Sides and Salads — olive RSS



Roasted Pepper Salad with Farro

-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...

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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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Grilled Nectarine Burrata Salad

-adapted from Seven Barrels   Ingredients: 2 medium nectarines (ripe, but not too soft/mushy) 1 Tbsp Bella Nonnas Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil (to brush nectarines) 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced 4 cups arugula 1 ball burrata cheese 1 handful fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Bella Nonnas Peach Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 a lemon, juice only 1 tsp honey 1 tsp garlic powder Salt + pepper, to taste Instructions: Make balsamic vinaigrette by combining Blood Orange Olive Oil, Peach Balsamic, Lemon juice, honey, and garlic powder together in a small bowl or in a jar with a lid. Whisk together or shake jar to combine well. Adjust salt + pepper to taste. Set aside. Wash and pat nectarines dry. Slice...

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad This salad is perfect as a side or a meal! Fresh, bright and filling, this may become one of your favorites!   Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 2 cups water 1 cup baby arugula 1 large cucumber, seeded and finely-diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 15oz can chickpeas ⅓ cup Kalamata olives, pitted 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup red onion, finely diced 1/4 cup finely-chopped fresh parsley   For the Dressing: 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Juice of half a lemon Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste   Instructions:   For the Salad: Cook quinoa in...

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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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