353 flavorful salad olives Recipes

pecan halves or pieces, baby spinach leaves (about 8 oz.), rinsed and crisped, dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola or other blue cheese (4 oz.), lemon-flavored extra-virgin olive oil, olive oil plus 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper

hazelnuts, butternut pumpkin, cut into 3cm pieces, olive oil flavored cooking spray, salt and pepper, marinated persian feta cheese, drained, honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste

sliced bacon (see notes), coarsely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, tarragon-flavor vinegar, dijon mustard, minced shallot, fresh-ground pepper, salt, lightly packed watercress sprigs (4 oz.), rinsed and crisped, shredded lettuce (use half butter lettuce and half iceberg or all iceberg), firm-ripe tomatoes (2/3 lb. total), rinsed, cored, and chopped, sliced skinned cooked chicken (7 oz.; see notes ), crumbled blue cheese (3 oz.; see notes ), hard-cooked large eggs, shelled and chopped, firm-ripe avocado (1/2 lb.), halved, pitted, peeled , and thinly sliced crosswise

orzo pasta (about 1 cup), shrimp, shelled and halved lengthwise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, olive oil, scallions , including green tops chopped, pitted and chopped black olives , such as kalamata, feta, crumbled

bell peppers (red, yellow , orange, etc.), sweet onion , like vidalia onions, thickly sliced, chickpeas, drained (garbanzo beans), monterey jack cheese, cut into small cubes, diced tomato , somewhat drained, olive oil flavored cooking spray (like pam), olive oil, fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt

bell pepper, red, cored and cut into 4 pieces, eggplant , cut across into 1/4-inch rounds (about 1 lb), onion , cut into 1/4-inch slices, zucchini , cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices (about 8 oz each), olive oil flavored cooking spray, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt & freshly ground black pepper, grape tomatoes, halved, fresh mint, chopped, feta cheese, crumbled

sea scallops, patted dry, salt, fresh ground black pepper, flavored olive oil (i chop basil and infuse the oil for 1/2 hr or so), lemon , juice of, raspberry vinegar, dijon mustard, sugar, poppy seed, olive oil, lettuce (bibb, boston, romaine, frisee and belgian endive), sliced mushroom, chopped walnuts, , lightly toasted, fresh raspberry

asparagus spears, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, divided, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, grated lemon rind, bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into thin strips

capers, drained,rinsed and minced, white wine vinegar or 1 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar, low-fat buttermilk, salt & freshly ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, ears corn, tomatoes, romaine lettuce hearts, belgian endive, bacon , cooked until crisp and cut into 1/4 inch dice, garlic-flavored croutons (recipe in zaar), salt and pepper

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

extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, dried oregano, dried basil, parsley flakes, marjoram, red pepper flakes, ground black peppercorns, salad oil, garlic cloves, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground black peppercorns

minced fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced fresh oregano, prepared mustard, garlic cloves, minced and divided, drained bottled roasted red bell peppers , cut into strips, beef tenderloin steaks (1 inch thick), trimmed, salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, cubed french bread, arugula or spinach

fresh goat cheese - set out at room temperature to soften, buttermilk, juice of 1/2 lemon, champagne vinegar, flavorful olive oil, water, pure spray oil - olive or whatever, beets - red and golden , if available, heads bibb lettuce (coarsely torn), pistachios, salt and pepper to taste

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, peeled, ketchup, low-salt chicken broth, divided, soy sauce, divided, dark brown sugar, mild-flavored (light) molasses, red wine vinegar, racks baby back pork ribs (each about 2 1/2 lb), chili powder, divided, butter, room temperature, chopped fresh thyme leaves, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fresh marjoram leaves, chopped fresh chives, ears of fresh corn, husked, whole cantaloupe, rinsed, cut in half, seeded, each half cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, honey, cayenne pepper, red wine vinegar, orange, juiced and zest grated, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh italian parsley, leaves only , thoroughly cleaned and dried, orange wedges, for garnish

pink grapefruit, extra-virgin olive oil, seedless grapes, stems removed, honey, handfuls of raspberries, mint leaves, finely shredded, thick plain yogurt (try a sheep- or goat-milk yogurt for extra flavor)

boneless, skinless chicken breast , 6 to 8 oz each, balsamic vinegar , eyeball it, just enough to coat chicken lightly, extra-virgin olive oil, stems rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped , about 2 tbsp, salt and coarse black pepper, garlic , cracked away from skin with a whack against the flat of your knife, fresh ravioli, any flavor filling, butter, cut into small pieces, balsamic vinegar, handfuls grated parmigiano-reggiano, salt and pepper, chopped flat-leaf parsley , a couple of handfuls, pancetta, chopped, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, shallot, finely chopped, sugar, balsamic vinegar , eyeball it, flat-leaf spinach, salt and pepper

ground beef, taco seasoning packet, head of lettuce, cut up, tomatoes, diced, shredded cheese, onion, chopped, any flavor of doritos, western or ranch dressing, salsa (optional), olives (optional), sour cream (optional)

american cheese, grated, chili powder, ground beef, kidney beans, drained (15 oz cans), head lettuce, shredded, onions, chopped, onions, chopped, tomato cut into small pieces, tomatoes, cut in wedges, ripe chopped olives, salt, salt, taco flavored tortilla chips, tomato sauce