Recipes — Salads

Ingredients: 2 tbsps. LG Mango White Balsamic 4 tbsps. LG Mild Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped 1/4 jalapeno   Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. Adjust to taste.

 This is a really fast and simple pasta dish that will be your new go to side dish for your summer bbq's.   Ingredients: 1 lb. your choice pasta, cooked according to package 34 handfuls of Arugula 1/4 cup Basil, chopped 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, chopped in quarters 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated 1/2 cup LG Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil 6 Tbsps. LG Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic   Directions: Drain and rinse cooked pasta under cold water. In a large serving bowl add all ingredients and toss until well combined. Serve and sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese if desired.

Ingredients 2 T pine nuts, toasted 4 cups melons seeded and rind removed (Watermelon, Cantelope, Honeydew) 1 head Frisee 1 English Cucumber, seeded, halved and cut into 1/2 slices 8 small radishes, sliced in thin wedges 1/8 - 1/4 c LG Mint Agrumento Oil (start with 1/8 add more to taste. (reserve 1/2tsp for finishing) 2 T LG Traditional or Chocolate Dark Balsamic salt 3 ounces block Feta, drained and cut into cubes 1/8 c pitted Kalamata olives, quartered and cut lengthwise small mint leaves, or pinch Epices de Cru mint   Method Marinade melons in Balsamic, toss regularly. Trim off...

 This vinaigrette is a nice balance of earthy truffle and sweet honey flavors. Drizzle over a nice Arugula salad with roasted beets and goat cheese. Ingredients:  1/2 cup LG Mild Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. LG Black Truffle Gourmet Oil 1/4 cup LG Pinot Nero Rose Balsamic 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard 1 tsp. Local Honey 1 Shallot, minced 1/2 Garlic clove, minced Salt and Pepper to taste   Directions: In a mixing bowl add the shallot, garlic, mustard, honey and balsamic together.  Slowly whisk in the oil, mixing vigorously. Add the salt and pepper to taste and combine.