What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Fab Foodstuff: Underrated Summertime Supper! Does anyone have a Himalayan Salt Block besides me? Well, one of the things I like about it is, it can take the guesswork out of adding seasoning to food. It’s a block of pink salt, after all. When serving cold foods like salads, fruits, and cheeses, refrigerate the salt block overnight before using. This helps to keep foods chilled for hours when you need it. Simply arrange the ingredients directly on the block, drizzle on the dressing, and you’re good-to-go. Clean up is easy. Never use soap; salt is naturally antibacterial. Remove food residue with a damp cloth or sponge. Rinse it with a clean swipe, then dab dry. Allow the salt block to air-dry before next use. You’re done.
UNDERRATED SUMMERTIME SUPPER
Ingredients:
4 ounces goat’s milk cheese, plain
1 teaspoon Italian dry mix spice blend
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces mixed greens, washed
1 Roma tomato, chopped
4 assorted mini sweet peppers, stems and seeds removed, sliced into rings
2 radishes, sliced very thin
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
Balsamic Reduction Sauce
Crusty Artisan Bread
Instructions:
On a sheet of waxed paper, sprinkle Italian dry mix spice blend and red pepper flakes. Form the goat’s milk cheese into a ball. Roll it in the spice mix to cover all sides. Place cheese ball on the chilled Himalayan salt block. Next, arrange mixed greens in a single layer. Arrange Roma tomatoes, mini sweet peppers, radish slices, and red onion rings. Sprinkle Herbes de Provence over top. Drizzle balsamic reduction sauce over salad. Serve with crusty artisan bread.
I do! 2 blocks, bowls, cups, mortar and pestle – I did a long post on them. Lots of fun to use and not only serve cold items like salads but great for making candy and serving warm dips:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Isn’t it the best idea ever? 🌟
LikeLike
LOOKS FANTASTIC, SO INVITING, CHINA
LikeLiked by 1 person
Freshness never tasted so good. 😋🌿
LikeLike
Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
LikeLiked by 1 person
A five-star meal, in my opinion. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
LikeLike
Just bought red peppers and here you are with the best way to use them! Happy Friday!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh, Laura! You are in for some tasteful meals. 🍃🌶
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yum! And, I’ve never used a salt block- looks really neat!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s a fun twist to making a dish, that’s for sure. 🥬🍅🌶🌿
LikeLike
Looks perfect to me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Salad and Cheese make the meal, so to speak. 😜
LikeLiked by 1 person
I don’t have a salt block, but it sounds like a perfect way to go when planning ahead on a meal.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It was a gift from my son. He’s pretty smart. lol 👏💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
I see where he gets it from. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awww. My heart is full. 💕
LikeLiked by 1 person
You done good, mama. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thaaanks, friend. 🙏🏻
LikeLiked by 1 person
What a great idea Gail…
LikeLiked by 1 person
I appreciate seeing you, Sue. 👀🍃
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is pretty darned cool! Great job, thanks. Let stick this one on the side for (soon) later.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! Thanks for making my day. 👏
LikeLike
You’re most welcome :}) Glad that I could.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So beautifully presented..
LikeLiked by 1 person
The Himalayan salt block is the star attraction. 👏
LikeLike
The salt block is lovely but I’d eat that salad off a rock!! It’s gorgeous!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mollie, you’re killing me. 🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
This has got to be so so tasty, Gail! Yum! And love using the salt block!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Who said cooking is boring? Not me! Not you! 🤣
LikeLike