72 cold italian salad Recipes

kosher salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper, dried oregano, garlic cloves, finely minced, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, head romaine lettuce, chopped , washed in ice cold water and spun very dry, head radicchio, shredded , washed in ice cold water and spun very dry, genoa salami, finely chopped, sliced provolone cheese, thinly sliced into strips, canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, red onion, thinly sliced vertically, grape tomatoes, washed , cut in half lengthwise, sliced fresh basil

tomatoes (cut into bite size), cold peas, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, high quality italian dressing, handful fresh basil chiffonade, salt and pepper (to taste)

bakery sub rolls or 1 hoagie roll, red wine and vinegar salad dressing (or bottled italian dressing), mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced onion, roasted red peppers , from a jar,chopped or sliced, capicola (an italian spiced ham you can get in almost any supermarket deli now), ham, salami, sandwich pepperoni (you can get this at the supermarket deli), your favorite cheese (on this sub, i like provolone best)

green beans, drained, red onion, sliced in rings, italian-style salad dressing

sour cream, dry italian-style salad dressing mix, cooked baby shrimp

wisconsin cold pack cheddar cheese, salad dressing (miracle whip), garlic powder, chopped fresh garlic, very fine, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce

wacky macroni (tri-color pasta mix), grape tomatoes, fresh mozzerella, cubed, smoked mozzerella or provolone cheese cubed, red pepper chopped, green pepper chopped, red onion chopped, zucchini cubed, sliced black olives, sliced green olives, hard salami, cubed (i used half of a stick), hormel mini peppperoni slices (or used stick and cube), dressing, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves minced well, salt, pepper, dried basil, shredded parmesan/romano cheese mix, oregano

tortellini, cooked and rinsed under cold water, spinach tortellini, cooked and rinsed under cold water, broccoli, cooked, artichoke hearts, drained (not the marinated ones ), kalamata olive, sliced, shrimp, cooked, tomatoes, halved, parmesan cheese, caesar salad dressing (or spicy italian , adding more if necessary, homemade is preferrable)

pasta, boiled with salt,drained and rinsed in cold water (your choice...we usually use rotelle or rotini), italian dressing (we use fat-free viva italian, or fat-free walden farms italian), stuffed green olive, sliced or chopped, carrot, shredded or diced, cucumber, quartered and sliced (optional), grape tomatoes or 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional), imitation bacon bits (bacos), shredded mozzarella cheese (optional), salt , to taste, course ground pepper , to taste

iceberg lettuce, shredded, head red-leaf lettuce, leaves radicchio, leaves bibb lettuce, chives, chopped, cucumbers, green pepper rings or 2 pepperoncini peppers, canned artichoke heart, halved, green olives, stuffed, stalk hearts of palm, sliced in rounds (optional), radish, sliced thinly, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, salami, ham, mortadella (or other italian cold cut meat), turkey, prepared salad dressing, on the side , to taste

cooked tri-colored pasta, rinsed with cold water, rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded or 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced, caesar salad dressing, creamy style, chicken broth, green onion, finely sliced, red bell pepper, diced, italian cheese blend, shredded, parmesan cheese, shredded, crouton (i use my parmesan garlic s!)

pasta shells, cooked, drained , and rinsed in cold water, italian dressing (we prefer kraft zesty italian), green bell pepper, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, pitted black olives, chopped (you can use the pre sliced if you prefer ), tomatoes, halved (use cherry or grape tomatoes), provolone cheese , extra sharp, purchased in a block and cut into 1/2 inch squares, hard salami , purchased in a block and cut into 1/2 inch squares

orzo pasta, cooked to package directions, drained , and rinsed in cold water, green pepper, diced, red pepper, diced, orange or yellow pepper, diced, green onions, chopped, pitted kalamata olives, chopped, capers, italian or tuscan dressing (oil/vinegar based)--mine follows, asiago cheese, shredded or grated, crushed red pepper flakes (this can be omitted if you use the following dressing recipe), fresh parsley, tuscan dressing, dressing quality olive oil, red wine vinegar, juice from 1/2 lemon, total of mixed dried herbs (ie parsley, oregano, basil, and please include some rosemary), dried red pepper flakes, garlic, finely minced, toasted sesame seeds, finely ground, celery seed, ground, onion powder, salt and fresh ground pepper

jumbo pasto shells, chopped romaine lettuce, chopped fresh basil, coarsely chopped cooked chicken, coarsely chopped tomato, coarsely chopped cucumber, italian hard salami chopped, roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing

very fresh eggs, red-skinned or yukon gold potatoes , of a uniform, medium size (2-inch diameter), salt, very fresh, crisp, young , string-less green beans, salt, minced shallots or scallions, dry white wine, cold water, salt and freshly ground black pepper, excellent olive oil, head boston lettuce, oil and lemon dressing, recipe follows, ripe red tomatoes quartered through the stem or 12 to 16 ripe full-flavored cherry tomatoes halved through the stem, anchovy fillets packed in olive oil, oil-packed chunk white tuna, drained, fresh lemon juice, good mayonnaise, capers (fine fat ones if possible), italian or french black olives, pits in , and packed in brine, fresh parsley sprigs, lemon , zested and juiced (at least 1 tbsp), salt, freshly ground black pepper, dijon mustard, minced shallots or scallions, excellent olive oil

uncooked rice (brown rice works as well as white in this recipe!), low sodium chicken broth (or the flavor of your choice), imitation bacon bits, green onions , depending on size of the onions & your taste, sliced into rounds (including the green tops), carrots , sliced into thin coins (or 1 large 1), stalk celery, chopped fine, romaine lettuce , cut into small bite-size strips, italian dressing (may use more or less, according to your taste), fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fresh ground pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, onion, carrot peeled and halved, rib celery plus 3 tbsp fine diced celery, italian, beluga or french lentils, rinsed under cold water and picked over, chicken stock, bay leaves, fresh thyme, minced shallots, minced garlic, lemon , zested and juiced, tomatoes, seeded and diced fine, chopped herbs (parsley, thyme, oregano), salt and freshly ground black pepper, cotechino or fresh sweet italian sausage, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise, coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley leaves, for garnish

mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, fresh thyme leaves (or 2 tsp dried thyme), fresh-ground pepper, shredded cold cooked chicken, chopped watercress or italian parsley, chopped shallots, salt