FRESH CUT VEGETABLES RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into 1/8 inch thick slices.
• Arrange slices in a single layer in a 12 inch by 9 inch baking dish and drizzle lightly with some of the oil.
• Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
• Cut unpeeled eggplant into ½ inch thick slices, then cut slices crosswise in half.
• Slice zucchini and summer squash in the same manner.
• Core and seed peppers, cut into ½ inch thick rings, and then in half to make half rings.
• Cut red onion into ¼ inch thick, half circles.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• To form a rainbow of colors, arrange all the vegetables over potatoes in compact, alternating rows, each vegetable slice standing balanced on its straight edge.
• Drizzle the vegetables with about ½ cup oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cover the dish very tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 1½ hours.
• Remove the foil and insert the tomato wedges between the rows of vegetables.
• Sprinkle basil over the tip and more olive oil if vegetables seem to be drying out.
• Bake the vegetables uncovered 30 to 40 minutes longer.
• Serve warm.

Steps:

• Prepare an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water and ice cubes).
• Add green beans to boiling water.
• Blanch until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
• With a slotted spoon remove from water and immediately plunge into the ice bath.
• When beans are thoroughly cooled, drain and pat dry.
• Repeat the process with the carrots.
• Add all ingredients except cheese and dressing to a large bowl.
• Stir to combine.
• Add cheese.
• Begin by adding 1/4 cup of vinaigrette dressing and stir to combine.
• Chill, stirring occasionally, and add more dressing if needed.
• The vegetables will give off their juices also.
• Best if chilled overnight so that all of the flavors marry.