Dan loves the outdoors, and most of all he loves to RELAX. And unfortunately, he doesn't find house chores relaxing. So I decided to treat him to a lovely day outside in nature. We went to Corona Del Mar and we had a fun picnic where we read books and played games and unfortunately I got a sunburn. I made a fantastic Antipasto Salad and a Chicken Caeser sandwich.
- Antipasto Salad -
1 Pound Fusili
Cubed Asiago (about 1/2 - 1 cup)
Cubed Provolone (about 1/2 - 1 cup)
Cubed Salami (about 3 oz, although I put more)
Diced Hot House Cucumber
Sliced Smoked Turkey (about 3 oz)
Cubed Asiago (about 1/2 - 1 cup)
Cubed Provolone (about 1/2 - 1 cup)
Cubed Salami (about 3 oz, although I put more)
Diced Hot House Cucumber
Sliced Smoked Turkey (about 3 oz)
*These are all interchangeable with any ingredient you want and you can use as much or as less as you want, I used more because I really wanted to stretch out this pasta salad for Dans lunches.
- Basil Vinagrette -
- Basil Vinagrette -
1 Bunch Fresh Basil, Stemmed and leaves chopped (2 cups)
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 clove Garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
1/3 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 clove Garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
1/3 cup Olive Oil
Cook the Fusili, once it cools add all the ingredients in a bowl and add the vinaigrette on top, mix well and enjoy!
- Ceaser Chicken Sandwiches -
2 split (1 whole) Chicken Breast bone in skin on
Good Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
4 oz thinly sliced Pancetta
1 large Garlic Clove, chopped
2 Tbs chopped fresh Flat Leaf Parsley
1 1.2 tsp Anchovy Paste
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1/2 Tbs freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
1/2 cup good Mayonnaise
1 Large Ciabatta Bread
2 oz Baby Arugula, washed and spun dry
12 sun dried tomatoes, in oil
2-3 oz Parmesan, shaved
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
Rub chicken breast with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast skin side up for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool, discard skin and bones, slice thickly and set aside.
Place pancetta on another sheet pan in single layer, roast 10-15 minutes until crisp. Set aside to drain on paper towels.
Caesar Dressing - Place garlic and parsley in food processor until minced. Add anchovy paste, mustard, lemon juice, mayonnaise and process again to make smooth dressing. (Can be made ahead along with all other components of the sandwich, except I would buy the bread the day of serving)
Slice Ciabatta in half horizontally and separate the top from bottom, toast the bread cut side up for about 5-7 minutes in the oven.
Spread the cut sides of each piece with the Caesar dressing. Place half the arugula on the bottom piece of bread, then layer in order: sun dried tomatoes (or regular tomatoes), shaved Parmesan, crispy Pancetta, and sliced chicken. Finish with another layer of arugula. Place top slice of bread on and then cut sandwich into desired lengths. Serve at room temperature. Enjoy!
Good Olive Oil
Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
4 oz thinly sliced Pancetta
1 large Garlic Clove, chopped
2 Tbs chopped fresh Flat Leaf Parsley
1 1.2 tsp Anchovy Paste
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1/2 Tbs freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
1/2 cup good Mayonnaise
1 Large Ciabatta Bread
2 oz Baby Arugula, washed and spun dry
12 sun dried tomatoes, in oil
2-3 oz Parmesan, shaved
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
Rub chicken breast with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast skin side up for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool, discard skin and bones, slice thickly and set aside.
Place pancetta on another sheet pan in single layer, roast 10-15 minutes until crisp. Set aside to drain on paper towels.
Caesar Dressing - Place garlic and parsley in food processor until minced. Add anchovy paste, mustard, lemon juice, mayonnaise and process again to make smooth dressing. (Can be made ahead along with all other components of the sandwich, except I would buy the bread the day of serving)
Slice Ciabatta in half horizontally and separate the top from bottom, toast the bread cut side up for about 5-7 minutes in the oven.
Spread the cut sides of each piece with the Caesar dressing. Place half the arugula on the bottom piece of bread, then layer in order: sun dried tomatoes (or regular tomatoes), shaved Parmesan, crispy Pancetta, and sliced chicken. Finish with another layer of arugula. Place top slice of bread on and then cut sandwich into desired lengths. Serve at room temperature. Enjoy!
Our friend Danielle came by with her doggie, Turbo too! They said that it was the BEST Pasta Salad they ever had and they LOVED the sandwich too. I actually think it was the best pasta salad I ever had too! Happy Cooking!
Dan drinking beer out of the mug we sneaked=)
Dan drinking beer out of the mug we sneaked=)
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