70 cold tomato cheese salad Recipes

rotini pasta , cooked al dente, drained, and rinsed under cold water (can substitute shell or even elbow pasta), genoa salami, chopped, pepperoni, chopped, asiago cheese, small diced (can substitute mozzarella), black olives, drained and chopped, pitted green olives, drained and chopped, pepperoncini pepper, drained well (optional), red bell pepper, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, roma tomatoes, chopped, dried italian salad dressing mix, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried parsley, grated parmesan cheese, black pepper, iceberg lettuce , optional serving suggestion

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)

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

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin, ground salted pistachios, bacon, crumbled feta cheese or 4 tbsp blue cheese, whole cherry tomatoes, rinsed and dried, mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried, olive oil, approximately, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, sugar substitute or 1 tbsp granulated sugar (if not on low-carb diet), herbes de provence , to taste, worcestershire sauce , to taste, garlic powder, to taste (not garlic salt ), salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, canola oil, extra virgin olive oil, cold water , as needed

orzo pasta, cooked and cold rinsed, tomato, fresh, diced, green pepper, fresh, diced, onion, minced, cucumber, diced, black olives, sliced, green olives, sliced, garbanzo beans, rinsed, kidney beans, small, rinsed, fat-free italian salad dressing, fat free feta cheese, crumbled small

black beans, rinsed and drained, cold cooked long grain rice, chopped fresh tomatoes (about 4 medium), green onions, chopped, celery rib, chopped, chopped fresh spinach, minced fresh cilantro, fat-free italian salad dressing, crumbled feta cheese

multi colored corkscrew pasta, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, kosher dill pickles, approx 1 cup cubed smoked gouda cheese (if you don tsp like gouda, add whatever you do like-- fresh mozzerella balls go nicely), italian salad dressing (add more for a stronger flavor-- also, any dressing of an oil and vinegar consistency will work), salt and pepper, add pepperoni , olives or broccoli florets for more flavor

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

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 and rinsed with cold water, cucumber, peeled and diced small, zucchini, diced small, radishes, diced small, red onion, diced small, ear of corn , sliced off the cob (use canned if fresh not available), roma tomato, diced small, red bell pepper, diced small, tomato, quartered (depending on size), mozzarella cheese , balls (perlini), fresh basil, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh chives, chopped, white balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper

tomato bisque, cream cheese, softened, unflavored gelatin, cold water, shrimp, drained, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced bell pepper, diced onion

uncooked spiral shaped pasta, orange bell pepper, diced, garlic cloves, minced, spicy brown mustard, salt, tomatoes, chopped, yellow bell pepper, chopped, yellow onion, sliced into thin rings, pine nuts, white balsamic vinegar, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried dill weed, fresh ground black pepper, bread, toasted, cheddar cheese, paprika

betty crocker suddenly mixed salad greens (caesar pasta salad mix), cold water, vegetable oil, romaine lettuce , torn, tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups), cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 cup), red onion, thinly sliced with slices cut in half, feta cheese, crumbled (4 oz), ripe olives, drained and sliced

flour , as needed (for dredging), eggs, beaten for egg wash with 2 tbsp cold water, fresh white breadcrumbs, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced thin & gently pounded to an even 1/4-inch thickness, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, lemons, juiced, unsalted butter, melted and as needed (about 6 tbsp), coarsely torn romaine lettuce, caesar salad dressing , as needed (bottled or homemade), freshly grated parmesan cheese, grape tomatoes

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper

cooked chicken, finely diced (use white, dark or mixed ), cooked rotini (rinsed under cold water and drained well, can use small penne pasta or similar), romaine lettuce hearts , torn (use the inside heart of the lettuce), ripe cherry tomatoes, red onion, sliced (optional), fresh ground black pepper, salt (to taste) (optional), caesar salad dressing (see kittencal s famous caesar salad), crumbled feta cheese (or to taste, or use 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese), crouton (to taste) (optional)

thick swordfish steaks, cubed, essence, plain yogurt, pesto sauce, tomatoes, stems removed and rinsed under cold water, shaved artichoke and olive salad, recipe follows, herbed orzo , recipe follows, chiffonade fresh basil leaves, garnish, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme, artichokes , all outer leaves removed to expose only the heart and bottom, stems trimmed, fresh lemon juice, brine-cured black olives , such as kalamata, pitted and quartered, chopped fresh parsley leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, orzo pasta, unsalted butter, dry vella cheese, coarsely grated, chopped green onions, chopped, seeded cucumber, toasted pine nuts, chopped fresh mint leaves, chopped fresh basil leaves, fresh lemon juice, salt

frisee, best-quality olive oil , or walnut oil, best-quality champagne vinegar, kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, unbleached flour, plus extra for rolling out pastry (i usually use whole-wheat flour or half whole-wheat and half unbleached), salt , optional, sugar , optional, cold butter, cut into bits (butter works also, but changes the flavor and texture of the crust), ice water, sized , ripe but firm tomatoes, thinly sliced, mozzarella ( skim milk cheese is fine or 3/4 lb and 1/4 lb parmesan or romano), thinly sliced or grated, dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, olive oil