130 fresh spinach salad italian Recipes

pasta (curly or tube ), smoked mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes with italian herbs, in oil (reserve the oil for sauce), grape tomatoes or 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved, fresh spinach, diced up, chipotle garnishing sauce (use some of the sauce too) or 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, to taste (use some of the sauce too), coarse salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste, mayonnaise , to taste (optional)

whole romaine leaves, washed , trimmed of the tough stalk end, and cut into 2 or 3 pieces, each, handful of large baby spinach leaves, grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, fresh parmesan cheese, grated, kalamata olives, pitted, cucumber sliced in 1/2 inch pieces, then each 1 halved, tomatoes, ham steak cooked and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, turkey cutlet cooked and cut into 1/2 cubes (can sub thickly sliced turkey deli meat, cubed, if desired), cojack cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes, hard boiled eggs, quartered, italian, french or sourdough bread, cubed in 1/2 inch cubes, butter, melted, garlic, minced, favorite non specific (meaning not cajun or italian, etc) spice blend(i used alpine touch which is a combo of onion, garlic, salt and pepper in perfect proportions, roasted red pepper(jarred is fine , just rinse first), garlic, minced, lemon juice, drizzle of balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, honey, red pepper flakes (to your liking), fresh basil leaves, salad quality olive oil, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

cheese filled tortellini, spinach filled tortellini, fresh broccoli florets, fresh cauliflower florets, oil-packed julienne-cut sun-dried tomato, drained (from a 6.5 oz jar), chopped red onion, chopped fresh parsley, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped and reserving 1/4 cup liquid, italian dressing

stove top stuffing mix for chicken, frozen chopped spinach, italian salad dressing (bottled is fine ), eggs, lightly beaten, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh mushrooms, chopped, onion, chopped, water

torn romaine, fresh baby spinach, sliced fresh mushrooms, grape tomatoes, sliced cucumber, sliced ripe olives, grated parmesan cheese, reduced-fat italian salad dressing

fresh baby spinach or 8 cups assorted torn greens, oranges or 3 tangerines, peeled seeded and sectioned, a small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings, dried cranberries, italian salad dressing or vinaigrette, sugar, pecan halves, sea salt

chicken broth, orzo pasta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tb lemon juice, tb honey, salt, pepper, chopped plum tomatoes, chopped,seeded,peeled cucumber, fresh basil leaves,thinly sliced, green onions,chopped, fresh baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, pine nuts,toasted

orzo pasta, uncooked, diced tomatoes , italian-herb, olive oil, fresh mint leaves, chopped or 2 tbsp dried mint, garlic cloves, minced, white meat chicken, drained, cucumber, unpeeled, diced, green onion, chopped, kalamata olive, pitted, canned sliced, feta cheese, crumbled, fresh spinach, shredded

uncooked orzo (pasta), italian-herb , diced tomatoes, olive oil, chopped fresh mint leaves or 2 tbsp dried mint, garlic, minced, white meat chicken, drained, unpeeled cucumber, diced, chopped, green onions, pitted canned kalamata olives, sliced, feta cheese, crumbled, shredded, fresh spinach

red potatoes, italian plum tomatoes, red onion minced, garbanzo beans, fresh spinach, dressing, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic minced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh parsley minced, water, crushed dried hot red chilies

portobellos, olive oil, essence , recipe follows, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, diced grilled eggplant, chopped calamata olives, chopped basil, salt and pepper, fresh spinach, stemmed and cleaned, chicory farms feta cheese, italian roma tomatoes, split in half and roasted, grilled flat bread, chopped parsley, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme

red potatoes , larger ones quartered, brussels sprouts, halved, baby carrots, olive oil, hidden valley original ranch dips mix, hidden valley original ranch dressing, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, greek yogurt, dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried sage, salt, olive oil, fresh spinach, red bell peppers, seeded, deveined, sliced into 1/4 inch rings, flour, hidden valley original ranch dips mix, cayenne pepper, eggs, water, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, canola oil

pecan halves, fresh or drained preserved kumquats, baby spinach leaves, rinsed and crisped, chopped italian parsley, fresh chevre (goat) cheese, crumbled, purchased poppy seed or honey mustard salad dressing, salt and pepper

spinach tortellini, zucchini, cooked and sliced, tomatoes, cut into wedges, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered, sliced ripe olives, drained, italian dressing, crushed red pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, cooked shrimp, thawed and drained, grated parmesan cheese, fat-free italian salad dressing (we used newmans own)

whole wheat rotini, fresh baby spinach, parmesan cheese, italian dressing, tomato, diced, pepperoni , julienne, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper

italian bread, kraft roasted red pepper italian parmesan dressing, divided, boneless skinless chicken breasts, tomatoes, halved, part-skimmed mozzarella cheese, shredded, fresh basil, chopped, lightly packed baby spinach leaves, red onion, thinly sliced

penne (or large pasta of choice) or 1 1/2 lbs spiral pasta (or large pasta of choice), oil, tomatoes, chopped (roma tomatoes), chopped cooked chicken (can use more ), salt (to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), grated parmesan cheese, prepared pesto sauce (use homemade or purchased, for a stronger flavor increase to 1-1/4 cups), frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry ), lemon juice, mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)

shallot, minced, champagne vinegar or fresh lemon juice, more) ground sumac * (optional), ground cumin, more) extra-virgin olive oil, divided, loosely packed) fresh italian parsley leaves, loosely packed) arugula , torn if large, loosely packed) small fresh basil leaves, loosely packed) torn fresh sorrel or baby spinach leaves, loosely packed) fresh mint leaves, loosely packed) 1-inch pieces fresh chives, loosely packed) fresh chervil leaves (optional), eggplants, stems cut off, coarse kosher salt, nasturtium blossoms or other edible flowers (optional)