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Tricolor Crudites Platter

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup 59mlPlus 1 T red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons 45mlDijon mustard
1/2 cup 118mlPlus 2 T olive oil
2 tablespoons 30mlMinced fresh basil or
2 teaspoons 10mlDried basil
2 tablespoons 30mlMinced fresh chives or
  Green onions
1 teaspoon 5mlMinced fresh rosemary or
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlDried rosemary
2 teaspoons 10mlCucumbers - peeled, halved, (large) seeded, thin
2 teaspoons 10mlSalt
2 teaspoons 10mlRaw beets - peeled, grated (large)
2 teaspoons 10mlCarrots - peeled, grated (large)
2 teaspoons 10mlZucchini - grated (large)
1   Radishes - trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Whisk vinegar and Dijon mustard to blend in small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Mix in basil, chives and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Toss cucumbers and 2 teaspoons salt in bowl. Let stand 1 hour. Rinse and drain well. Place cucumbers in small bowl; add enough dressing to coat.

Place beets, carrots and zucchini in separate bowls. Toss each vegetable with enough dressing to coat. (Vegetables can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.) Mound vegetables on platter. Garnish with radishes.

Bon Appetit/May 94

Source:
Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken

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