192 fresh pesto and salad Recipes

uncooked spiral pasta, cooked chicken, shredded, prepared pesto sauce, pine nuts, frozen peas , defrosted (or fresh if you can get them), tomatoes, halved, fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped, olive oil, salt and pepper

ground sirloin, ground chuck, salt, freshly ground pepper, sun-dried tomato halves, chopped, garlic clove, pressed, toppings: refrigerated pesto , sliced goat cheese, and sliced pepperoncini salad peppers

artichoke hearts, drained, quartered, cont. grape tomatoes , halved lengthwise, black olives, drained , sliced in half lengthwise, green bell pepper, diced, cheese-filled egg tortellini , cooked al dente, drained (fresh or frozen), olive oil , more if needed, parmesan cheese, the kind in the can, basil pesto, salt , more if needed, minced garlic, mozzarella cheese, cubed, half of a 1 lb. box rotini pasta , cooked al dente, drained

zucchini , cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces, yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch-wide pieces, red bell pepper, seeded , cut into 1-inch-thick slices, red onion , cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices, olive oil, salt and pepper, whole-grain farfalle or penne, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, refrigerated pesto (about 3/4 cup), grated pecorino romano, fresh lemon juice

fusilli, basil-pesto, shallot, finely diced, streaky bacon, cut in small cubes or strips, cremini mushrooms, sliced, a hand full of fresh tyme, freshly ground salt and pepper, a hand full of lightly roasted pine nuts

linguine, fresh package, littleneck clams , scrubbed clean, shrimp , pell off skin, devein (8 (or more), scallops, medium size (8 (or more ), seafood salad (calamari, shrimp, squid, surimi or lobster meat found in the appetizer section), garlic cloves, chopped, white wine vinegar, oregano, chili powder, salt, extra virgin olive oil, butter, clams, chopped (do not open, roland brand), pesto sauce, pimento stuffed olives, chopped (drained weight), parmesan cheese (optional), basil leaves, italian bread, sliced (warm when serving) (optional)

radiatore , rotini or other medium pasta shape, uncooked, cilantro pesto (see recipe below ), iow-sodium chicken broth, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut in litre-inch pieces, tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), cut into 1-inch chunks, red onion , slivered lengthwise, toasted pinenuts, cilantro, pesto :................., cilantro leaves, flat-leaf parsley, garlic cloves, minced, parmesan cheese, toasted pinenuts or walnuts, low-sodium chicken broth, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, garnish: cilantro sprigs

red pepper , roasted, peeled, seeded and cut into thin strips, fresh spinach, washed , torn into bite sized pieces, romaine lettuce, washed , torn into bite sized pieces, english cucumber, halved and sliced into thin discs, shallot, sliced thinly, grated parmesan cheese, oil, red wine vinegar, pesto sauce, dijon mustard, salt, pepper

pasta, uncooked, frozen corn, thawed, black beans, drained and rinsed, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped, pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil, salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper

chat potatoes, quartered, canned broad beans, blanched & peeled, olive oil, lemon juice, pesto sauce, fresh basil, shredded, lemon zest, grated

rotini pasta, knorr pesto sauce mix, unprepared, olive oil, water, garlic cloves, grape tomatoes, black olives, fresh basil, coarsely chopped, grated parmesan cheese

whole tiny new potatoes, quartered (about 9) or 3/4 lb red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces, asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces, julienned carrot, pesto sauce, mayonnaise, green onion, thinly sliced, sliced pitted ripe olives, fresh coarse ground black pepper, milk (optional), shredded parmesan cheese or 2 tbsp romano cheese

skinless, boneless chicken breasts, red onion, grill seasoning (like mccormick montreal steak seasoning ), olive oil, fresh cheese tortellini, roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, pesto, mayonnaise, splash of lemon juice or red wine vinegar, grated parmesan cheese , to taste

rotini pasta , cooked according to package directions, drained, vegetable oil, cubed cooked chicken breasts, celery ribs, chopped, chopped green onion , including some tender green tops, hard-boiled eggs, quartered, mayonnaise, basil pesto (homemade or purchased), fresh lemon juice, salt

juice of 2 lemons, firm, ripe avocados, red onion, thinly sliced, gray salt and freshly ground pepper, vine-ripened tomatoes , preferably several varieties of different shapes and colors, extra-virgin olive oil or signature olive oil, basil pesto, made without pine nuts, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, toasted (optional)

grain rice, plain yogurt, store-bought or homemade pesto, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, roasted chicken, bones and skin removed (about 1 lb meat), meat torn into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups)

cooked tuna fillets, broken into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups), prepared basil pesto, jarred roasted red peppers, diced, mayonnaise, grated parmesan, salt and freshly ground black pepper, thick slices rye bread, swiss cheese, olive oil, seasoned rice vinegar, dijon mustard, chopped romaine lettuce leaves, ruby red grapefruit segments, candied walnuts , pecans or peanuts

walnuts, toasted, garlic , roasted and mashed, fusilli - i use gluten-free fusilli, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves , packed, fresh spinach , packed, freshly ground black pepper , lots, cayenne, lemon, juiced, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, mayonnaise , not salad dressing, warm water