laurenholly2008

I prefer using kalamata olives and basil with balsamic vinegar. We don't love the mint, but the vinegar with the basil and Kalamata is my new way and I get asked for the recipe each time I bring it to an summer potluck or dinner! I do the rest as suggested!

I barely use any oil in this. Also to take the sharpness out of the onion, I marinate the onions in some lime juice for an hour (while I'm cutting up everything else), then just pour them in with the rest. It softens them and takes the bite down a notch. The olives sound strange, but at least try it once with them in - it works!

This is refreshing and interesting salad. I loved the flavor that the lime juice and mint added. At first I wasn’t sure I’d like the onions and olives with watermelon, but they added a nice dimension to the flavor. I’ve already made it a second time. This recipe will surely be a go to favorite for me.

So good! I did a full onion and a full lemon. And maybe 3/4 to 1cup soju. And let it simmer down. Big hit with the family. Except for the 4year old. But what does he know, he’s just a twerp.

Absolutely loved these! I totally missed the part where I was supposed to chop the cranberries and instead left them whole. Still amazing! Also I didn’t have half and half so I used whipping cream. They had to bake a little longer but they were fantastic! Made them yesterday and they’re almost all gone!

This is a wonderfully fresh explosion of flavors! Took it to a picnic & it was a huge hit. I omitted the black olives & will do less oil next time but can’t wait to make again.