INDEX

A

Almonds

   Escarole Salad with Tangerines and Marcona Almonds, 42

   Lemon–Toasted Almond Dressing with Aleppo Pepper, 82

   Savory Granola, 102–3

   Spiced Nuts, 101

Apple cider

   Apple Cider, Grainy Mustard, and Shallot Vinaigrette, 26

   vinegar, 12

Apples

   Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad with Goat Cheese, 44–46

   Spinach, Delicata Squash, and Apple Salad, 68

Arugula, 16

   Arugula, Plum, and Fennel Salad, 92

   Asian Pear, Grilled Steak and Radicchio Salad with, 66

Avocados

   Avocado-Chipotle Ranch Dressing, 75

   Avocado Ranch Dressing, 75

B

Bacon

   Bacon–Black Pepper Vinaigrette, 71

   Glazed Bacon, 105

Balsamic vinegar, white, 13

Beef

   Grilled Steak and Radicchio Salad with Asian Pear, 66

Bread

   Rustic Croutons, 95

   Seasoned Pita Crisps, 96

   Sourdough Caesar Dressing, 76–77

Broccolini, Roasted Carrot, and Chicken Salad, 90

Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad with Goat Cheese, 44–46

Buttermilk Black-and-Blue Dressing, 85

Butter Vinaigrette, Browned, 72

C

Cabbage, 16

   Slaw with Red Bell Pepper, Orange, and Grilled Shrimp, 47

Caesar Dressing, Sourdough, 76–77

Carrots

   Carrot-Ginger Dressing with Soy and Sesame, 37

   Roasted Carrot, Broccolini, and Chicken Salad, 90

Cheese

   Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad with Goat Cheese, 44–46

   Buttermilk Black-and-Blue Dressing, 85

   Country-Style Greek Salad with Pita Crisps, 88

   Frico (a.k.a. Parmesan Wafers), 98

   Lemon-Parmesan Vinaigrette, 59

Chia Seed Dressing, Sweet and Tangy, 36

Chicken, Roasted Carrot, and Broccolini Salad, 90

Chickpeas, Thyme-Scented Roasted, 100

Citrus. See also individual citrus fruits

   Citrus, Honey, and Rosemary Vinaigrette, 29

   juice, 12

Croutons, Rustic, 95

D

Dressing techniques, 22–23

E

Endive, 16

Equipment, 19

Escarole, 16

   Escarole Salad with Tangerines and Marcona Almonds, 42

F

Fennel, Arugula, and Plum Salad, 92

French Vinaigrette, Classic, 25

Frico (a.k.a. Parmesan Wafers), 98

Frisée, 16

G

Garlic

   choosing, 13

   grating, 13

   mincing, 13

   removing green germ from, 13

   Roasted Garlic Dressing, 86–87

   rubbing bowl with, 23

Granola, Savory, 102–3

Greek Salad, Country-Style, with Pita Crisps, 88

Greens. See also individual greens

   types of, 16

   washing, 22

H

Herbs, 13, 15

J

Japanese-Style Toasted Sesame Dressing, 80

K

Kale, 16

   Kale Salad with Pine Nuts and Prosciutto Crisps, 64

L

Lemons

   juice, 12

   Lemon-Parmesan Vinaigrette, 59

   Lemon–Toasted Almond Dressing with Aleppo Pepper, 82

   Tahini, Lemon, and Harissa Dressing, 79

Lettuce, 16

Limes

   juice, 12

   Southeast Asian–Style Lime Dressing, 60

M

Mango–Red Curry Dressing, 38

Maple syrup

   Maple-Mustard-Hazelnut Vinaigrette, 49

   Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette, 49

Mesclun, 16

Mint

   Fresh Mint Vinaigrette, 30

   Pineapple Vinaigrette with Mint and Chile, 32

Miso

   Fiery Miso Dressing, 61

   Miso Dressing with Ginger and Orange, 61

Mizuna, 16

Mustard, 15

   Apple Cider, Grainy Mustard, and Shallot Vinaigrette, 26

   Maple-Mustard-Hazelnut Vinaigrette, 49

   Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette, 49

N

Nuts. See also individual nuts

   oils, 10

   Spiced Nuts, 101

O

Oils

   neutral, 10

   nut, 10

   olive, 12

   sesame, 12

   shallot, 97

Olives

   Black Olive, Balsamic, and Basil Vinaigrette, 50

   Black Olive–Balsamic Vinaigrette, 50

   Country-Style Greek Salad with Pita Crisps, 88

   oil, 12

Onion and Sumac Vinaigrette, Charred, 57

Oranges

   Miso Dressing with Ginger and Orange, 61

   Orange, Caramel, and Sherry Vinegar Vinaigrette, 55

   Slaw with Red Bell Pepper, Orange, and Grilled Shrimp, 47

P

Paprika Vinaigrette, Smoked, 53

Parsley, 16

Peanut Dressing, Sweet and Spicy, 81

Pear Vinaigrette with Walnut Oil and Champagne Vinegar, 31

Peppadew Vinaigrette, Sharp-and-Sweet-with-a-Little-Bit-of-Heat, 35

Pepper, black and white, 15

Pineapple

   Pineapple, Coriander, and Lime Vinaigrette, 32

   Pineapple Vinaigrette with Mint and Chile, 32

Pinot Noir Vinaigrette, 58

Pita Crisps, Seasoned, 96

Plum, Arugula, and Fennel Salad, 92

Pomegranate molasses

   Pomegranate Molasses–Walnut Oil Vinaigrette, 54

   Spiced Pomegranate Molasses–Walnut Oil Vinaigrette, 54

Prosciutto Crisps, 106

R

Radicchio, 16

   Grilled Steak and Radicchio Salad with Asian Pear, 66

Ranch dressing

   Avocado-Chipotle Ranch Dressing, 75

   Avocado Ranch Dressing, 75

Rice vinegar, 12

S

Salt, 15

Seasonings, balancing, 20, 22

Sesame

   Japanese-Style Toasted Sesame Dressing, 80

   oil, 12

Shallots, 15

   Apple Cider, Grainy Mustard, and Shallot Vinaigrette, 26

   Fried Shallots, 97

   oil, 97

Sherry vinegar, 13

Shrimp, Grilled, Slaw with Red Bell Pepper, Orange, and, 47

Sourdough Caesar Dressing, 76–77

Southeast Asian–Style Lime Dressing, 60

Spinach, 16

   Spinach, Delicata Squash, and Apple Salad, 68

T

Tahini, Lemon, and Harissa Dressing, 79

Tangerines, Escarole Salad with Marcona Almonds and, 42

Tomatillo and Cilantro Dressing, Charred, 41

Tossing techniques, 22–23

V

Vinaigrettes. See also individual recipes

   definition of, 20

   making, 20

   vinegar-to-oil ratio for, 20, 22

Vinegars, 12–13

W

Wafu Dressing, 62

Walnuts

   Savory Granola, 102–3

   Spiced Nuts, 101

Watercress, 16

Wine vinegar, 13