Southwestern Salad with Cilantro – Lime Vinaigrette

Monday, May 3rd, 2021
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Salad
  • 2 c Mixed baby greens
  • 1 radish sliced
  • 1/2 c Red bell pepper
  • 1/2 Avocado cubed
  • 1/2 c Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 c cilantro, fresh
  • 1/2 15 oz Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic-Butter Olive Oil
  • 1/2 c Corn
Garnishes
  • Salsa
  • Sour Cream
  • Mexican Cheese Blend
  • pepitas
  • Crunchy tortilla strips
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  1. 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!

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Taco Salad

Monday, April 26th, 2021
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  1. 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.
  2. 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,

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Potato Salad

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020
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Ingredients
  • 3 lbs potatoes
  • 6 Eggs hard boiled, (reserve some for garnish)
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery finely chopped
  • 1/2 c mayonnaise
  • 1/2 c evaporated milk
  • 3 Tbsp Lemon Balsamic
  • 2 Tbsp Seed Mustard
  • 1/4 c Sugar or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • Smoked paprika
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  1. Cook potatoes in boiling, salted water with a teaspoon of vinegar, until tender. Drain and cool. Peel potatoes, cut into chunks. Separate egg yolks from whites. Set yolks aside. Chop whites and add to potatoes. Add onion.
  2. In a small bowl, mash yolks, stir in mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar and seasoning. Pour over potatoes; toss. Adjust seasoning, if necessary. Garnish with egg slices and paprika. Chill until serving.
Recipe Notes

Twist:  Cranberry Pear, Pomegranate Quince, Jalapeno, or White Balsamic Vinegar

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Asian Chicken Pasta

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020
Asian Chicken Pasta
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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Bean and Barley Soup

Friday, October 4th, 2019
Bean and Barley Soup
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Basic Bean Instructions
  1. Pick over beans to remove any stones (common find in dried beans). Rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water, cover and soak 3-8 hours, or overnight at room temperature; drain and rinse well. Speed soak: Place rinsed beans in a saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat and soak for 1 1/2 hours, drain and rinse well. Cook beans by covering with 2" of water, simmering 1-2 hours or until tender.
Bean and Barley
  1. In a slow cooker place beans, barley, vegetables and bay leaf, 1 1/2 Tbsp salt, herb blend, dash or two of pepper and mushrooms. Squeeze the tomatoes through your hands over the pot to break them down. Add juices and all. Cover and cook on high for 8 hours. Add spinach and cheese, stirring until it melts spinach wilts. remove bay leaf. Season with Salt and Pepper. Serve and drizzle with vinegar and Oil
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Tomato Tart

Friday, October 4th, 2019
Tomato Tart
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  1. Preheat oven to 400º. Place flour, cornmeal and baking powder in a stand mixer bowl, fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on low until combined. Add butter oil and 1/2 c yogurt. Beat until mixed. In a 9 inch tart pan, press the dough on the bottom and up the sides. Top with parchment paper and pie weights (or dry beans). Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the weights and paper and bake an additional 10 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth. spread evenly in the cooled crust. Slice tomatoes 3/8 inch thick and pat dry. Arrange on top of the filling. Bake the tart until the filling is set, approximately 25-30 minutes. Turn the broiler on, and brown the top. Let cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and garnish with basil and Neapolitan Herb Balsamic vinegar.
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Brazilian Summer Salad

Friday, June 30th, 2017
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Dressing
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  1. In a big bowl add fresh spinach, the berries, feta cheese, fresh peach and the toasted almonds. Pour the dressing in it and enjoy it.
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Fresh Green Salad

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
Fresh Green Salad
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Ingredients
  • 6 c Salad Greens of choice
  • 1 small Onion sliced as rings
  • 2 red radish thinly sliced
  • 1 Carrot cleaned and slivered
  • 1/2 c Extra-Virgin Olive Oil EVOO Hoji, arbosana, Picual
  • 4 Tbsp Apricot Balsamic
  • 1 tsp Seed Mustard
  • Himalayan Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
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  1. 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

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Caprese Salad aka Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017

This salad can be as simplistic or artistic as you like.  A nice appetizer, lite lunch or dinner, it can serve a perfect spring and summer time dish.

Caprese Salad aka Tomato & Mozzarella Salad
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  1. Plate arugula, and then arrange cheese and tomatoes in alternating pattern, top with basil leaves and oregano. Drizzle with Olive Oil and Balsamic Glaze
  2. 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

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Orange Fennel Salad

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
Orange Fennel Salad
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  1. Plate fennel, onion and orange slices. Blend balsamic and oils and season to taste. Drizzle plated items.
Recipe Notes

Twist:  Cranberry Pear Balsamic Vinegar, Lemon Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic Olive Oil, Lemon Olive Oil, Switch the fennel seed for Thyme or basil, or chives (try our Parisian Blend!) and consider adding a dollop of Local Honey

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