Wild Rice & Pomegranate SaladFeatured at Winter Club Release Party, January 2025. When most people think of salads, wintertime usually isn’t the first season that comes to mind. Humble winter vegetables and grains like wild rice and wheat berries are some of my favorite combinations, especially as a hearty salad when dressed with our sweet and tart Durant Pomegranate Vinegar and a healthy drizzle of Durant Mission EVOO. Add your favorite toasted nuts or seeds for texture, in this case Oregon grown hazelnuts, and ample salty cheese like feta or an Italian Pecorino and you have a delicious, texturally pleasing and healthy salad. ~ Durant Culinary Director, Eric Bartle
Winter Radicchio Caesar SaladThis wintertime version features crisp winter radicchio, garlicky bread crumbs toasted in Durant Garlic Fused Olive Oil and then finished with ample shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. With it’s bold notes of black pepper, artichoke and radicchio, I find the Durant Mission EVOO to be the perfect compliment to this Caesar dressing recipe and it pairs so nicely with the often under appreciated winter radicchios and chicories. Enjoy this salad with a fillet of grilled wild salmon, alongside herb roasted chicken or just simply by itself! Chef Eric Bartle Durant Culinary Director
Blackberry Quinoa SaladThe tail end of summer brings some of the best flavors to the table. On the menu? Blackberries. Pair that juicy fruit with the sweet and smoky flavors of bell peppers and ancho chilis for the ultimate seasonal combo. This cold quinoa salad is packed with fruit and vegetables to celebrate the season’s bounty, making it ideal for a backyard barbecue or to meal prep to have a quick and easy side on hand to pair with everything from grilled salmon to picnic sandwiches. - Recipe courtesy of Molly Allen
Grilled Summer Basil Squash with RicottaEmbrace the season of summer grilling with our take on grilled squash featuring basil olive oil. This simple yet delightful recipe highlights the squash's natural sweetness, enhanced by the aromatic touch of basil olive oil, ensuring a flavorful and effortless addition to your seasonal dining experience. Recipe courtesy of Durant Culinary Directors Eric and Sara
