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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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Summer Bean Salad

Ingredients:15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained2 celery stalks, chopped fine1/2 red onion, chopped fine1 cup fresh, diced parsley1 Tbsp fresh finely chopped rosemary1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar1/3 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cooking Instructions: In a large bowl, mix the beans, celery, onion, parsley and rosemary. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the dressing to the beans. Toss to coat. Chill beans in the refrigerator for several hours, to allow the beans to soak up the flavor of the dressing. Prep Time : 2-3 hours Servings : 4-6

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