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Chicken Salad

Chicken Blueberry Spring Salad

March 28, 2025

Chicken Blueberry
Spring Salad

Chicken Salad

Try out this healthy and refreshing salad!

Author: Remo Trotta

Ingredients

  • 1 Spolumbo’s Chicken Blueberry Sausage link (155g)
  • spring mixed salad greens
  • ½ fresh red pepper
  • ½ fresh yellow pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup sweet balsamic vinegar
  • 1 orange peeled/sectioned (mandarin if possible)
  • 1 dollop of creamy goat cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup Blueberries

Directions

In a pre-heated oven, roast sausage for approximately 25 minutes at 375º F until cooked throughout. Place directly into a bowl of ice to cool and rotate until chilled.

Juice one half of the orange and section the other for use later on. Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and the juice of the ½ orange to make a vinaigrette dressing, add salt to taste.

Thinly slice the sausage and julienne both peppers, add to the spring greens along with the other half of the orange.

Toss all ingredients together, dress with the vinaigrette, and consider finishing with a dollop of creamy goat cheese and some cracked black pepper.

Comments

Light but still filling and refreshing.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Chicken Salad

Chicken Blueberry Spring Salad

March 22, 2020

Chicken Blueberry
Spring Salad

Chicken Salad

Try out this healthy and refreshing salad!

Author: Remo Trotta

Ingredients

  • 1 Spolumbo’s Chicken Blueberry Sausage link (155g)
  • spring mixed salad greens
  • ½ fresh red pepper
  • ½ fresh yellow pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup sweet balsamic vinegar
  • 1 orange peeled/sectioned (mandarin if possible)
  • 1 dollop of creamy goat cheese (optional)
  • ¼ cup Blueberries

Directions

In a pre-heated oven, roast sausage for approximately 25 minutes at 375º F until cooked throughout. Place directly into a bowl of ice to cool and rotate until chilled.

Juice one half of the orange and section the other for use later on. Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and the juice of the ½ orange to make a vinaigrette dressing, add salt to taste.

Thinly slice the sausage and julienne both peppers, add to the spring greens along with the other half of the orange.

Toss all ingredients together, dress with the vinaigrette, and consider finishing with a dollop of creamy goat cheese and some cracked black pepper.

Comments

Light but still filling and refreshing.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Spicy Italian Sausage Penne

Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

March 28, 2025

Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

Spicy Italian Sausage Penne

You’ll love this spicy Italian sausage pasta! Simple and quick to make, this is an amazing dish for any night of the week.

Author: Remo Trotta

Ingredients

  • 300 grams of Spolumbo’s Spicy Italian Bulk Meat
  • 250 of penne (or pasta of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup of white whine (can substitute with chicken broth)
  • 1/2 tablespoon of flour
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Basil leaves for garnish
  • Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Boil water in a large pot. Once the water boils, add salt and pasta then cook to al dente.

2. Add the spicy Italian bulk meat to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until browned. Make sure to break it up and mix/stir occasionally. If you have our Spicy Italian Sausages on hand, these work too, just https://www.spolumbos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Barca-Pomodoro-1.jpgve from the casing and crumble into the skillet. Drain fat and set aside.

3. Now add the white wine and minced garlic to the skillet and then sprinkle in the flour. Whisk until the flour is dissolved and be sure to scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Cook on medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until reduced.

4. Reduce heat and add the sausage meat back in as well as the tomatoes and cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste (the sausage meat is already spiced!). Cook the sauce for a few minutes on medium-low until thickened.

5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and basil leaves. Now it’s ready to enjoy!

Comments

You really just can’t go wrong with this recipe. It ticks every box: tasty, hearty and simple to make! If you’re not a fan of spice, feel free to substitute with our Mild Italian Sausage, you just need to https://www.spolumbos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Barca-Pomodoro-1.jpgve the casings. This dish is pretty versatile and you can add in other ingredients to suit your preference such as spinach. The basil garnish freshens up this heavy dish.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Spicy Italian Sausage Penne

Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

May 27, 2020

Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta

Spicy Italian Sausage Penne

You’ll love this spicy Italian sausage pasta! Simple and quick to make, this is an amazing dish for any night of the week.

Author: Remo Trotta

Ingredients

  • 300 grams of Spolumbo’s Spicy Italian Bulk Meat
  • 250 of penne (or pasta of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup of white whine (can substitute with chicken broth)
  • 1/2 tablespoon of flour
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Basil leaves for garnish
  • Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Boil water in a large pot. Once the water boils, add salt and pasta then cook to al dente.

2. Add the spicy Italian bulk meat to a skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until browned. Make sure to break it up and mix/stir occasionally. If you have our Spicy Italian Sausages on hand, these work too, just https://www.spolumbos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Barca-Pomodoro-1.jpgve from the casing and crumble into the skillet. Drain fat and set aside.

