Sides and Salads — balsamic RSS



Grilled Radicchio & Romaine with Shaved Pecorino Romano

Ingredients: 1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Tarragon White Balsamic Vinegar 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 4 large heads of radicchio, each quartered through core end 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese shavings Cooking Instructions: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and crushed red pepper in large bowl. Add radicchio and toss to coat. Marinate 15 minutes. Prepare grill (medium heat). Drain marinade into small bowl. Place radicchio and romaine on grill; sprinkle with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. Grill until edges are crisp and slightly charred, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes. Transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with reserved marinade and sprinkle with cheese shavings. Cooking Time : 6 min Servings : 6-8

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Slow Roasted Golden Beet & Tangerine Salad Over Baby Arugula with Blue Cheese

Ingredients: 4 cups baby arugula 3 medium sized golden beets 2 medium Satsuma Tangerines, 1 peeled and divided into segments, the other juiced 1 Tablespoon Bella Nonnas Cara Cara Orange White Balsamic 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 1/3 cup good quality, crumbled blue cheese Sea salt to taste Fresh ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup Croutons  Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350. Scrub the beets removing any debris, roots and green parts. Place the beets on a piece of aluminum foil large enough to fully enclose the beets in to a package. Drizzle the beets with a tablespoon of EVOO, a sprinkle of sea salt, and 1 tablespoon of water. Seal the package by crimping the...

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Shaved Asparagus Salad

Ingredients: Raw Asparagus Ribbons Thinly sliced Shallots Equal part of Bella Nonnas Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Suggested Pairings: Eureka Lemon Olive Oil and Tarragon White Balsamic Vinegar Tuscan Herb Olive Oil and Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar Cooking Instructions: Using a peeler, slice and arrange ribbons of raw asparagus and thinly sliced shallots on a plate. In a small cup, combine equal parts of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the asparagus. Top it off with shavings of Grana Padano or if you can't find it, use a nice  Parmigiano Reggiano Servings : 4

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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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