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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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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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Watermelon and Cucumber Summer Salad

Ingredients: 5 to 6 Cups of cubed or balls of watermelon 7 or 8 whole cucumber, sliced 4 or 5 tablespoons of Bella Nonnas Basil Olive Oil or EVOO 4 to 5 tablespoons of Bella Nonnas Apricot or Traditional Balsamic. 10 fresh mint or basil leaves Cooking Instructions: Gently mix all ingredients together Sprinkle with pink Himalayan Sea Salt to taste Garnish with leaves Chef's Tip:  Adding Feta or thinly sliced onions is a great twist Cooking Time : 0 Servings : 4

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Wild Mushroom & Balsamic Cream Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup dried mushrooms such as shitake, porcini, and morel 1 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/3 cup dry Marsala wine 1/2 cup reserved mushroom stock (soaking liquid) 2 tablespoons Bella Nonnas 18 Yr Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar 1 large shallot, sliced thin 1 medium red onion, sliced thin 1 - 2" sprig of fresh thyme, leaves only kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Grated Pecorino Romano cheese Cooking Instructions: Place mushrooms in a small bowl and pour one cup of boiling water over the mushrooms and set aside. Place a large saute pan, over medium heat. Add the EVOO, onion and shallot and a small sprinkle of kosher...

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Sliced Caprese Salad

Ingredients: 4 large fresh tomatoes. Or 12-14 cherry tomatoes. 5 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO or Basil Olive Oil Dash of Salt and fresh ground pepper 2 tablespoons Bella Nonnas ~Private Reserve~ Denissimo  Balsamic Vinegar 14 leaves Basil  1 package of Fresh mozzarella cheese packed in water Instructions: Thinly slice tomatoes and arrange around perimeter of plate. Slice mozzarella into silver dollars and place on each tomato. Top with a sprig of basil Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste serve. Cooking Time : 0 Servings : 4-6

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