Kitchen NewsletterTarget Date:  05-18-17Title: Inspiring Summer SaladsConstant Contact Name:May 18, 2017 – Inspiring Summer Salads
Subject Line: Inspiring Summer Salads with Easy Dressings!Teaser Line:What a delicious way to eat more fruits and vegetables!RECIPE: HEARTY CHOP SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING 
WHISK A BETTER VINAIGRETTERECIPE: SPRING SPINACH SALAD WITH LEMON-POPPYSEED VINAIGRETTE 
EVERYTHING FOR TASTY SALADS
RECIPE: BURRATA CAPRESE SALAD  WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
TIPS FOR CRISP & FRESH GREENS

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With summertime on the horizon and a plethora of fresh, local produce arriving, it’s time to put entrée salads in the starring role on the dinner table. IN THIS ISSUE, we present three salads each with a little twist, and all containing a dazzling burst of flavors. We’re sharing our favorite tips for making homemade salad dressings, too! Revel in the season of ripe produce, and choose to serve a satisfying salad for dinner.

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RECIPE: HEARTY CHOP SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING THIS HEARTY CHOP SALAD IS FILLED WITH DELICIOUS INGREDIENTS THAT MAKE IT A SATISFYING CHOICE FOR LUNCH OR DINNER. We love how the creamy garlic dressing compliments the savory and filling flavors of bacon, cheese and hard-boiled eggs. The fresh mint adds a surprising flavor element that is sure to delight.WHISK UP A BETTER VINAIGRETTEBASIC SALAD DRESSINGS ASSEMBLE QUICKLY with a little vigorous shaking or whisking into an emulsion, albeit, temporarily. Follow the guide below for achieving an endless combination of winning flavors. Remember, that for salad dressings, the perfect balance of oil to vinegar is 3:1, three parts oil for every one-part vinegar. With this basic ratio at the ready, the type of oil, the kind of vinegar, and the choice of seasonings customize the experience.3:1 START WITH THE PERFECT RATIO OF OIL TO VINEGAR1.CHOOSE AN OIL BASE: EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, AVOCADO OIL, FLAXSEED OILACCENT OILS: (ADD SPARINGLY): WALNUT OIL, SESAME OIL, CHILI OIL2.ADD AN ACIDVINEGAR TYPES: APPLE CIDER, WHITE WINE, CHAMPAGNE, RED WINE, RICE WINE, BALSAMIC AND/OR FRESH CITRUS JUICE: LEMON, LIME, ORANGE3.INCREASE THE FLAVOR & TEXTURE:ADD FLAVOR: DIJON MUSTARD, HONEY, TAHINI, PEANUT BUTTERCREAMY: MAYONNAISE, GREEK YOGURT, BUTTERMILK, SOUR CREAM4.ADD THE AROMATICS: SHALLOT, GARLIC, GINGERSPICE IT: FRESH HERBS, DRIED SPICES, SALT & PEPPERRECIPE: SPRING SPINACH SALAD WITH LEMON-POPPYSEED VINAIGRETTE THIS SALAD IS A FRESH RIFF OFF THE BELOVED CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH POPPYSEED DRESSING. The addition of seasonally ripe avocado and an extra special mango rosette take this salad to the next level visual and taste enjoyment!HOW-TO MAKE A MANGO ROSETTECut into two halves by cutting along both sides of the pit.Remove the mango peel using a glass to separate the peel from the fruit.Slice into very fine slices.Carefully, spread out the slices.Spiral into a circle until a rosette is formed.Use a spatula to carefully transfer and place the rosette on top of the salad.EVERYTHING FOR TASTY SALADSOXO GOOD GRIPS SALAD DRESSING SHAKERShake dressings and sauces quickly. Seals securely. Pour and store. Dishwasher safe.JOHN BOOS MAPLE CUTTING BOARDA solid, reversible, hard maple cutting board works well for salad prep! OXO SALAD SPINNERAlways, always wash fresh vegetables well. A salad spinner is the best, most thorough way to wash greens.LEKUE CITRUS SPRAYERScrew into a citrus fruit, and spray fresh juice right onto salads for an extra flavor kick!MICROPLANE HERB & SALAD CHOPPERChop vegetables and prepare greens with ease. Retractable, double blade stores safely.EVO OIL SPRAY BOTTLEA sturdy bottle designed expressly for oils. Refill with your favorite Keep near your grill, stovetop, and salad bowl.RECIPE: BURRATA CAPRESE SALAD  WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTEWE LOOK FOR REASONS TO ENJOY BURRATA CHEESE, and putting it in an entrée-style, Italian “caprese" salad makes us feel a bit better for our indulgence! Burrata is a semi-soft Italian cheese made with mozzarella and cream. The word “burrata” translates to “buttered” in Italian, the exterior of the ball of cheese is similar to mozzarella, while the interior is filled with cream and stretched curds of fresh cheese. The result is an extremely creamy and delicious experience. Buon appetito!HOW-TO GRILL TASTY CROUTONSSlice rustic bread into 1/2” slices.Drizzle olive oil on both sides.Grill on a hot grill until both sides are toasted.Cut into cubes.Grilled croutons, ready to eat!TIPS FOR CRISP & FRESH GREENSFOLLOW THESE FEW KEY TIPS TO ENSURE FRESH, CRISP GREENS REACH THE TABLE.CHOOSE THE FRESHEST PRODUCE AVAILABLE. Whole lettuces are almost always fresher than processed, bagged lettuces.KEEP GREENS CHILLED in the refrigerator crisper drawer.PRIOR TO SERVING, WASH THE GREENS IN COLD WATER, not only will the process clean the leaves, but some rehydration will occur, too.USE A SALAD SPINNER to dry the greens quickly.REFRIGERATE WASHED GREENS, undressed, until ready to serve.APPLY DRESSINGS at the table or immediately before serving. Adding the dressing too early will quickly wilt greens.SERVE LEAFY GREENS ON CHILLED PLATES TO RETAIN CRISPNESS.