Studio Set Salad with 'Blood' Orange Vinaigrette
Amidst the chilling glamour of a Hollywood studio set, this salad offers a refreshing, yet subtly unsettling, culinary experience. Crisp textures and vibrant flavors are dramatically punctuated by a vivid 'blood' orange vinaigrette, hinting at mysteries just beneath the surface, much like the secrets whispered in the corridors of Sunrise Studios.
Directions
- 1
To prepare the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed blood orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until emulsified.
- 2
Season the vinaigrette with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed to balance the sweet and acidic notes.
- 3
Gently wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens, ensuring no excess moisture remains, which can dilute the dressing.
- 4
Supreme the blood orange by carefully cutting off the top and bottom, then slicing off the peel and pith; carefully cut along the membranes to release the segments.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries.
- 6
Add the supremed blood orange segments to the salad mixture, distributing them evenly for bursts of citrus.
- 7
Just before serving, drizzle 3-4 tablespoons of the prepared 'blood' orange vinaigrette over the salad.
- 8
Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing, being careful not to bruise the greens.
- 9
Serve immediately on chilled plates, presenting a sophisticated, vibrant, and slightly dramatic dish.
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