**Insalata Paesana: A Refreshing Italian Salad Symphony**
Originating from the heart of Italy, Insalata Paesana is a symphony of flavors, textures, and vibrant colors that celebrates the bounty of fresh, seasonal vegetables. This classic Italian salad showcases the essence of rustic simplicity, with each ingredient playing a harmonious role in creating a delightful culinary experience.
From the crisp crunch of cucumber and radishes to the sweet bite of cherry tomatoes, every element in Insalata Paesana contributes to its refreshing and lively character. The addition of aromatic basil and parsley adds a burst of herbal freshness, while the tangy dressing, made with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, ties all the flavors together, creating a perfect balance of acidity and richness.
Whether served as a light and refreshing appetizer or as a vibrant side dish, Insalata Paesana embodies the true spirit of Italian cuisine. Its vibrant colors and medley of flavors make it a visually appealing and taste-bud tantalizing treat, perfect for any occasion.
**Additional Recipe Variations:**
1. **Insalata Paesana con Tonno:** Enhance the salad's protein content with the addition of succulent tuna chunks, creating a satisfying and protein-packed meal.
2. **Insalata Paesana con Mozzarella:** Add creamy, milky mozzarella cheese for a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, transforming the salad into a delectable and satisfying main course.
3. **Insalata Paesana con Riso:** Incorporate cooked rice into the salad for a heartier and more filling variation, making it a perfect choice for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
4. **Insalata Paesana con Pollo:** Grilled or roasted chicken breast slices can be added to the salad for a lean protein boost, creating a complete and balanced meal option.
With its endless variations and customizable ingredients, Insalata Paesana is a versatile dish that caters to diverse tastes and preferences. Experiment with different combinations of vegetables, cheeses, and proteins to create your unique and flavorful Insalata Paesana masterpiece.
MIXED SALAD (INSALATA MISTA)
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend the basil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil.
- Place the arugula and radicchio in a wide shallow bowl. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot over the salad. Shave the cucumber into a medium bowl. Pat the cucumber shavings with paper towels to absorb the excess moisture. Add the cucumbers to the salad.
- Do-Ahead Tip: The vinaigrette and salad can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Whisk the dressing to blend before using.
- Toss the salad with enough dressing to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve.
PASTA WITH LEMON, HERBS AND RICOTTA SALATA
Here's a light, brothy pasta with chicken stock, lemon zest, mint and ricotta salata that Amanda Hesser brought to The Times in 2001. It's easy yet elegant; perfect for a impromptu weeknight dinner party. If you can get your hands on a Meyer lemon, do so and use that, but the recipe works just as well with a standard lemon from the corner deli.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water and add enough salt so that you can taste it. Bring to a boil. Pour the chicken broth into a small saucepan, drop in the garlic and bring to a boil. Reduce by half. Remove garlic. Shut off the heat; add the lemon zest and juice. Season to taste. It should be highly seasoned because this will be the sauce for the pasta. Keep warm. Place 4 serving bowls in a low oven.
- When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente. After five minutes, ladle out about 1 cup of the cooking water and reserve. Drain the pasta, shake, then return it to the pot. Place over low heat and pour in the chicken broth. Sprinkle in the mint, marjoram and fennel and a little olive oil. Stir. The pasta should be brothy and lemony. Add some of the reserved cooking water, salt and more lemon juice, if needed.
- Spoon into bowls so that the pasta is lying in a bit of broth. Crumble the ricotta over top, sprinkle with a dash more oil and grind pepper over the top. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 530, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 92 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 728 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
INSALATA PAESANA
Italian Country Salad from the Trentino-Alto Adige Region - compliments of the great Lidia Bastianich. At times I have also added string beans or peas (1 cup) to this salad (add to boiling water for a few minutes after the potatoes)
Provided by Ingrid Nicolich-Obr
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill pot with 3 quarts of water and bring to a boil.
- Tear off any tough leaves at the base of the cauliflower (reserve any small, tender leaves) and cut out the core. Break or cut the large branches into small florets, drop them and any tender leaves into the boiling water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Lift from water, drain well in colander. When cool, place in a large bowl.
- Return water to boil and drop in potatoes. Cook at a gentle boil until a knife blade pierces the center easily, don't let them get too mushy.
- Drain and cool.
- Cut into 1/4" dice (peel skin if you wish) and put them in bowl with cauliflower.
- Peel and core apples, cut into 1/4" dice and add to salad.
- Trim radishes, quarter them in wedges and add them to the salad along with diced red onion, cubes of Asiago and toasted walnuts.
- Sprinkle with salt and toss. Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the salad and toss.
- Sprinkle on the parsley, toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.3, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 320.2, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 4.5
INSALATA PANTESCA
Provided by Food Network
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In salted boiling water, cook the potatoes until tender. Drain and allow to cool to room temperature. Peel and cut into 4 to 6 pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the red onions, tomatoes, olives and capers.
- In another bowl, combine the vinegar, salt, pepper and oregano. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Pour over salad mix. Taste and season with lemon juice.
- Divide salad into 2 and mound onto salad plates. Surround with caper berries.
INSTANT POT® ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA
Crisp pancetta and Brussels sprouts are perfectly roasted in your Instant Pot® for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is keto and paleo-friendly.
Provided by Fioa
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and add pancetta; cook until crispy, about 3 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts; cook until golden, about 7 minutes. Pour vegetable broth over Brussels sprouts and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 539.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
COUNTRY-STYLE PENNE (PENNE PAESANA)
This recipe comes from an October 1986 issue of Bon Appetit. It appeared in a feature on "The Heart of Venice" and is the special house pasta at Da Ivo. Draining time for eggplant is not included in prep time.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Penne
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cut eggplants lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices; arrange in colander and sprinkle with salt.
- Let drain 45 minutes, pat dry with paper towels, then dice eggplants finely.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over low heat.
- Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
- Add parsley and stir 30 seconds.
- Add eggplant,tomatoes,bell pepper and onions and cook until slightly softened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Add wine and simmer until vegetables are tender and all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
- Stir in olives, capers and chili; cook 3 minutes; remove chili.
- Meanwhile cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite; drain well and mix into sauce.
- Stir in bechamel and heat through.
- Sprinkle with basil and serve.
- Italian Bechamel Sauce:.
- Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour and stir 3 minutes.
- Whisk in broth and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove sauce from heat.
- Beat yolk and cheese to blend in small bowl; gradually stir in 1/4 cup sauce.
- Return mixture to saucepan and whisk until smooth.
- Place plastic wrap on surface to prevent skin from forming.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.1, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 60.3, Sodium 491.1, Carbohydrate 113.4, Fiber 22.7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 14.8
INSALATA CAPRESE
(TInsalata caprese (literally, the salad from Capri) is the perfect summertime dish for cooks in a hurry; slicing is the hardest part. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Provided by Faith Willinger
Categories Salad Tomato Appetizer No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Mozzarella Basil Summer Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a large platter arrange tomato and mozzarella slices and basil leaves, alternating and overlapping them. Sprinkle salad with oregano and arugula and drizzle with oil. Season salad with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Don't overcook the vegetables; they should be tender-crisp.
- Use a light hand with the dressing so that the vegetables don't become soggy.
- Add some fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or parsley, for extra flavor.
- Serve the insalata paesana immediately, while the vegetables are still warm.
Conclusion:
Insalata paesana is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It is a great way to use up fresh vegetables, and it is also a very affordable dish to make. If you are looking for a simple and delicious Italian recipe, insalata paesana is a great option.
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