Romaine lettuce: I love how crunchy romaine is but you can also use half romaine, half iceberg lettuce, your favorite spring mix or mix in some arugula, kale, etc. Corn: You can slice the kernels directly off of the cob OR char kernels in hot pan. Tomatoes: cherry or grape tomatoes are the perfect bite size morsels when sliced in half. Cherry tomatoes are inherently sweeter than grape tomatoes, so aim for cherry if you can. Cucumbers: I use English cucumbers so you don’t have to bother peeling them, but you may also substitute with a peeled, slicing cucumber. Strawberries: might sound like on odd addition but their sweetness imparts the requisite balance to the tangy steak and pungent dressing. If you don’t add...
Mango Cubes - Choose nice, ripe mangos. They should be firm to the touch, but yield slightly with a firm squeeze. Red Bell Pepper - You can also swap in either yellow or orange capsicum if you prefer. I just love the bright red color against the rest of the dish! Red Onion - You can substitute sweet onions if you so desire. TIP: soak onion slices in chilled water for 5-7 minutes, then drain thoroughly. This will remove some of the "bite." Cucumber - Either use a seedless variety, or scoop the seeds out prior to chopping for best results. Lettuce - I love the crispy-crunch of romaine, but you can substitute any lettuce you prefer. Little gem or butter lettuces would make for a...
-adapted from Seven Barrels Ingredients: 3 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange) 1 Tbsp Bella Nonnas Rosemary Infused Olive Oil (to toss peppers in) Salt + pepper 1 cup farro, dry 4 cups arugula 1/2 cup goat cheese Approx. 8-10 leaves fresh basil, chopped (a large handful!) 1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Rosemary Infused Olive Oil 1 lemon, juice only 1 Tbsp Bella Nonnas Elderberry balsamic vinegar 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp dried thyme Salt + pepper, to tasted Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F. Bring a large pot of at least 3 cups of water to a boil.Rinse farro in a sieve. Cook according to package instructions. Cut peppers into quarters, removing core and seeds. Place on a large baking dish and toss in...
-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...
