Barbecue picnic on a meadow

Summer Side Dishes For Park Picnics and Backyard Barbecues

Grilled Shrimp Over Field Greens

 

This is the summery grilled shrimp salad you could eat plate after plate of without feeling like you’ve downed a jar of mayonnaise! Tender grilled shrimp over, crisp field greens, wild field greens, granny smith apples, cranberries, goat cheese, and creamy mango vinaigrette in every bite.

Arancini

 

These crispy, crackly rice fritters take inspiration from the traditional southern Italian homes.  Perfect balls of left-over risotto, stuffed and ‘crumbed to make tasty rice balls – perfect for a snack, lunch box, dinner and whatever you want to make of it! Blended mozzarella, beef, peas, and San Marzano tomato sauce.

Caprese

Normally served as an antipasto, this Neapolitan classic named after the island of Capri is loved the world over for its simplicity and freshness. It’s even become a symbol of Italian cuisine thanks to its color palate, which mimicks the Italian flag. Thick slices of tomato are interwoven with slices of fresh buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, EVOO and balsamic glaze.

 

Rollatini di Nico

 

Lush, tender, and brightly flavored, lightly-breaded eggplant, spinach, mozzarella, fresh ricotta, and  San Marzano Plum tomatoes.  You’ll devour the entire platter — with no help from others needed. Try it out for yourself and you’ll understand why.

 

Peperoni Ripieni

 

There’s a huge texture thing going on here with silky, smoky charred peppers and crisp Italian Sausage and broccoli rabe.

 

What better time to remind yourself of the days eating out at Nico Ristorante. Summer food has always been everyone’s favorite. Enjoy the summer just a little different this year. Try some of our tasty side dishes for the perfect backyard barbeque or picnic.

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