Piquant Cheese Salad (No Mayo Or Pasta) Recipe

Name: Piquant Cheese Salad (No Mayo Or Pasta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
In a serving bowl, mix cubed cheese, onion rings, diced salami, diced tomato & sliced gherkins.
2
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).
3
Just b4 serving, toss salad in dressing & serve garnished w/chopped chives as desired.
4
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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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Piquant Cheese Salad (No Mayo Or Pasta) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Piquant Cheese Salad (No Mayo Or Pasta)

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