Seattle Salad With Raspberry-sesame Vinaigrette
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1⁄4 cup baby arugula
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2 inchspears
- 1⁄4 red bell pepper, seeds removed,finely diced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
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Raspberry-Sesame Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 -2 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic sprouts
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- salt and pepper
directions
- Combine the salad greens and arugula in a colorful bowl or directly on serving plates.
- Sprinkle the pineapple chunks over the greens and top with sprinklings of red bell pepper and sesame seeds.
- For the vinaigrette, combine the sesame oil, one tablespoon of the raspberry vinegar, and herbs.
- Whisk or stir, and taste.
- Sesame oils vary in quality and flavor—we prefer dark oils with a nutty, toasted flavor.
- Raspberry vinegars also vary in acetic quality—some taste slightly sweet, while others are more acidic but have stronger raspberry flavor.
- Adjust all quantities to your preference, and serve in a small vinaigrette carafe.
- A tiny drizzle on your salad will deliver a cargo of flavor.
- Wine suggestion: The tropical flavors of a chilled viognier or roussanne would complement spicy dishes like Prawns in Ginger-Peanut Sauce, and would be excellent served with this fruity, yet spicy, salad.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mary Baker
Paso Robles, CA
I'm co-owner of Dover Canyon Winery in Paso Robles, California. I've worked in the wine industry for 12 years, and I've taught classes in wine appreciation and wine pairing.
Winemaker "Dover Dan" and I love good food and good wine, so we're always looking for light, fresh recipes. With our lifestyle, we're always trying to lose weight!
We also entertain frequently--just casual barbecues for friends mostly, but we also grill for hundreds of visitors on wine festival weekend. We've compiled a collection of our favorite easy recipes in a winery cookbook, "Fresh from Dover Canyon." I hope you enjoy the recipes we've posted. Please feel free to email us any time with questions regarding food and wine!