The Smiling Olive Blog — Salad

Tabbouleh Salad

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Tabbouleh Salad

Ingredients ½ Cup Bulgur 2 Squeezed Persian Limes 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt 2 Cups Tomatoes (Ripe yet Firm) ½ Cup Chopped Spring Onions ½ Cup Chopped Fresh Mint 2 Cups Chopped Parsley 2 Small Cucumbers 1/4 Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Try Arbequina or Piqual) Directions Place bulgur in a bowl and cover with cold water. Leave to soak for 30 minutes. Drain through a fine sieve, pressing with back of a spoon to extract moisture. Spread onto a cloth and leave to dry further. Meanwhile, prepare parsley. Wash well, shake off excess moisture and remove thick stalks. Wrap in a...

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Beet Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese and Toasted Pecans

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Beet Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese and Toasted Pecans

Ingredients 1 1/2 Pounds Fresh Beets 8 oz. Cherve (Fresh Goat Cheese) 6 Cups Baby Arugula or Mixed Greens 1 Cup Whole Pecans, Toasted 1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Cranberry-Pear White Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Good Quality Grainy Mustard Fresh Ground Pepper to Taste 1/3 Cup + 2 Tablespoons UP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Try Arbequina, Coratina, or Picual) Directions Preheat the oven to 400. Trim the beets and wrap in one foil packet drizzled with a tablespoon of water. Roast for 1 hour or until tender when pierced through with a knife. Once the cooked beets are cool enough...

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Southwestern Black Bean Salad

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Southwestern Black Bean Salad

Ingredients 15-Ounce Can Black Beans (Rinsed and Drained Well) 15-Ounce Can Golden Corn (Rinsed and Drained Well) 1 Cup Cooked Pasta Rings 1 Avocado (Diced) 1 Cup Yellow, Green, Orange Bell Pepper (Diced) 1 Cup Fresh Tomatoes 1/2 Cup Red Onion (Chopped) 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped) ½ Teaspoon of Cumin 1 Garlic Clove (Crushed) Salt to Taste ¼ Cup Chipotle Infused Olive Oil Directions Cook pasta rings according to package directions until al dente. To create a dressing, add chipotle olive oil with salt, crushed garlic, and cumin. Set aside. Drain pasta and rinse briefly under cold water. Drain...

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