Salad – Volpi Foods

Grilled Greens Fall Salad with Citrus Dressing

studio2108 — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 02:29:40 +0000

Sometimes Bitter is Better. Lamenting the biting cold weather? Take it out on your salad. Grilling bitter greens brings out their sweetness, and when paired with a tender, salty, cured meat, it becomes something else entirely. This citrus dressing, or citronette, makes more than you’ll need for this recipe, but it stores nicely for tomorrow night’s salad. Our grilled greens Fall salad with citrus dressing will surely become a favorite. See the Cook’s Note on choosing the right creamy, assertive cheese for this dish and the best kind of butternut squash to use.

Caprese Salad with Prosciutto

Hashtag Labs — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:47:11 +0000

The tomato days of summer. The Caprese salad with prosciutto is less of a recipe and more like a blueprint of how to assemble the most beautiful, seductive, and summery flavors in one splendid dish. Slice tomatoes when still warm from the August sun, cue up Frankie crooning “Isle of Capri,” pour a sparkling rosé, and feast under the stars. Man, this livin’ is easy.

Summer Tomato Peach Mint Salad

Hashtag Labs — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:40:39 +0000

Mother Nature is pretty smart. She knows what she’s doing, and it pays to listen. When two crops are prevalent at the farmers market at the same time, it’s smart to assume they might go well together. So when you see the big display of tomatoes and the big display of peaches, think about ways to make them waltz in unison. You won’t need much else — a little acid, a little salty cheese and you’ve got yourself a summer tomato peach mint salad. You’re dressing up something that’s already perfect, so keep it simple.

Summer Cucumber Salad

Hashtag Labs — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:52:31 +0000

Peek inside the fridge of most Scandinavians on any given summer day and you’ll likely find a bowl of summer cucumber salad. Whether made with sour cream or vinegar, as in our version, it’s a refreshing accompaniment to almost anything. It’s a midsummer’s dream.

Thai Zucchini Salad

Hashtag Labs — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:34:39 +0000

Get to know thy neighbor. At least the one growing zucchini in their garden. They’ll be looking to give away the surplus from their crop, and you’re going to want to make this salad as often as they leave the fruit on your doorstep. Inspired by a Thai papaya salad, it’s the perfect antidote to a hot summer night when cooking is out of the question.

Super Simple Summer Salad Trio (for Salami Platter)

Hashtag Labs — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 14:43:38 +0000

This is it folks. Do we even need to remind you that now is the time to eat the gifts of summer gardens? Use only the best, freshest vegetables and they will reward you with superior taste, needing only a few accompanying flavors for interest and color. Pair this super simple summer salad trio with some salami, throw in some bread and chilled wine, and you’ve got the best summer meal on your hands. Savor the moment. Simplicity reigns.

The Volpi Wedge

studio2108 — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 14:04:33 +0000

Everything old is new again. The good ol’ iceberg wedge salad has had its ups and downs. It fell out of favor when fancy greens graced salad bowls in the ’80s, but luckily some people (like steakhouses) didn’t let the wedge die out. It has since been reconstructed, deconstructed, and prettied up in all sorts of ways. Our homage to this American classic showcases a lighter dressing while keeping close to the traditional toppings. The Volpi wedge will still put a crunch in your step.

Tortellini Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Romesco

studio2108 — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:31:18 +0000

Most pasta salads are awful. Sad representations of someone’s honest effort that instead evokes a sad ‘80s buffet. They’re drippy, overcooked or tasteless. But it’s summer and they’re easy, and we have potlucks and cookouts to go to. They’re expected! This tortellini salad with sun-dried tomato romesco is one we’re proud to call our own, and you’ll be proud to say you brought it. The trick is to forgo the vinegary dressing (it breaks down the pasta), and instead lightly coat the pasta with an intensely flavored sauce. Keep it simple, then graciously accept your neighbors’ compliments.

Green Bean Salad with Eggs

studio2108 — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 15:07:17 +0000

Salad envy. Sound unlikely? Wait till you see this salad. And it’s portable, too! How many times have you offered to take a salad to the picnic, then panicked? What if it sogs up? What if it wilts? Here’s our delicious solution to that conundrum. Make the marjoram dressing in a jar, platter up the crisp beans, watercress, and soft-cooked eggs, and then drizzle with the dressing when you get to the park. No sog; pure salad. Just gorgeousness.

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

studio2108 — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:00:29 +0000

Beets are the hidden gem of the kitchen. They come in looking rough and ragged. It’s hard to imagine coaxing anything delicious — or even worthwhile — from that rugged root. But with little more effort than throwing them in the oven for an hour, there’s an exquisite transformation. They’re suddenly sweet and delicate, and drop-dead gorgeous inside. Serve them with a fresh burst of orange juice and mint, and they no longer bear any resemblance to the sad, canned, crinkle-cut horrors of your salad bar nightmares. They’re the reigning jewels of Summer.