Ingredients:
4 TBSP | Vermont Maple Dark Balsamic Vinegar |
2 TBSP | Traditional Dark Balsamic Condimento |
1 tsp | Good Quality Dijon-Style Mustard |
4 TBSP | Any Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for example Italian Biancollila Ultra-Premium) |
2 TBSP | Shallots, finely minced |
1/2 tsp | Salt |
4 Slices | Center-Cut Bacon, cooked crispy and finely crumbled |
2 Quarts | Young Spinach Leaves, stems removed and washed |
To Taste | Freshly Ground Black Pepper |
Directions:
Place spinach in a serving bowl.
Place the Vermont Maple Dark Balsamic Vinegar, half the crumbled bacon, Traditional Balsamic Condimento, salt, half the shallots, pepper, and mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Gently warm while whisking - remove from heat before it reaches a simmer.
Allow to cool for a minute, and then whisk in the Extra Virgin Olive Oil to emulsify.
Adjust seasoning, gently dress spinach with warm vinaigrette, and top with remaining crumbled bacon and shallot.
Serve warm.
Ingredients:
2 Cups | Bibb Lettuce, chopped |
2 Cups | Nappa Cabbage, shredded |
1 1/2 Cups | Chicken, cooked, shredded, or in cubes |
2/3 Cups | Snow Peas |
1/3 Cup | Carrots, shredded |
1/2 Cup | Baby Corncobs (optional) |
1/4 Cup | Infused Japanese Roasted Sesame Gourmet Oil |
2 TBSP | INFUSED Honey Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar |
2-3 TBSP | Chopped Peanuts (or Sesame Seeds) |
To Taste | Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper |
Directions:
Layer all the vegetables and chicken on a plate.
Combine the INFUSED Japanese Roasted Sesame Gourmet Oil and INFUSED Honey Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar in a small container and shake or whisk. P
our on as much of the dressing as you like or serve separately. Top with the chopped peanuts or sesame seeds and serve.
Feel free to experiment with different salad ingredients!
Ingredients:
4 Cups | Baby Arugula, washed and dried |
1/2 Cup | Any Extra Virgin Olive Oil (such as |
1/3 Cup | Pecorino Romano |
2 Large | Garlic Cloves |
1/4 Cup | Almonds, toasted and blanched (optional) |
1 TBSP | Lemon Juice, fresh-squeezed |
To Taste | Freshly Ground Black Pepper |
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender, and process until smooth.
Serve over pasta, with bread, on pizza, bruschetta, with grilled or roasted vegetables, in lasagna, with fish, over beans, etc..