Mustard, Caraway, and Rye Salad
Photo: Erin Kunkel; Styling: Kevin Crafts
Think of this as the salad version of a Reuben sandwich: Snappy mustard greens and rye croutons are tossed with a pickle dressing.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 375°. In an 8- or 9-in. square pan, toss bread with 1 tbsp. oil to coat. Bake, stirring once, until golden and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, toast caraway seeds in a large frying pan over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into a food processor and set aside.
Step 3
3
Cook pancetta in frying pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool in pan to room temperature.
Step 4
4
In food processor, whirl caraway seeds 1 minute to break up a bit. Add remaining 3 tbsp. oil with 1/4 cup pickles, the vinegar, and pepper and whirl until blended. Add egg yolk; whirl until creamy and a little frothy, 30 to 60 seconds. Scrape dressing into pan of pancetta and stir to loosen browned bits.
Step 5
5
In a salad bowl, toss mustard greens with remaining pickles and half the dressing. Add croutons and cheese and toss again. Serve with more dressing on the side.
Step 6
6
*Dense, artisan-style bread is especially good here. If you're worried about the risk of salmonella from consuming raw eggs, use pasteurized egg whites, available at well-stocked grocery stores.
Ingredients
2 cups 1/3-in. cubes light caraway rye bread*
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 cup diced pancetta
1/2 cup chopped bread-and-butter pickles, divided
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large raw egg yolk* or 2 tbsp. pasteurized egg whites
2 qts. loosely packed baby mustard greens (regular, mizuna, or a mix), any tough stems and ribs removed
1 cup (2 oz.) shaved dry jack cheese (use a cheese plane or vegetable peeler)
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 375°. In an 8- or 9-in. square pan, toss bread with 1 tbsp. oil to coat. Bake, stirring once, until golden and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, toast caraway seeds in a large frying pan over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into a food processor and set aside.
Step 3
3
Cook pancetta in frying pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Let cool in pan to room temperature.
Step 4
4
In food processor, whirl caraway seeds 1 minute to break up a bit. Add remaining 3 tbsp. oil with 1/4 cup pickles, the vinegar, and pepper and whirl until blended. Add egg yolk; whirl until creamy and a little frothy, 30 to 60 seconds. Scrape dressing into pan of pancetta and stir to loosen browned bits.
Step 5
5
In a salad bowl, toss mustard greens with remaining pickles and half the dressing. Add croutons and cheese and toss again. Serve with more dressing on the side.
Step 6
6
*Dense, artisan-style bread is especially good here. If you're worried about the risk of salmonella from consuming raw eggs, use pasteurized egg whites, available at well-stocked grocery stores.
