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Maple Ginger Dressing
Juniper Restaurant - 1392 Wellington, Ottawa, Ontario
Compliments of Richard Nigro

8 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard
12 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 Tbsp. Maple Syrup
1 tsp. Ginger,
grated Salt and Pepper to taste

Mix together well

 
Warm Mushroom Salad with Goat Cheese & Cashews
Makes 4 servings
6 cups of mixed salad greens
1 large apple (Cortland or Empire works best)
l log of goat's cheese (about 140gr)
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup of sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup liquid honey
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 lemon
1/4 tsp each salt & pepper
1/2 cup cashews

Divide the salad greens among 4 plates. Cut apple into quarters, cut each quarter into 8 thin slices, arrange in a circle on top of greens. Place 2 slices of the goat cheese in the centre of each circle.

Sauté mushrooms in oil over medium high heat. Cook until browned and tender. Add onions, honey, vinegar, cashews, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring for 1 minute until hot. Remove from heat and spoon warm mushroom mixture over salad greens, and serve immediately.

The Basics of Vinegarette:
  Three parts Olive Oil (extra virgin or any to your liking)
One part Vinegar (seasoned rice vinegar, tarragon vinegar, or any to your liking)
One small shallot, diced
Pepper and Salt to taste
One tbsp. Brown sugar

For extra zest, add one tbsp. Lemon Juice or Orange Juice or whatever you like.

Be creative Mix well and Serve.

Mustard Dressing
  One part White Wine Vinegar
Three Parts Olive Oil
Shallots to Taste, finely diced
Rock Salt to Taste
Freshly Ground Pepper to Taste
A little brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Pommery Mustard
Mix Well and Serve