Awesome Asparagus with Vinaigrette

What You Need:
1 red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/4 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed
How to Make It:
Preheat the grill for medium temperature.
Roast the bell pepper on the heated grill for 10 minutes or until charred, turning often.
Remove the pepper and [...]

Mixed Vegetable with Vinaigrette Dressing

What You Need:
5 red potatoes cut in small chunks
1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 C of frozen corn, thawed
1 celery rib, sliced thin
1 carrot, shredded
3 green onions, sliced thin
1 1/2 C mozzarella cheese, cubed
2/3 C olive oil
1/4 C of white wine vinegar
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 [...]

Summer Asparagus Dish

What You Need:
1 C of water
1 1/2 lbs. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tomatoes cut into wedges
3 tbsp cider vinegar
3/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/3 C of sugar
1 tbsp onion, grated
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/3 C of vegetable oil
1/3 C of almonds, toasted and sliced
1/3 C of blue cheese, crumbled
How to Make It:
Bring [...]

Bartlett Pear and Pecan Salad

What You Need:
1 C pecan pieces
1 C extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 tbsp shallots, chopped fine
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 Bartlett pears, cored but not peeled and cut into sections
1/2 C of blue cheese, crumbled
How to Make It:
Place a skillet over medium heat allowing the skillet to heat up.
Sprinkle the pecan pieces into [...]

Pepperoni Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing

What You Need:
1 (8 oz.) pkg. lettuce greens
4 C cherry tomatoes
1/2 sweet red onion, sliced
1/2 sweet red pepper, sliced
1 (6 oz.) pkg. sliced pepperoni
1 (4 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
1/3 C white balsamic vinegar
1 t parsley
1/8 t dried basil
1 t garlic, minced
3/4 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1 (5.5 oz.) box Italian [...]

Stand Up Pear Salad

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What You Need:
4 large pears
2 C watercress
2 T pecan halves, toasted
1/2 C blue cheese, crumbled
1 C raspberry vinaigrette dressing
2 T lemon juice
How to Make It:
From the bottom of the pears remove the cores keeping the pears with the stems intact.
Place the watercress into a mixing bowl.
Add the pecans and blue cheese.
Pour the vinaigrette [...]