266 colorful tomato and salad Recipes

bow-tie pasta boiled al dente (or mini cavatelli, or fusilli- something that s small and has grooves), onion- diced in a similar size to the pasta, green bell pepper- diced same size as the onions, roma tomato- diced same size as onions/peppers, garlic- crushed and minced, olive oil, coarse black pepper, salt, red crushed pepper (or put to taste), fresh mozzarella pearls (or just cubed into small pieces), parmagiana cheese- for garnish, pam olive oil flavored cooking spray (or regular pam), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette (recipe below ), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette, sun-dried tomatoes- from a jar packed in oil, capers, garlic- crushed, dried basil leaves (or 1/2 cup fresh basil would be amazing!), red win vinegar, olive oil, salt, coarse black pepper, red crushed pepper - to taste

yellow tomatoes, sliced, fresh basil, leaves stripped from stems, red tomatoes, sliced, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, shallot, very thinly shaved, olive oil , or to taste, aged balsamic vinegar , or to taste, salt and ground black pepper to taste

dijon mustard, juice of 1 lemon, extra virgin olive oil, ripe tomatoes, mixed colors, 1 large dice, red onion, 1/4 dice, picked thai basil leaves, salt and black pepper to taste

miracle whip, fresh parsley, chopped (i usually use 4 tsp. dried), dried basil leaves, crushed, garlic clove, minced, sharp cheddar cheese, cubed, broccoli florets, corkscrew macaroni, cooked and drained (i use tri-color), tomatoes, cut into thin wedges, sliced cooked bacon (everything is better with bacon, right !) (optional)

ripe heirloom tomatoes (different varieties and colors) or beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick, salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced 1/4-inch thick, green chile-cilantro oil , recipe follows, chipotle vinegar , recipe follows, extra-virgin olive oil, poblano chile, grilled, peeled, stemmed, and coarsely chopped, cilantro leaves, salt, red wine vinegar, chipotle pepper puree, salt

fettuccine, spinach fettuccine, frozen cut green beans, thawed, green onion, chopped, tomatoes, halved, creamy herb salad dressing, monterey jack cheese , julienned

yellow tomatoes, sliced, tomatoes, sliced, green heirloom tomatoes, sliced, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella cheese, shallot, very thinly shaved, very good quality olive oil, very good aged balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper

basket assorted cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes , different colors and sizes, shallot, diced fine, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, smashed, salt, extra-virgin olive oil, pepper, green and purple basil leaves, chopped, lemon cucumbers and torpedo onions, optional

dijon mustard, juice of 1 lemon, extra virgin olive oil, ripe tomatoes, mixed colors, 1 inch large dice, red onion, 1/4 inch dice, picked thai basil leaves, salt and black pepper to taste

dijon mustard, juice of 1 lemon, extra virgin olive oil, ripe tomatoes, mixed colors, 1 large dice, red onion, 1/4 dice, picked thai basil leaves, salt and black pepper to taste

mixed ripe tomatoes , different shapes and colors, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, a good pinch dried oregano, red wine or balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, peeled and grated, fresh red chile, seeded and chopped

extra-virgin olive oil, pitted kalamata olives, red wine vinegar, mizuna, ends trimmed, or mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes (preferably assorted colors and shapes ), cut into slices and wedges, burrata cheese* (4 small balls ) or fresh water-packed mozzarella, sliced fresh basil plus whole leaves for garnish

fresh mozzarella, patted dry and cubed, grated parmesan, chiffonade basil leaves, zucchini flowers, heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges (use different sizes and colors), scallions , sliced super thin on the bias, kosher salt, red wine vinegar, high quality extra-virgin olive oil, all-purpose flour, white wine, peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying

pork tenderloins, 1 1/2 to 2-lb total, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, lime, juiced, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, lemongrass stalk, white part only, chopped into small pieces, fresh red jalapeno, cut into rounds, unsweetened coconut milk, sugar, lime, juiced, fish sauce (recommended : nam pla), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, stems from 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chile-coconut tomato salad , recipe follows, shredded, unsweetened coconut, fresh heirloom tomatoes, cut into big chunks (variety of colors purple, yellow, bright red), red onion , slivered, fresh red jalapeno, thinly sliced, leaves from 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, handful fresh mint leaves, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, scallions, trimmed and chopped

celery, orange peppers (you can use any color , but i think the orange makes it look pretty), tomatoes, provelone cheese, italian dressing

cilantro, tomato, sliced, cucumber, sliced, black olives, drained, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, feta cheese, crumbled, sunflower seeds, shelled, green onion, sliced, apple, chopped, pear, chopped, bell peppers, green red and yellow, chopped, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic clove, minced

head cabbage, shredded (i like purple ), bell pepper, chopped (i like using red, yellow or orange peppers for the color), tomato, chopped, scallions, chopped, fresh dill, chopped , to taste, fresh parsley, chopped , to taste, dried cranberries or craisins, to taste, melba toast, broken into pieces, garlic clove, minced, mayonnaise, salt, pepper

swordfish steaks, onion, sliced, green bell pepper, sliced (or any color , or even mix them), tomato soup, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, worcestershire sauce, salt