Piquant Cheese Salad (No Mayo or Pasta)

Name: Piquant Cheese Salad (No Mayo or Pasta)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 ounces cheddar cheese (cut in small cubes); 2 small onions (sliced in rings, or 3-4 boiling size onions sliced in rings); 6 ounces salami (diced, may sub pepperoni); 4 small tomatoes (seeded & diced); 6 sweet gherkins (cut in 1/4-in slices); 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons pineapple juice; 3 drops Tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 ounces pineapple chunks (diced); fresh chives (chopped, garnish) (optional)

Submitted by twissis

"Here's another recipe from THE BEST OF COOKING by Arne Kruger & Annette Wolter, this time a great make-ahead summer salad full of color, flavor & textural crunch that is ideal for patio grill party, picnic, camping & potluck occasions. The recipe suggests a mildly-flavored & not very hard cheddar cheese, but allows for subs such as Gouda or Monterey Jack. (Please see note that follows the prep) *Enjoy*"

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photo by Nimz_

Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

6 ounces cheddar cheese (cut in small cubes)
2 small onions (sliced in rings, or 3-4 boiling size onions sliced in rings)
6 ounces salami (diced, may sub pepperoni)
4 small tomatoes (seeded & diced)
6 sweet gherkins (cut in 1/4-in slices)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
3 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces pineapple chunks (diced)
fresh chives (chopped, garnish) (optional)

directions

In a serving bowl, mix cubed cheese, onion rings, diced salami, diced tomato & sliced gherkins.
In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, Tabasco, pepper, olive oil & diced pineapple chunks. (I use a glass jar w/a tight lid & just shake to combine).
Just b4 serving, toss salad in dressing & serve garnished w/chopped chives as desired.
NOTE: To make ahead & avoid a mushy cheese effect, follow same prep except DO NOT include diced cheese in the mix of Step 1. Store the cheese ready to use in a sandwich bag or refrigerator container & combine w/salad ingredients at the same time the dressing is added just before serving.

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Reviews

What a strange combination but the flavor was just wonderful. Easy to put together. The only thing I'll do different next time is maybe chop the onions because it will be easier to eat. Thanks twissis. Another of your greats.

Nimz_
I've made this up for this afternoon. Having some friends by. I'm going to have to make more, becuause DH and I have been "taste testing" the first batch! Excellent flavor, easy to make. Yum Yum Yum!

AshK5246

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twissis

Iceland

I am an American transplanted from Dallas to Iceland by marriage to a native Icelander & I retired to become his "Kitchen Queen". We love to entertain our family & friends, so I have an eclectic collection of recipes. I especially love simple, easy-fix, flexible & make-ahead recipes - BUT also like challenging myself on occasion. I enjoy baking & food photography. I am devoted to the "More is Always Better Principle" & apply it liberally to bacon, butter & garlic. I can have ingredient issues due to availability here in Iceland & my DH is medically diet-restricted from some ingredients as well. Either situation might require me to modify a recipe, but I will do my best to be true to your recipes & fair/honest in my reviews. Mary Pat (aka twissis)

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