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Tuscan-Inspired Salads

Bright, seasonal, and ingredient-driven. From the classic panzanella to citrusy seafood and shaved artichokes, these salads pair perfectly with crisp whites, lively rosés, and elegant light reds. Each card below includes a short chef note and a link to the full recipe.

Basics & Dressings

Salad Dressings Infused Aromatic Oils and salts Organic Vinegars Emulsion Sauces
Grilled octopus and cannellini bean salad

Grilled Octopus & Cannellini Salad

Charred octopus with creamy beans and lemon citronette.

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Borlotti bean salad with seafood

Borlotti Bean & Seafood Salad

Borlotti beans, tuna, shrimp, and calamari in lemon citronette.

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Barley salad with garlic shrimp

Barley & Shrimp Salad

Lemon–olive oil dressed barley with sautéed garlic shrimp.

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Roasted pumpkin and arugula salad

Roasted Pumpkin & Arugula

Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano and balsamic glaze.

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Warm soy chicken salad

Warm Soy Chicken Salad

Seasonal vegetables tossed in a savory soy dressing.

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Eldorado club salad with beets and poached pear

Eldorado Club Salad

Roasted beets, poached pear, candied almonds, and garlic shrimp.

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Fried calamari and arugula salad

Crispy Calamari & Arugula

Shaved lemon and wild baby arugula.

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Orange tomato and green salad

Orange Tomato & Greens

Tomatoes, orange supremes, shaved zucchini, and aged ricotta.

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Shaved baby artichoke salad with Parmesan

Shaved Baby Artichokes

Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon, and extra-virgin olive oil.

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Tuscan quinoa salad with cherry tomatoes

Tuscan Quinoa Salad

Heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and EVOO.

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Panzanella bread and tomato salad

Panzanella

A summer classic with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil.

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Onion and cherry tomato salad

Onion & Cherry Tomatoes

Oregano, basil, and cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil.

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Prosciutto with arugula and Parmesan

Prosciutto, Arugula & Parmesan

Simple and elegant — salty, nutty, peppery.

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Raw shaved porcini and asparagus salad

Shaved Porcini & Asparagus

Parmigiano Reggiano and extra-virgin olive oil.

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Marinated carrot and bell pepper salad

Marinated Carrots & Peppers

Raspberry–mustard dressing with olive oil.

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Cappellini, crab and grapefruit salad

Cappellini, Crab & Grapefruit

Angel hair with crab tossed in a bright citrus dressing.

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Warm green beans with shrimp

Green Beans & Shrimp

Warm steamed beans with lemon and extra-virgin olive oil.

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Sous vide rolled chicken salad

Sous Vide Rolled Chicken

Stuffed with peppers, olives, and mushrooms; mixed greens & glaze.

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Roasted vegetables salad with pecorino and truffle oil

Roasted Vegetables & Pecorino

Warm salad finished with a drizzle of truffle oil.

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Julienne vegetable salad with orange horseradish citronette

Vegetable Julienne

Orange–horseradish citronette with spinach and roots.

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Asparagus with fava beans salad and pecorino

Asparagus & Fava Beans

Roasted potatoes and Toscano pecorino.

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Caponata and pasta salad

Caponata & Pasta Salad

Sweet-and-sour eggplant with penne and honey-balsamic dressing.

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Burrata on roasted beets salad

Burrata & Beets

Wild baby arugula with roasted yellow and red beets.

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Italian maccheroni pasta salad

Maccheroni Pasta Salad

Garlic–mustard aioli, olives, cucumber, celery, and raisins.

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Snow crab salad on tomato gazpacho

Snow Crab on Gazpacho

Tomato & bell pepper base for a refreshing summer salad.

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Mango shrimp salad with mizuna

Mango Shrimp Salad

Steamed shrimp with mango and mizuna; fruit citronette.

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Shaved fennel and arugula salad with Parmesan

Shaved Fennel & Arugula

Parmesan and white truffle–lemon citronette.

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Vermicelli and tuna salad with parsley citronette

Vermicelli & Tuna

Chilled spaghetti with albacore and lemon–parsley citronette.

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Baby kale salad with pecorino and crispy pork belly

Baby Kale, Pecorino & Pork Belly

Peppery greens, salty cheese, and crisp pork for crunch.

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Greens and peach salad with grilled onions

Greens & Peach

White balsamic–marinated grilled onions with peaches and greens.

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Baccalà salad with potatoes and olives

Baccalà Salad

Blanched red onion, olives, and potatoes with light vinaigrette.

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Quick Wine Pairing Notes

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