The Culinary Connoisseur
Gourmet Grilling
26
Jul
Jul
If you turn up your nose at the thought of grilling hot
dogs and burgers but don’t want to be left out of the barbecue fun we’ve got
some upscale options for you. Colorful ingredient salads that include grilled
components allow you to enjoy the grilling experience while maintaining your
food standards.
dogs and burgers but don’t want to be left out of the barbecue fun we’ve got
some upscale options for you. Colorful ingredient salads that include grilled
components allow you to enjoy the grilling experience while maintaining your
food standards.
For the vinaigrette:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon or whole grain mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
For the grape salad:
Canola oil
2 jalapeno chili peppers
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups green seedless grapes, roughly chopped
2 cups red seedless grapes, roughly chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For the chicken:
3/4 cup apricot jam
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded
thin
thin
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 package baby greens
1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
Prepare the vinaigrette:
Whisk the vinegar, mustard and salt and pepper, to taste,
in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and until emulsified.
in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and until emulsified.
For the grape salad:
Heat the grill to medium hot.
Brush the chilies with oil and season with salt and
pepper. Grill until charred on all sides. Remove to a bowl, cover and let steam
for 15 minutes. Remove the skins and coarsely chop. Transfer to a bowl and add
the grapes, vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. .
pepper. Grill until charred on all sides. Remove to a bowl, cover and let steam
for 15 minutes. Remove the skins and coarsely chop. Transfer to a bowl and add
the grapes, vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. .
Prepare the chicken:
Whisk together the apricot jam and vinegar. Season with
salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Brush the chicken on both sides with oil and sprinkle
with salt and pepper. Grill until the first side is golden brown, about 3
minutes. Turn, brush with the glaze and sprinkle on the thyme. Cook until just
cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and allow to rest 5 minutes.
Slice into 4-5 slices, keeping the pieces together.
with salt and pepper. Grill until the first side is golden brown, about 3
minutes. Turn, brush with the glaze and sprinkle on the thyme. Cook until just
cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and allow to rest 5 minutes.
Slice into 4-5 slices, keeping the pieces together.
To serve, divide baby greens among 4 plates; add a
chicken cutlet. Add some of the grape salad, and finally the almonds. Drizzle
with the vinaigrette.
chicken cutlet. Add some of the grape salad, and finally the almonds. Drizzle
with the vinaigrette.
For the grilled steak
2 pounds oyster steak
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon or yellow mustard
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
For the dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon or yellow mustard
½ teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ cup water
For the croutons:
12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices French bread (from 1 loaf)
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bags romaine hearts
Prepare the steak:
Place the meat in a shallow non-reactive dish or zippered
plastic bag. Combine the red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, garlic, soy
sauce, mustard and spices in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Pour marinade
over the meat, stirring to coat the meat well with the marinade. Cover with and
refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight, turning meat occasionally.
plastic bag. Combine the red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, garlic, soy
sauce, mustard and spices in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Pour marinade
over the meat, stirring to coat the meat well with the marinade. Cover with and
refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight, turning meat occasionally.
Prepare the croutons:
This salad uses slices of French bread as croutons
instead of cubes for unusual presentation—we think you’ll like the look.
instead of cubes for unusual presentation—we think you’ll like the look.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread slices
on a baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with the remaining 1/4 cup of
olive oil. Stir together spices in a small bowl and sprinkle bread slices. Bake
for 8 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to
cool. Set aside.
on a baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with the remaining 1/4 cup of
olive oil. Stir together spices in a small bowl and sprinkle bread slices. Bake
for 8 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to
cool. Set aside.
Grill the meat:
Preheat grill to high. Grease the grill grate with an
oil-dampened paper towel. Wipe the marinade off the meat and place on the
grill. Sear one side and continue to cook until meat is easily removed from the
grill. Flip and cook the other side, approximately 8-9 minutes on each side.
Remove from the grill and set aside on a plate while you assemble the salads.
oil-dampened paper towel. Wipe the marinade off the meat and place on the
grill. Sear one side and continue to cook until meat is easily removed from the
grill. Flip and cook the other side, approximately 8-9 minutes on each side.
Remove from the grill and set aside on a plate while you assemble the salads.
Place the lettuce in a large bowl and toss with the dressing
to taste. Divide the salad among 6 large salad plates. Slice steak across the grain and place several
slices on each plate. Garnish each salad with 2 croutons. Serve immediately.
to taste. Divide the salad among 6 large salad plates. Slice steak across the grain and place several
slices on each plate. Garnish each salad with 2 croutons. Serve immediately.