Bucca Di Beppo Chopped Antipasto Salad Recipes

CHOPPED ANTIPASTI SALAD (BUCA DI BEPPO COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Slice the red onion and put the pieces in a small bowl of cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Wash and dry the lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in the bottom of a large salad bowl.
• Layer the rest of the ingredients on top of the lettuce.
• Toss before serving.
• Dress with Better-Than-Olive-Garden Copycat Italian Dressing or your favorite Italian dressing.

COPYCAT BUCA DI BEPPO CHOPPED ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, oregano, dry mustard, salt and pepper in a blender. Add the onion and garlic. Blend together while slowly adding the olive oil. By adding the olive oil slowly, it will emulsify with the...

BUCCA DI BEPPO CHOPPED ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl, except 1/2 the tomatoes, the whole pepperoncini, olives and dressing and toss.
• Add the dressing and toss until fully incorporated.
• Mound the salad mixture on a chilled plate, getting as much height as possible.
• Place remaining tomates around the outside of the salad.
• Garnish with whole pepperoncini and olives and serve!

BUCA DI BEPPO RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender container, combine the red wine vinegar, oregano, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion and garlic.
• Blend together while slowly adding the olive oil.
• Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
• Note: Do not make this a day in advance or put in refrigerator, as flavors will not be at their best.

BUCA DI BEPPO WARM TOMATO AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:.
• Place balsamic vinegar, garlic and brown sugar in mixing bowl.
• whisk rapidly by hand while drizzling in the olive oil mix well.
• Place in glass jar and store in fridge until needed.
• Pecan's: Preheat oven 350°F.
• Melt butter in saute pan.
• Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, cayenne pepper and pecan pieces; mix well.
• Spread pecans on cookie sheet and bake about 5-7 minutes watch carefully to not burn.
• Remove from oven and let cool.
• Salad: Place red onion and tomato wedges in medium glass bowl.
• Stir Balsamic Vinaigrette and pour some of the dressing (leave the rest for top of salad) over the onions and tomatoes.
• Microwave for about 2-3 minutes.
• Place spinach on large plate.
• Using large spoon, place tomatoes AROUND the spinach not on top.
• Place the onions on TOP of the spinach.
• Pour some of the dressing over the salad coating as desired and mix well.
• Sprinkle pecans and goat cheese over salad.

BUCCA DI BEPPO GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Wash potatoes and place in large pot.
• Cover with cold water and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cook until potatoes are tender.
• Drain potatoes and place in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients and whip with mixer until well blended.

BUCA DI BEPPO GREEN SALAD WITH PROSCUITTO AND GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss lettuce and onion with enough vinaigrette (see separate recipe to moisten.
• Place on large platter. Top with Gorgonzola, prosciutto, olives and pepperoncini.

BUCA DI BEPPO MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• In 3 quart sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic and cook until golden brown.
• Add tomatoes and salt.
• Bring to boil, then cook over low heat for 30 minutes stirring often.
• Turn off heat and add basil.