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Cucumber + Ricotta Salata

Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX Ingredients 1 Cucumber – peeled and sliced 1/4 or 1/6 inch think lengthwise (use a mandolin) 10 Mixed Cherry Tomatoes – sliced in half lengthwise 2-3 tbsps – fresh Ricotta Salata (Queso fresco is a good substitute) EVOO Balsamic Vinegar Sea Salt and fresh ground Pepper

Carrot-Ginger Dressing

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Recipe provided by Chef Crusco Catering in Austin, TX Ingredients 2 Carrots – Peeled and roughly chopped 1 (3-4 inch piece) Ginger – Grated 1 small Shallot – peeled and roughly chopped 3 tbsps. Rice Wine Vinegar 1 tbsp. Sherry Vinegar 2 tbsps. Orange juice 1 tbsp. Sesame Oil 5-6 tbsps. Water 6-7 tbsps. Vegetable