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By: April Mallare
March 4, 2025

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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 […]

By: April Mallare
March 4, 2025

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Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon Bella Nonnas Basil Olive Oil (Garlic or Rosemary Olive Oil work well, too) Salt and pepper to taste Chopped walnuts or pecans   Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375. Drizzle the squash with the olive oil Salt and pepper to taste. On a parchment paper lined baking […]

By: April Mallare
March 4, 2025

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Summer Bean Salad

Ingredients: 15-oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 celery stalks, chopped fine 1/2 red onion, chopped fine 1 cup fresh, diced parsley 1 Tbsp fresh finely chopped rosemary 1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Neapolitan Herb Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup Bella […]

By: April Mallare
March 4, 2025

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Caprese Salad

Ingredients: 1 pound of ripe, preferably heirloom tomatoes, sliced thin 1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO or try our Bella Nonnas Basil Infused Olive Oil 1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Denissimo Private Reserve Balsamic 2 tablespoons whole or chiffonade cut basil 8 oz. homemade (see recipe below) or store bought mozzarella fresca, drained sea salt and cracked pepper to taste   Instructions: […]

By: April Mallare
March 4, 2025

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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 […]

By: April Mallare
March 4, 2025

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Shaved Fennel Salad with Milanese Gremolata

Ingredients: 2 trimmed, thinly sliced fennel bulbs 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley 4 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Milanese Gremolata Olive Oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon sea salt fresh ground pepper to taste 1/3 cup finely shaved Pecorino Romano 3 Cups mixed baby greens for presentation – optional Cooking Instructions: Place the shaved […]

By: April Mallare
March 4, 2025

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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 […]

By: April Mallare
March 4, 2025

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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 […]

By: April Mallare
March 4, 2025

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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 […]

By: April Mallare
March 4, 2025

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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 […]

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