62bbT-Wo%2Fs640%2Fpanzanella.jpg&description=Heirloom%20Tomato%20Panzanella"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a> <script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

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Tomato, Watermelon & Feta Salad with a Citrus Vinaigrette

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4sJwwwntBFOV0on75jY9SE5oi1oLyYC9BwxUxSBMgV4SgSRK1OzwWGYxvEGw65LVccdKMgCQvksqSfcRmrlkuaV_Em91igvcXSUfYLjPCZB742eWe0SM5W5zpjTJf70TRM_C4dbandk/s1600/IMG_1419.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4sJwwwntBFOV0on75jY9SE5oi1oLyYC9BwxUxSBMgV4SgSRK1OzwWGYxvEGw65LVccdKMgCQvksqSfcRmrlkuaV_Em91igvcXSUfYLjPCZB742eWe0SM5W5zpjTJf70TRM_C4dbandk/s640/IMG_1419.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This salad is my new obsession - I've made it almost 5 times in the last week.  It is sweet, but sharp and completely delicious.  It goes perfectly with a burger, kebabs or grilled shrimp... all of which we've had this week with this very salad!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dFJ0cz1gkQLcCHInTGW17g38rjG7nq7CP1XUdtNh-wkGp44osJYvha7qc2D__2TpLQE7saJDn-c0YfcrCONEIXLXbhdKVCFaJs5R6_IrL731pVBkcWr1l57jfkNTpBnUBwb1t4Dbe-8/s1600/tomato-watermelon.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dFJ0cz1gkQLcCHInTGW17g38rjG7nq7CP1XUdtNh-wkGp44osJYvha7qc2D__2TpLQE7saJDn-c0YfcrCONEIXLXbhdKVCFaJs5R6_IrL731pVBkcWr1l57jfkNTpBnUBwb1t4Dbe-8/s640/tomato-watermelon.jpg" width="425" /></a> <span style="font-size: large;">Tomato, Watermelon & Feta Salad</span><br /><i>with Citrus Dressing </i><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F06%2Ftomato-watermelon-feta-salad-with.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-CLCR9uhamaE%2FUbk1EBxya9I%2FAAAAAAAASxA%2F_M8IBAUjVYg%2Fs640%2Ftomato-watermelon.jpg&description=Tomato%2C%20Watermelon%20%26%20Feta%20Salad%20with%20a%20Citrus%20Vinaigrette"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />1/4 cup orange juice<br />1/4 cup lemon juice<br />1/4 cup minced shallots <br />1 tablespoon sugar<br />1/2 cup olive oil<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 teaspoon pepper<br />1/2 seedless watermelon, cut in 1-inch cubes<br />2 cups of tomatoes, 1-inch dice <br />4 ounces  feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced<br /><br />Whisk together the lemon juice, shallots, sugar, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly, to form an emulsion. <br /><br />Place the tomatoes, watermelon and feta in a large bowl. Drizzle with enough vinaigrette to coat the lightly and toss well. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwsw81GTPCFaoX_lDCgInt_9PD3a5V8OtgBjROz5OUbOe67j_athx5wkJhaUD5aO7A8QbAhGAbgYLN0SdWYAtTyku0caQvAOaOZk2vwle0Hsa38-u7Ps5pLR-YmVSUVvGM_azJBxZCW98/s1600/IMG_1389.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwsw81GTPCFaoX_lDCgInt_9PD3a5V8OtgBjROz5OUbOe67j_athx5wkJhaUD5aO7A8QbAhGAbgYLN0SdWYAtTyku0caQvAOaOZk2vwle0Hsa38-u7Ps5pLR-YmVSUVvGM_azJBxZCW98/s640/IMG_1389.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F06%2Ftomato-watermelon-feta-salad-with.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-CLCR9uhamaE%2FUbk1EBxya9I%2FAAAAAAAASxA%2F_M8IBAUjVYg%2Fs640%2Ftomato-watermelon.jpg&description=Tomato%2C%20Watermelon%20%26%20Feta%20Salad%20with%20a%20Citrus%20Vinaigrette"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGD3Lr5Eju-G01Zehav9X0ZKYIrza_wCM7ShhlJruk1792gEcYtyNYIR2vGcdFaLFsCOL7hyPwUfqoDUkLDLT6I0lUnF49VHJNGFjH2uXhbJ7kRkSkT4PVjbH0vJf_BSa9HYiBzOepYno/s1600/IMG_1402.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGD3Lr5Eju-G01Zehav9X0ZKYIrza_wCM7ShhlJruk1792gEcYtyNYIR2vGcdFaLFsCOL7hyPwUfqoDUkLDLT6I0lUnF49VHJNGFjH2uXhbJ7kRkSkT4PVjbH0vJf_BSa9HYiBzOepYno/s640/IMG_1402.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkxfTrjnhBhUJU1wBjtLrUZsj3aznMjZ27a4UtoeXGotr0GfWt4_3Qb1R9EqQLnPiemsxAB_ks4kTTc-lmpLIWVVOHRtEXqa2tUmOOLNGro2aiDDNhQHzdmPaK5ZMLOvbzHIbL0xaR4o/s1600/IMG_1413.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixkxfTrjnhBhUJU1wBjtLrUZsj3aznMjZ27a4UtoeXGotr0GfWt4_3Qb1R9EqQLnPiemsxAB_ks4kTTc-lmpLIWVVOHRtEXqa2tUmOOLNGro2aiDDNhQHzdmPaK5ZMLOvbzHIbL0xaR4o/s640/IMG_1413.JPG" width="640" /></a><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Tomato, Watermelon & Feta Salad with a Citrus Vinaigrette

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