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Tomato Salad with Avocado and Greens

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A comforting and hearty salad that goes well with any meal and is super quick to make! In a large bowl, toss together: 4C greens of choice ½ avocado, sliced or diced 4-5 medium tomatoes, sliced 3-4 radishes, sliced (optional) Handful of seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame etc.) 1/4C goat cheese, crumbled Dress with: 1/4C Olive…

Smoky and Spicy Marinated Tofu

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This marinated tofu can be made a day ahead if needed and goes great on a Buddha bowl, over rice, in a stir-fry, beside a cob of corn, or on a salad! Go ahead… play with your food! 1 block extra firm tofu, cubed and dried off* 2 Tbsp Olive Us Harissa Olive Oil (or…

Trumpet Pasta with Oregano Zucchini

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This is a light and delicious dish that is perfect served alongside a large salad or at a summer dinner party! ½ lb Plain Trumpet pasta (or any of the other short pastas at Olive Us, like Trumpet Herb) 1/4C Olive Us Leek Fused Olive Oil (or Garlic , Single Varietal, Basil, Lemon, or Milanese Gremolata…

Creamy Summer Herb Fettuccine with Crispy Prosciutto

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A delicious dish to serve on a cozy night in with a glass of white wine or cider (or a sippy cup of apple juice for the little ones). ½ lb Summer Herb Fettuccine (or another Olive Us fettuccine such as Basil Garlic, Roasted Garlic Herb, Spinach Garlic, or plain) 75g sliced prosciutto ham 1…

Lemon Caprese Pasta Salad

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A light, refreshing pasta salad perfect for summer! Share this at a lunch or dinner party amongst friends or as an easy weeknight meal. Go Ahead…Play With Your Food! ½ lb Lemon Chive Rooster Comb Pasta (or another short pasta from Olive Us such as Tri-colour Wheels, Pesto Cavatappi, or Garlic Chive Seashells) 2 Tbsp…

Summer Strawberry Pesto Pasta Salad

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A bright and beautiful salad to make in the summer when the strawberries are especially sweet! ½ lb Pesto Blend Pasta (or another short pasta from Olive Us such as Trumpet Herb Blend, Pesto Cavatappi, or Gourmet Five Blend) 2 Tbsp Olive Us Basil Olive Oil (or Lemon, Milanese Gremolata, or Garlic Olive Oil) 2…

Truffled Pasta with Wine and Chanterelles

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This light, savoury dish is one that we come back to again and again for a quick, weeknight dinner. If you’re a truffle lover, you’ll appreciate the earthy aspects of the dish combined with the bright flavours of white wine and lemon. However, if you’re not a truffle fan, just omit the truffle oil and…

Pesto Cavatappi Pasta with Basil Pesto

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Simple and delicious meal for a summer gathering or a weeknight— make sure there are leftovers because this is a great lunch the next day! ½ lb Pesto Cavatappi pasta (or another short cut pasta—find it at Olive Us!) 1/2C pesto (find our recipe here, find two kinds in-store at Olive Us, or our online…

Herbed and Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Such a homerun starter, as a side, or on top of pasta! You may even gobble these up before they make it to the table… 2 lbs brussels sprouts ⅓ C Olive Us Tuscan Herb Olive Oil (or Leek, Garlic, Single Varietal EVOO, or Basil Olive Oil), plus 1-2 Tbsp for roasting 3 Tbsp Olive…