Shaved Celery Sweet Pepper Salad With Watercress Pecorino Mint Recipes

Steps:

• Using a mandoline, shave the celery paper thin.
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl with ice water. Blanch the celery for 30 seconds. Drain the celery in a colander and immediately transfer it to the ice water. As soon as the celery is cool, drain and transfer to paper towels to remove any excess water. Dry the bowl. Add the celery, onion, and watercress, and toss well.
• In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, mustard, and capers. Using a fork or whisk, stir until the mixture is homogenized. Slowly drizzle in the oil, constantly whisking until it thickens.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the celery and watercress, and toss well. Add the cheese and salami, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again. Divide the salad among 4 cold salad plates, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• At least 1 hour before you plan to serve the salad, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, the shallots, celery seed, celery salt, anchovy paste, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Place the celery in a mixing bowl and toss it with the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. (Even though these ingredients are in the dressing, believe me-this step makes a difference.) Add enough dressing to moisten well. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the celery to crisp and the flavors to develop.
• When ready to serve, arrange the celery on a platter, shave the Parmesan onto the celery with a vegetable peeler, then sprinkle with walnuts, parsley leaves, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for about 8 minutes, until lightly golden and fragrant. Let cool completely, then coarsely chop.
• In a small bowl, combine the shallot with the sherry vinegar. Whisk in both oils and season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, celery, dates and pecorino. Add the dressing and toss. Serve at once.

Steps:

• Combine mustard and lemon juice. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss dressing with remaining ingredients.

Steps:

• If possible, use a mandoline, V-slicer or other vegetable slicer to shave the vegetables as thinly as possible. Otherwise, use a sharp chef's knife. Put the celery, bell pepper, watercress and mint in a large serving bowl. With a cheese plane or vegetable peeler, shave about 2 ounces of cheese into the bowl. Put the olive oil, vinegar and salt to taste in a shaker jar and shake well. Pour enough of the dressing over the salad to moisten all the vegetables. (You may not need it all.) Toss, taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve immediately.