Sonoma County, Ca Recipe
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Ingredients
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Local Sonoma Garden Salad
Sonoma Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette
Grilled Sonoma Sourdough Crostini
Method
Local Sonoma Garden Salad
- 1
Prep vegetables and cheese
Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed baby greens using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towels. Dice heirloom tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, thinly slice the English cucumber and red onion. Place the prepared vegetables in a large bowl and set aside. Crumble the goat cheese and keep ready.
- 2
Roast grapes
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss halved grapes with a light drizzle (about 1 teaspoon) of olive oil and a pinch of salt on a small rimmed baking sheet. Roast 12–15 minutes until grapes soften, begin to blister and release juices. Remove from oven and cool slightly — they will concentrate in flavor and add a sweet-tart component to the salad.
- 3
Toast almonds
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast Marcona almonds 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and roughly chop once slightly cooled.
- 4
Assemble salad
Add the roasted grapes, toasted almonds, diced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the bowl with the baby greens. Gently toss to combine so ingredients are evenly distributed. Hold for dressing step.
Sonoma Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette
- 5
Emulsify dressing
In a small bowl or jar combine fresh lemon juice, local honey, Dijon mustard, sherry or white wine vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously while slowly streaming in the extra-virgin olive oil until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning — add more honey for sweetness, more lemon for brightness, or a pinch more salt if needed.
- 6
Dress salad
Right before serving, drizzle about 2–3 tablespoons of vinaigrette over the salad (you may not need all the dressing). Gently toss to coat leaves and components evenly. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top and toss lightly once more, reserving a few crumbs for garnish if desired.
Grilled Sonoma Sourdough Crostini
- 7
Prepare and grill crostini
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Brush both sides of sourdough slices lightly with olive oil. Place slices on the hot grill or pan and grill 1.5–2 minutes per side until crisp and char marks appear. Remove from heat and rub the warm slices with the cut side of the garlic clove for a subtle garlic note.
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