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Gazebo Room Balsamic Bruschetta

This Gazebo Room Bruschetta appetizer recipe adds a Greek twist to your Italian dinner…Just make sure that your guests don’t fill up on bread.

Total Time: 30 min. Makes: 24 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 French Baguette
  • 2 med. red tomatoes (diced)
  • 2 med. yellow tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 med. red onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup small capers
  • 1/4 cup fennel bulb (diced) * optional
  • 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
  • olive oil

Dressing: 4 oz. Gazebo Room Balsamic Vinaigrette

Preparation: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, onion, basil, capers, and         fennel.* Add Balsamic Vinaigrette, mix thoroughly and set aside. Preheat  oven to 350 F. Slice baguette1/2 thick on the bias and place slices on a baking sheet. Toast bread lightly and brush olive oil on both sides. Spoon vegetable mixture on to toasted slices and sprinkle with grated with grated romano. Place in oven until cheese begins to brown and slightly melt. Remove from oven and place on serving platter.

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Gazebo Room Penne Pasta Salad

 

Gazebo Room Penne Pasta Salad 

A lighter version of our pasta salad, all you need is pasta, parsley and veggies to really let the Gazebo Room flavor shine through. For a special treat, separate into three portions and make one Greek, one Balsamic Vinaigrette and one Lite Greek!

Total Time: 30 min

Makes: 6 Servings

Ingredients:

1 lb. penne pasta

¾ cup carrots (chopped)

¾ cup celery (chopped)

¾ cup onion (chopped)

¾ cup bell pepper (chopped)

¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Dressing:

4 oz. Gazebo Room Greek, Lite Greek, or Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Preparation:

Cook pasta as directed, rinse, and drain. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta and all chopped vegetables. Pour in dressing of your choice and toss vigorously. Transfer to serving bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.

Notes:

Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours before serving. An additional splash of dressing may be necessary if serving in less than 2 hours.

Also, to transform this side dish into an excellent entrée, at the time of serving, divide pasta into 6 servings and add 4 marinated grilled chicken tenders to each portion.

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