SPRING SALAD WITH BAGNA CAUDA DRESSING

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Bagna cauda is a traditional Italian sauce that prominently features anchovy and garlic, often used as a dip for raw vegetables. Here it dresses a fresh spring salad. Use the quantities given and suggested vegetables as a guide, choosing whatever crisp offerings are available. Serve with a crusty baguette or hearth-baked loaf.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 anchovy fillets
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup crème fraîche
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
2 cups baby arugula
2 cups baby spinach
2 Belgian endives, leaves separated
4 radishes, very thinly sliced
1 small fennel bulb, very thinly sliced
1 medium yellow beet, very thinly sliced
2 pale inner celery stalks, with leaves, very thinly sliced
12 small asparagus spears, blanched 1 minute and cooled, or raw if preferred
4 large eggs, boiled 8 minutes and cooled, halved or quartered
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Chop the anchovies and garlic to a rough paste, or pound together in a mortar. Place in a small saucepan, add olive oil and simmer over medium heat, without browning, for 2 minutes, until anchovies have dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in crème fraîche, lemon zest and lemon juice. Set aside to cool.
  • Arrange all the vegetables artfully on a large platter and garnish with eggs. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle 4 tablespoons of the dressing over the salad and serve. Pass the remaining dressing at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 436, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 719 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Chandar singh
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


queen japer the alligator queen
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I'm not a big fan of radishes, but I really enjoyed them in this salad.


Rana Khaliq Noty boy
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This is the perfect salad to serve at a brunch or luncheon.


Mercy Munduruy
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


BUNDY KING
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Heera Rafiq
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I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.


Prem Singh
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The dressing is too oily for my taste.


christos papaioannou
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needs more seasoning.


Edward Mugo
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This salad is a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll add a little honey to the dressing next time.


Tanisha Naima
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I highly recommend this salad. It's a great way to enjoy the bounty of spring produce.


R N Y
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This is one of my favorite spring salads. The flavors are so fresh and vibrant.


María José Urrego
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Andre Gendreau
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.


Pharm. Queen Njideka Anidi
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I used arugula instead of dandelion greens and it worked great.


Cfrosty1
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I'm not a big fan of anchovies, so I omitted them from the dressing. It was still delicious!


Markus Thomsen
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I love the addition of the bagna cauda dressing. It gives the salad a nice savory flavor.


Jaelon Williams
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This recipe is so easy to follow. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes.


Barbara Moore
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Mohamad El hajj
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This salad is the perfect balance of flavors. The bitter greens and sweet strawberries are a great contrast, and the tangy dressing brings it all together. I'll definitely be making this again!