A play on the numbers of their birth year – 1605 – Acetaia Giusti uses May 16th each year to honor their Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. The choice of grapes, quality of the casks, and time are the fundamental ingredients that continue to make this centuries-old product so precious today.
In honor of Giusti Week from May 9-16, we're celebrating with demonstrations, tastings, and special offers at our locations in NYC Flatiron, Los Angeles, and Toronto Yorkville. Create your own dishes, cocktails and curiosities with the iconic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, and tag @acetaiagiusti and #giustiday on social media to share your creations!
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BEETROOT SALAD WITH RED BERRIES AND SWEET CHEESE BALLS
This salad combines the sweet flavor of beetroots with tangy red berries and creamy cheese balls. The cheese balls are made with a blend of cream cheese, ricotta romana cheese, sugar, and lemon zest and juice, giving them a zesty taste. The star of this dish is a balsamic glaze made by mixing lemon juice, icing sugar, and a few drops of Giusti 3 Gold Medals Balsamic Vinegar, adding a rich flavor that complements the sweetness of the salad.
The result is a tasty combination of earthy beetroots, juicy berries, creamy cheese balls, and a sweet-tart glaze. It's a simple yet special way to enjoy Giusti Day with fantastic flavors and the highest-quality ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
100 g of cream cheese
100 g of ricotta romana cheese (dry)
50 g of caster sugar
zest and juice of one lemon
1 untreated lime
chopped pistachios
chopped hazelnuts
100 g of raspberries
100 g of strawberries
100 g of blueberries
100 g of blackberries
1 cooked beetroot
mint leaves
4 tablespoons of icing sugar
Giusti 3 Gold Medals Balsamic Vinegar
PREPARING THE CHEESE
Using a spatula, mix together the cream cheese and the ricotta pressed through a sieve. Mix in the sugar and lemon zest. Transfer to a pastry bag and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
PREPARING FRUIT AND NUTS
Wash and dry the fruit. Dice the beetroot. Arrange the washed and dried red fruits in a serving dish and add the diced beetroot. Place the chopped pistachios in one small bowl and the chopped hazelnuts in another.
PREPARING CHEESE BALLS
Pipe small balls of cream cheese into the bowls and roll them in the chopped nuts. Place the balls on top of the fruit.
DRESSING THE SALAD
Stir well and add a few drops of 3 Gold Medals Balsamic Vinegar. Use the glaze to sweeten the dish as desired. Decorate with mint leaves and slices of lime.
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Since the seventeenth century, the Giusti family has been producing Balsamic Vinegar, passing down a recipe that creates a complex harmony of flavors and a product of excellence, appreciated all over the world.
Creating an exceptional balsamic vinegar depends on the competence, experience, attention to detail and the lengthy period of aging. Proud of a know-how which has been refined over its 400 years of family history, Giusti combines both its respect for tradition with a sense of local corporate responsibility and a modern and sustainable production philosophy.