grilled green salad with coffee vinaigrette

Name: Grilled Green Salad with Coffee Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2-4
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: ## DRESSING:; 4 - spring onions or 8 scallions, white parts only, spring onions halved lengthwise, quartered if large; 4 - tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed, quartered; 1 large or 2 small nopales (cactus paddles), spikes removed; 4 - garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 ounce(s) queso fresco (cheese); 2/3 cup(s) olive oil, divided; - kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 3 tablespoon(s) sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) honey; 1 teaspoon(s) instant espresso; ## SALAD GREENS:; - vegetable oil (for grill); 3 cup(s) torn frisee; 1 cup(s) trimmed watercress; 1/2 - english hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, thinly sliced; 1 cup(s) fresh cilantro and parsley leaves with tender stems

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on Jun 27, 2015

Using these exact vegetables isn't the point, choose whatever's in season and can stand up to being charred. The genius coffee dressing brings it all together. The dressing is also an excellent meat marinade and the cheese is great not grilled but simply crumbled over the top.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Grill

yield 2 -4

Ingredients

DRESSING:
4 spring onions or 8 scallions, white parts only, spring onions halved lengthwise, quartered if large
4 tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed, quartered
1 large or 2 small nopales (cactus paddles), spikes removed
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 ounces queso fresco (cheese)
2/3 cup olive oil, divided
kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon instant espresso
SALAD GREENS:
vegetable oil (for grill)
3 cups torn frisee
1 cup trimmed watercress
1/2 english hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh cilantro and parsley leaves with tender stems

How To Make grilled green salad with coffee vinaigrette

Step 1

Combine onions, tomatillos, nopales, garlic, cheese, and 1/3 cup olive oil in a large resealable plastic bag; season with salt and pepper. Seal bag, pressing out air, and toss to coat. Let sit at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Whisk vinegar, honey, and espresso in a medium bowl until honey and espresso are dissolved. Gradually add remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
Step 3

Prepare grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil grates. (Or, heat a grill pan over medium-high.) Remove onions, tomatillos, and nopales from marinade; grill, turning occasionally, until tender and charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
Step 4

Remove cheese from marinade and grill, turning often, until browned on all sides, 8-10 minutes; let cool.
Step 5

Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces; coarsely chop cheese.
Step 6

Arrange greens on a platter. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with half of vinaigrette. Top with cucumber, herbs, and grilled vegetables and cheese; drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
Step 7

Do Ahead: Vinaigrette can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
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