Recipes — Salads

Amy Ingram

Sweet Potato, Green Bean & Smoked Paprika Salad

    Liquid Gold Tarragon infused olive oil or medium Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 onion, finely sliced 1 sweet potato, peeled & cut into thick wedges 2 potatoes, cut into thick wedges 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp Smoked Paprika Salt and freshly ground blackpepper Large handful of green beans, trimmed & halved 3 ripe tomatoes, cut in wedges Handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon Sour cream or natural yoghurt to serve (optional)   1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add onions & potatoes & pan-fry...

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Amy Ingram

Maple Balsamic and Bacon Vinaigrette

 Ingredients  4 tablespoons Liquid Gold Maple Balsamic Vinegar 2 Tablespoon Liquid Gold Red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon good quality Dijon style mustard 4 tablespoons Liquid Gold Ultra Premium extra virgin olive oil (your choice) 2 tablespoon finely minced shallots 1/2 teaspoon salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 slices center-cut bacon, cooked to a crisp and finely crumbled Baby spinach leaves, stems removed, washed Directions   Place spinach in a serving bowl. Place the maple balsamic, half the crumbled bacon, red wine vinegar, salt, half the shallots, pepper, and mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Gently warm...

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Amy Ingram

Raspberry Balsamic & Toasted Almond Vinaigrette

Ingredients   3 tablespoons Liquid Gold Raspberry Balsamic 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons Liquid Gold Toasted Almond Oil 1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt fresh ground black pepper to taste 1/3 cup slivered toasted almonds 1/3 cup crumbled feta or Cherve cheese  Your favorite lettuce greens Directions   Place all the ingredients in to a bowl and whisk.  Alternately, this can be made in a blender or food processor.  Arrange  arrange lettuce in a bowl, drizzle with vinaigrette, sprinkle with almonds and cheese.   Recipe adapted by Chef Rachel Bradley

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Amy Ingram

Healthy Winter Salad

There are times when you can make a whole meal from a healthy, filling salad. When it is this tasty, it’s easy to serve yourself a nice bowl of this colorful dish with a little crusty bread, a glass of a cool, light Pinot Noir and call it dinner. For 4 people: 1 medium-size butternut squash 2 medium-size sweet potatoes ¼ cup Liquid Gold Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons salt Pinch of paprika 1 cup of blond green lentils 4 cups cold, non-salted water Dressing 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 6 tablespoons Liquid Gold...

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