3. Now add the white wine and minced garlic to the skillet and then sprinkle in the flour. Whisk until the flour is dissolved and be sure to scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Cook on medium-high heat for about 2 minutes until reduced.

4. Reduce heat and add the sausage meat back in as well as the tomatoes and cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste (the sausage meat is already spiced!). Cook the sauce for a few minutes on medium-low until thickened.

5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and basil leaves. Now it’s ready to enjoy!

Comments

You really just can’t go wrong with this recipe. It ticks every box: tasty, hearty and simple to make! If you’re not a fan of spice, feel free to substitute with our Mild Italian Sausage, you just need to https://www.spolumbos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Barca-Pomodoro-1.jpgve the casings. This dish is pretty versatile and you can add in other ingredients to suit your preference such as spinach. The basil garnish freshens up this heavy dish.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Spolumbo’s Barca

August 29, 2020

Spolumbo's Barca

Spolumbo’s Barca is a tenderized pork cutlet stuffed with ham and cheese and rolled in spices – available in the fresh butcher counter at Calgary Co-op and other retail grocery stores.

We have you covered with our delicious premade Spolumbo’s Barca. Enjoy this classic Italian favourite, Spolumbo’s style! With pork cutlets, provolone, ham and spices cooked in your favourite sauce, this is sure to be a favourite at the dinner table.

Preparation 

1. The Barca can be cooked in the oven or on the barbeque.

Conventional Oven

Place on Baking Sheet for 20 – 25 minutes at 350 F

Barbeque

Grill 16 – 20 minutes on medium-high heat, turning halfway through cooking time.

2. Simmer Barca in your favourite sauce.

3. Plate and serve. That simple!

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli specialties for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Barca Recipe

Spolumbo’s Barca

March 28, 2025

Spolumbo's Barca

Spolumbo’s Barca is a tenderized pork cutlet stuffed with ham and cheese and rolled in spices – available in the fresh butcher counter at Calgary Co-op and other retail grocery stores.

We have you covered with our delicious premade Spolumbo’s Barca. Enjoy this classic Italian favourite, Spolumbo’s style! With pork cutlets, provolone, ham and spices cooked in your favourite sauce, this is sure to be a favourite at the dinner table.

Preparation 

1. The Barca can be cooked in the oven or on the barbeque.

Conventional Oven

Place on Baking Sheet for 20 – 25 minutes at 350 F

Barbeque

Grill 16 – 20 minutes on medium-high heat, turning halfway through cooking time.

2. Simmer Barca in your favourite sauce.

3. Plate and serve. That simple!

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli specialties for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Tuna Salad on Crackers

Light and Healthy Cool Chicken Salad

March 28, 2025

Light and Healthy
Cool Chicken Salad

Cool Chicken Salad

The freshest, lightest and healthiest chicken salad you’ve ever tried, and NOT A DROP of mayo! This recipe feeds 6-8 people easily.

Author: Remo Trotta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. (450g) Spolumbo’s fully cooked Chicken Sundried Tomato Basil sausage crumble
  • 1 half cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 large celery stalk – finely minced
  • 1 full green onion – finely minced
  • 1 half large bell red pepper – finely minced.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro – finely minced
  • 1/2 fresh lemon

Directions

Begin with Spolumbo’s fully cooked Chicken Sundried Tomato & Basil sausage crumble from refrigerator temperature.

Add the celery, onion, pepper and cilantro, and squeeze in the juices of the half lemon.

Lastly, add the plain greek yogurt, stirring and folding it into the salad until it has a consistent, spreadable texture. Add fresh ground black pepper to taste and parsley as presentation garnish.

Comments

Makes fantastic fresh chicken salad sandwiches and wraps, great as an hors d’ouvres spread over crackers or rice cakes.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any function a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Tuna Salad on Crackers

Light and Healthy Cool Chicken Salad

March 22, 2020

Light and Healthy
Cool Chicken Salad

Cool Chicken Salad

The freshest, lightest and healthiest chicken salad you’ve ever tried, and NOT A DROP of mayo! This recipe feeds 6-8 people easily.

Author: Remo Trotta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. (450g) Spolumbo’s fully cooked Chicken Sundried Tomato Basil sausage crumble
  • 1 half cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 large celery stalk – finely minced
  • 1 full green onion – finely minced
  • 1 half large bell red pepper – finely minced.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro – finely minced
  • 1/2 fresh lemon

Directions

Begin with Spolumbo’s fully cooked Chicken Sundried Tomato & Basil sausage crumble from refrigerator temperature.

Add the celery, onion, pepper and cilantro, and squeeze in the juices of the half lemon.

Lastly, add the plain greek yogurt, stirring and folding it into the salad until it has a consistent, spreadable texture. Add fresh ground black pepper to taste and parsley as presentation garnish.

Comments

Makes fantastic fresh chicken salad sandwiches and wraps, great as an hors d’ouvres spread over crackers or rice cakes.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any function a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

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