white balsamic vinegar

I’ve always thought that gravlax should be translated as “gift from the Norse gods” – it’s the perfect party dish. It’s a fillet of salmon cured in a mixture of salt, sugar and herbs. After two to three days, the fish emerges silky, flavorful to its core and easy to slice. While gravlax is traditionally cured with dill, I like to make a bouquet of herbs, heavy on the dill but including mint and basil as well. And while a sweet mustard-dill sauce is the usual sauce to go with gravlax, I’ve tinkered here too: my sauce is made with yogurt, a bit of mayo, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and yes, dill. It’s a bit tangier than the norm and perfect with the rich salmon. Serve on thinly sliced rye bread or crackers, and if you’ve got some pickled onions, add them to the platter.

Gravlax

dill,

mint,

basil,

sugar

salt

salmon

plain Greek yogurt

mayonnaise

lemon juice

dill fronds

sea salt,

Whole-grain crackers bread

onions,

Lemon wedges

Two to three days ahead of time, mix the herbs together, and use half of them to cover the bottom of an 8- or 9-inch square nonreactive pan. Mix the sugar and salt together. Using the point of a small knife, poke some holes in the skin side of the salmon, then rub the sugar-salt blend over both sides of the fish. Place it in the pan, and cover with the remaining herbs. Press a piece of plastic wrap against the fish (let it hang over the sides of the pan), top with a board or plate and then pile on some heavy cans to put even pressure on the salmon. Refrigerate for 2-3 days, turning the fish a couple of times a day.

To make the gravlax:

Mix all the ingredients together, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Stir before using.

To make the spread:

Scrape the herbs away from the salmon, and rinse the fish under cold running water; pat dry. Using a long, thin-bladed knife, cut the fish into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Arrange on a platter, and serve with the spread; crackers or bread; onions, if you’re using them; and lemon wedges. Spread the dill mixture on the crackers or over the fish — it’s good both ways — top with onion and finish with a squirt of lemon juice.

To serve:

You'll absolutely LOVE this easy Greek tortellini salad made with tender cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, shaved cucumber, fresh herbs and creamy, crumbly feta cheese, dressed to perfection with a lip-smacking white balsamic vinaigrette. Make it ahead and serve at room temperature for all to enjoy! It's the ultimate crowd pleaser.

Zesty Greek Tortellini Salad With White Balsamic Vinaigrette

20-22 oz package of fresh cheese tortellini

cherry tomatoes, halved

orange bell pepper, diced

cucumber,

Big handful of fresh dill, basil & mint

feta

Optional ingredients to add: black olives, grilled marinated artichoke hearts, scallions, white beans

olive oil

salt & pepper,

Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and run under cold water to remove any extra starch. Transfer to a large bowl. Coat lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking. Chill before using.

Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Add the balsamic vinegar and olive oil to an empty jam jar. Season generously with salt and pepper. Screw the lid on tight, and give it a shake. Set aside.

Right before serving, combine the tortellini, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers into a large serving bowl.

Thinly slice the dill, basil, and mint and add to the bowl.

Drizzle some of the vinaigrette over the top. Season with salt and pepper, and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasoning/dressing as needed.

Crumble some of the feta over the salad. Toss again.

Top 2 white balsamic vinegar recipes from across the web

The most viewed white balsamic vinegar recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 20,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engine

Top Tags

Gravlax

Zesty Greek Tortellini Salad With W...

Top 2 white balsamic vinegar recipes from across the web

The most viewed white balsamic vinegar recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 20,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engineic_arrow_forward_48px

Top Tags

Gravlax

Zesty Greek Tortellini Salad With W...

The most viewed white balsamic vinegar recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 20,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engine