Remove ends and pith of the orange sections. Carefully remove the membranes. Set aside segments in a bowl. Whisk 4 Tbsp oil with the juice, balsamic scallions and seasoning. Set aside.
Prep the asparagus. Place in a single layer in a 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with zest and drizzle with oil combination. Reserve remaining dressing. Roast at 400º for 12-15 minutes. Toss asparagus with reserved dressing and top with orange segments.
Sautee the corn in the garlic butter olive oil. Let cool. Layer the salad ingredients. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients. Toss greens and top with garnish.
Recipe Notes
Kick up the heat on this salad by adding candied jalapenos, or using a spicy olive oil instead of a citrus. Additionally, Pineapple, Mango and Peach balsamic vinegar are all GREAT in this dish! Play with the flavors to find your twist!
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle pan with oil, and brown the beef. Drain excess fat. Add a portion of the onions, and pepper, stir in the seasoning.
Layer lettuce, onion, beans, prepared beef, cheese, and tomatoes. Toss with dressing. Add chips. Stir just before serving. Top with sour cream and salsa.
Recipe Notes
TWISTS: Harissa, Green Chile or Garlic Oils, Brazilian Blend or Spanish Blend,
Combine the everything from Lemon Balsamic Vinegar to the sugar. Pour 1/4 c into a shallow dish, reserving the reaminder. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Drain chicken, discard marinade. Grill the chicken, covered on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. 5-7 minutes or until 165 degrees.
Cook pasta according to package; drain and rinse with cold water. Combine the remaining ingredients with reserved marinade. Cut chicken into 1 inch slices. Add pasta and chicken to vegetable mixture;toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Prep avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. Cut lemon in half and squeeze its juice onto the avocado. Combine salad ingredients, salt and add parsley; toss. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve Chilled. Salad will keep covered 4-5 days in refrigerator (minus the avocado)
Recipe Notes
Ingredients available at the Olive Twist: Hojiblanca or other CHOICE olive oil, Pinot Noir Red Wine Vinegar, Ground cumin, Himalayan Salt and Ground Cumin. Mango balsamic vinegar would be an excellent swap for the pinot noir.
Prepare angel food cake as directed. Slice, brush with olive oil and grill lightly.
Toss berries with balsamic vinegar and place on top of cake slice.
Optional: a dollop of whip topping, drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a mint leaf
Place ringed onions in a small bowl and pour the Apricot Balsamic Vinegar and allow to sit 5- 10 minutes. Whisk mustard, and salt into vinegar. Slowly drizzle olive oil and briskly whisk and constantly to create a semi-emulsion. Adjust seasoning.
Plate salad greens, and other vegetables. drizzle with vinaigrette.
Recipe Notes
TWIST: add a citrus oil or balsamic vinegar, or sweeten up the dish with a dark balsamic vinegar. For flavor depth try adding an Olive Twist signature blend -- French, English or Honey of a Rub
Plate arugula, and then arrange cheese and tomatoes in alternating pattern, top with basil leaves and oregano. Drizzle with Olive Oil and Balsamic Glaze
Any of our fun flavored balsamic vinegar can be thickened into a glaze. Take 1 c of choice balsamic vinegar and place in a small pot, apply heat low and slow on the stove top, until product reduces by 1/2.
Recipe Notes
Twist: Tuscan, Garlic, Milanese Gremolata, or any citrus olive oils. Traditional, raspberry, red apple, juniper berry, cranberry pear, or pomegranate quince balsamic vinegar.
To change up the seasoning, try our The Olive Twist Bread Dipping Blend, French blend, Parisian Blend
Heat the waffle maker. Meanwhile add all the ingredients to a large bowl including 1/2 of the scallions, and whisk thoroughly.
Grease the hot waffle iron well. Add 1/3 cup for each waffle. Cook until golden brown on the inside, about 5 minutes per waffle. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, additional scallions, and hot sauce, if desired.
