29 and platter with dressing Recipes

papaya, sliced , reserve seeds for dressing, kiwi fruit, sliced in rounds, fresh cherries, oranges, unpeeled, sliced in rounds and quartered, bananas, sliced diagonally, fresh strawberries, papaya seed dressing, sugar, salt, dry mustard, egg, white wine vinegar, salad oil, chopped green onion, papaya seeds

ground beef, water, taco seasoning, cream cheese, softened, salad dressing, canned diced green chiles, drained, roma tomatoes, seeded , dryed and finely chopped, green onion, finely chopped, lettuce, finely shredded, taco sauce, cheddar cheese, finely shredded

pepperoncini peppers, drained, garbanzo beans or 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, halved fresh mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, cubed, pitted ripe olives, sliced pepperoni, italian vinaigrette dressing, red leaf lettuce

artichoke hearts, quartered, drained, black olives, pitted, drained, roll salami or 1 summer sausage, sliced, prosciutto, thinly sliced, tomatoes or 1 pint grape, bocconcini, drained (or slices of fresh mozzarella), tortellini, cooked, drained and cooled (i like spinach tortellini, or half spinach and half regular, for added color), pepperoncini peppers, drained, basil, fresh, rolled up and cut into very thin shreds, for garnish, italian dressing, toothpick

breadsticks , crostini, or crackers, nicoise or kalamata olives, cornichons (or sweet or dill pickles), marinated artichoke hearts, drained, pickled vegetables, dried tomatoes marinated in olive oil (or 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes), pear or apple, sliced, dried apricots , figs, or dates, marcona almonds (or other almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pine nuts, or peanuts), extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt , to taste, freshly ground pepper , to taste, fresh rosemary sprigs, dijon mustard, dress it up : wedges of cheese, such as sharp cheddar, parmigiano-reggiano, manchego, asiago; meats and fish, such as genoa salami, soppressata, prosciutto, capicola, smoked salmon, steamed shrimp

pepperoncinis, drained, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, halved fresh mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, cubed, pitted ripe olives, drained, sliced pepperoni, italian vinaigrette dressing, lettuce leaves

pepperoncini, drained, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, halved fresh mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, cubed, pitted ripe olives, drained, sliced pepperoni, italian vinaigrette dressing, lettuce leaves

fresh green beans, trimmed, bottled oil and vinegar dressing or you own, dion mustard, cannellini beans, rinsed, baby arugula, white tuna in oil, drained and flaked, hard boiled eggs, cut in wedges, sliced radishes, kalamata olives, pitted, freshly grounds pepper to taste

frozen baby lima beans, dried thyme leaves or 1 tsp fresh thyme, canned garbanzo beans, drained and well rinsed, sliced pimiento, black pepper, shredded red cabbage, spinach leaves , torn into bite-size pieces, iceberg lettuce , torn into bite-size pieces, bell pepper, seeded and chopped, red onion, finely chopped, canned diced beet, drained and rinsed, fat-free salad dressing , of choice

sweet red pepper , cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, sweet onion, cut into wedges, zucchini, but into 1/2 inch slices, whole fresh mushrooms, fresh green beans, trimmed, italian salad dressing, dried basil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, crushed

sweet red pepper, sour cream, mayonnaise, italian salad dressing mix, chopped green pepper, eggplant, sweet yellow pepper, cream cheese, raisins, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes , sliced cucumbers and carrots or vegetables of your choice

sweet red pepper , cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces, red onion, cut into wedges, yellow summer squash , cut into 1/2-inch slices, whole fresh mushrooms, fresh green beans, trimmed, prepared italian salad dressing, dried basil , thyme and rosemary, crushed

cubed fully cooked ham, pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and sliced, sliced ripe olives, drained, sliced pepperoni, quartered, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, quartered, italian salad dressing, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

heads fresh cauliflower, washed and cut into bite-size pieces (or 1 head cauliflower and 1 head broccoli, if desired), grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, washed, button mushrooms, drained, baby carrots, washed (and scraped , if necessary), pitted california black olives (kalamata olives can also be used) (optional), red onion, sliced, italian salad dressing (or your favourite bottled vinaigrette salad dressing), cooked shrimp, peeled but with tails left on, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

sour cream, mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing), crumbled blue cheese (can use more for a stronger taste), minced yellow onion, minced fresh garlic, dry ranch dressing mix, dried dill weed, worcestershire sauce, buttermilk, tabasco sauce , to taste (optional), carrot (peeled and sliced into sticks), celery (cut ribs into 3-inch long sections), cucumber (cut into about 1-inch thick slices), tomatoes (use small cherry and leave whole), white button mushrooms (leave whole , slice off bottom of stem and wipe clean using a dry paper towel), green onion (cut off small hanging roots on white part and remove any damaged leaves, trim to uniform length), sweet pepper (cut into strips or rings), radish (cut off stem and root end, the long radishes may be cut into an accordion shape by slicing almost th), broccoli (cut into small florets leaving a small stem attached), cauliflower (cut into small florets ), crusty breadstick (use the long s), lettuce leaves (to be placed under the dip bowl)

head cauliflower, tomatoes, broccoli , with steams, carrots, cut in small strips (or baby carrots), green onion, stalks celery, button mushrooms, italian dressing

bacon, ripe avocados, sliced, lemon juice, cooked chicken, diced, chopped celery, creamy bleu cheese salad dressing, minced chives, head romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cut in wedges, pitted black olives

tomatoes, pre-washed button mushrooms, italian salad dressing, leaf lettuce, cheddar , jack or provolone, sliced or cubed, sliced deli roast beef , turkey and/or ham, halved and rolled up, sliced deli hard salami, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, pitted ripe olives, pepperoncini or cherry peppers, celery sticks