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Antipasto Salad

-adapted from Seven Barrels Ingredients: 1 Lb Grape Tomatoes - halved 1 Cup Black Olives - sliced 1/2 Cup Green Olives - sliced 1/2 Cup Sliced Pepperoncinis 1 Cup Chopped Marinated Artichokes 4 ounces Thin Sliced Salami - quartered 1 Cup Preferred Cheese 1/4 Cup Bella Nonnas Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil 2 Tablespoon Bella Nonnas Black Currant Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Dried Italian Season 1 Garlic Clove - grated Handful Fresh Parsley - chopped Salt/Pepper - to taste Instructions: Prepare and combine all salad ingredients in large bowl. Mix dressing ingredients (Tuscan Herb Olive Oil, Black Currant Balsamic, Italian Seasoning, and garlic clove. Then pour over salad, toss until evenly coated with dressing. Salt and pepper to taste. Add more Black Currant Balsamic...

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Orange Vanilla Arugula Salad

-adapted from D Herbs Ingredients: For the Salad 1 Cara Cara orange, cut into wedges 2 c baby arugula 1/2 avocado, peeled and chopped 1/2 c bean sprouts 1 oz raw almonds, chopped 1/4 c golden raisins (optional) For the Dressing juice of 1 Cara Cara orange 1/8 c Bella Nonnas Vanilla Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1/8 c Bella Nonnas Champagne Balsamic Vinegar 2 tbsp. Bella Nonnas Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil 1/2 tsp. ground mustard seed pinch of sea salt pinch of black pepper Instructions: For the Salad Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. You don't have to use the golden raisins, but they add subtle bursts of sweetness that pair well with the almonds. For the Dressing Whisk the...

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Cream of Roasted Pepper & Tomato Soup With Tuscan Herb Olive Oil

Ingredients: 2 - 28 oz. cans tomato puree 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 large red bell peppers, roasted, seeded, peeled and chopped, or one jar of roasted red peppers, drained & chopped 3 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Tuscan Herb Olive Oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 4 large cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch fresh basil leaves washed, dried, & torn, reserving 6 small sprigs for garnish 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup grated Romano Cheese 1 cup heavy cream sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Over medium-high heat, in a medium heavy stock pot (5+ quart), heat one tablespoon of Bella Nonnas Tuscan Herb Olive Oil. Add the onion and saute until...

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Summer Salad

Ingredients: Fresh Mixed Greens (Spinach, Romaine, Arugula) 3 oz. of Bella Nonnas Persian Lime Olive Oil 3 oz. of Bella Nonnas Zesty Honey Ginger ½ cup of Candied Walnuts or Almond Slices ½ cup of crumbled bleu cheese or crumbled feta Sliced apple, pear or red onion Cooking Instructions: Wash/Dry lettuce and mix in a large bowl Crush or chop nuts Sprinkle Cheese and walnuts liberally over greens Add fruit and or onion to taste Mix equal parts honey ginger and lime in a separate bowl. Drizzle mixture over greens and enjoy! Cooking Time : 0 Servings : 2-4

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Irresistible Broccoli Salad

Ingredients: 1 head of Broccoli (cut into flowerets) 1/2 cup of Cashews Crafted Cheese  1/4-1/2 Finely Chopped Red Onion ¼ cup of cranberries or raisins (optional) Place in large bowl and set aside 3/4 cup of Mayonnaise 1/4 cup of Bella Nonnas 18 Year Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 1/6 cup of sugar Cooking Instructions: Whisk dressing ingredients together until the sugar is fully dissolved. Toss all of the ingredients together and let sit for a few hours. Toss salad again and serve. Cooking Time : 5-10 min, let rest for several hours to blend flavors wellServings : 3-4

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