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Kale, Quinoa, Pineapple and Black Bean Salad

It's a mouthful alright - and we didn't even list all of the ingredients!   Here’s a perfect quick side dish everyone will love, and it's a healthy alternative to heavy beans or pasta salads.  Our Golden Masala Balsamic and Smoked Olive Oil make it unique. No need for lots of spices, because our balsamic combines various chili, ginger, oregano, cinnamon, cumin and other spices.  It is warm but not spicy hot.  Ingredients 1 bunch chopped black or red kale, about 4 cups   1 cup quinoa (cooked per the package instructions) 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple (or mango) 1 (15 oz.) can organic black beans 1 1/2 cups chopped grape tomatoes 1/2  cup Golden Masala Balsamic  1/3 cup lime juice 2 tbsp Smoked Olive Oil ...

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Corn Slaw

BBQ'ed corn gives cabbage coleslaw a hint of smoke along with sweet crunchiness that you will love as a summer side dish.  Ingredients 3 Corn cobs left in husk and rinsed.2 Red chili peppers, washed, seeded and cut in half   Olive oil for brushing peppers 2 cups cabbage, shredded3 carrots, julienned1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 T chopped cilantro leaves1 T chopped mint leavesSalt and black pepper Dressing 2T lime juice 3T Peach white balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup Arbosana extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup cilantro leaves   Preparation  Can be done a day ahead on coals: Brush both sides of red pepper with olive oil. Char with skin side down. Remove from heat and dice. (Can be done simultaneously with #1 above). Place...

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Grilled Cabbage With Parmigiano, Almonds and Anchovies

Makes 3-4 servings Roasting or grilling cabbage wedges at high heat makes them crisp at the edges and tender in the middle. Stuffed with anchovies, nuts and cheese, this can be a light main course or a hearty side dish.  Much easier than stuffed cabbage - lighter too! INGREDIENTS 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds) ½ cup Tuscan extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed Salt, as needed ¾ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano , plus more for serving 3 anchovy fillets, minced 2 -3 garlic cloves,  minced 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed ⅔ cup chopped almonds or other nuts ½ cup chopped fresh dill, Italian parsley or cilantro PREPARATION Indoors - Heat...

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