Fleur de Sel de Noirmoutier
Our fleur de sel from the Isle of Noirmoutier, off the coast of Brittany, stands out from the others by possessing high purity and high solubility which makes it superior. It contains few insoluble elements thanks to the techniques used on Noirmoutier; a harvest every two days allows for better crystallization and gives salt containing much less clay. The light crystals form a fine film on the edges of the salt ponds and float in small patches on the water. Delicately creamed off, it whitens in fresh air without changing, thus preserving all its iodine richness and other trace elements. Different from Mediterranean salt, Noirmoutier salt has a low sodium and high calcium content making it much milder and tastier. Use it sparingly to finish a dish. It is a natural complement for fresh raw vegetables, meat, fish and salads. Try it sprinkled on fresh tomatoes. Comes with complete explanations on why our Fleur de Sel is very special.
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Serves 6
Prep & Cook TIme: 40 Mintues
Ingredients:
1 small eggplant, peeled and 3/4-inch diced
1 red bell pepper, 1-inch diced
1 yellow bell pepper, 1-inch diced
1 red onion, peeled and 1-inch diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound orzo or rice-shaped pasta
For the dressing:
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
To assemble:
4 scallions, minced (white and green parts)
1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts), toasted
3/4 pound good feta, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
15 fresh basil leaves, cut into julienne
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Toss the eggplant, bell peppers, onion, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large sheet pan. Roast for 40 minutes, until browned, turning once with a spatula.
Meanwhile, cook the orzo in boiling salted water for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add the roasted vegetables to the pasta, scraping all the liquid and seasonings from the roasting pan into the pasta bowl.
For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pour on the pasta and vegetables. Let cool to room temperature, then add the scallions, pignolis, feta, and basil. Check the seasonings, and serve at room temperature.
Recipe by Ina Garten, "Barefoot Contessa Parties"
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