12 good old salad Recipes

good quality extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, minced, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, day old bread, cubed (this should be a sturdy bready, like french bread,a really sturdy, crusty italian bread, or somethin), cucumbers, peeled,seeded and diced, tomatoes, seeded and diced, red onion, sliced thin, fresh basil, shredded, parmesan cheese

topped carrots, mayonnaise (good ), golden pineapple, peeled and chopped, raisins, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper

potatoes, peeled and chopped, eggs, onion, chopped, sweet pickles, drained and chopped, mayonnaise

salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, dressing, balsamic vinegar, water, good seasons italian salad dressing mix, olive oil, zucchini, day-old baguette or ciabatta loaf, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 6-8 cups), artichoke hearts, drained & amp; rinsed, grape tomatoes, halved, mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, shredded parmesan cheese, red onion, thinly sliced, roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), sliced, coarsely chopped (pitted) olives, sliced salami , stacked and cut into strips, chopped flat leaf parsley, head romaine lettuce, washed & torn into bite-sized pieces

good size russet potatoes, stalks celery - cut into fine dice, bacon - cut up into 1 inch pieces before cooking, onion - cut into fine dice, king crab legs - shells removed and hand shredded, old bay seasoning, mayo

ground turkey (lean but not all turkey breast), grated pecorino romano cheese or 2/3 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, italian salad dressing mix, eggs, montreal brand steak seasoning, old fashioned oats (not quick oats)

topped carrots, good mayonnaise, golden pineapple, peeled and chopped, raisins, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

chicken breast for every 2 people being served. i usually use boneless/skinless for this unless i am going to cook them over a wood fire. then i would use skin on and bone in, thick cut bacon (apple smoked or maple will add another flavor level). choose a bacon that you love the taste of., amounts of the vegetable you use depend upon how many people you are feeding . for only 2 i would use 1/2 of each color of bell pepper for example. for 8 i would probably use a whole or nearly whole bell pepper., red, green, yellow, orange bell peppers, cored , seeds removed, sliced into strips., vidalia onions (sweet and mild ) or red onions (zing) cut into strips, yellow and green squash cut slightly thick then in half, asparagus cut into 1 1/2 inch bites, grape tomatoes, garlic cloves left whole for now, mushrooms (your favorite type , of course!), fresh green beans, broccoli and cauliflower can be used too; but make them bite sized pieces, olive oil (have at least a cup or two available depending on how many you are cooking for. you need this to roast the vegetables and for making your croutons!), day old french or italian bread cut up into good sized bites, bigger than what would come in a box of croutons, i cut it up 1 1/2 to 2 inches., fresh grated parmesan or romano cheese, garlic granules , fresh cracked pepper, italian seasonings...or fresh marjoram, basil and thyme, (cut up the basil into small bits), some times i ll add some peas and corn to this as well. also optional would be a couple of boiled eggs..., kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (white pepper could be added, but it is going to add a significant jolt in the heat/pepper pop department!)

white boiling potatoes, red boiling potatoes, good dry white wine, chicken stock, champagne vinegar (or plain old regular), dijion mustard, kosher salt, ground pepper, good olive oil, minced green onion, use green and white part, minced fresh dill, minced flat-leaf parsley, fresh basil leaves

garlic croutons, bread crumbs , 3/4 inch cubes are good. (cut from day old, sturdy bread with crusts remeoved), evoo, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, flat leaf parlsey, finely chopped, grated lemon zest, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, dressing, fragrant evoo, red or white wine vinegar , or fresh lemon juice, chopped shallots, dijon mustard, chopped fresh oregano, mashed oil-packed anchoves (2-4 filets), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, salad, gently packe baby arugula, washed and dried, firm-ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced (about 2 cup), english cucumber, seeded and diced (about 2 cups), meaty kalamata or cerignola olives, pitted and quartered, firm feta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch dice , (about 1 1/2 cup)