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Melon Ball Salad

Light, quick and different. We interchange our ingredients for maximum creativity on your end. Your guests will think you are brilliant... then they'll ask where you got the amazing balsamic and salt! Salt on fruit? Sounds crazy - but try it for pumped up fruit flavor. INGREDIENTS 1 Honeydew Melon 1 Cantaloupe 4 tablespoons Peach White Balsamic OR Lemon White Balsamic 3 tablespoons mint leaves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons basil leaves thinly sliced Sriracha Sea Salt or Asian Ginger Sea Salt - a pinch or 2 to taste 1 Avocado, sliced   PREPARATION Using a melon baller - scoop out both melons into a large serving bowl. Gently mix in the basil, mint and balsamic. Finish with sliced avocado...

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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...

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