30 green cherry summer Recipes

head of leafy green lettuce, washed, dried , and torn to bite-size pieces., red onion, thinly sliced ., granny smith apple, peeled and thinly sliced ., roasted pecans ( or walnuts), dried cherries, raspberry vinaigrette..see below, crumbled gorgonzola cheese ( or maytag blue!)

balsamic vinegar, splenda sugar substitute, fresh blueberries, washed and drained, fresh cherries, washed, drained, pitted and quartered, mango, peeled and diced, sweet onion, diced, fresh jalapeno, minced, fresh grated gingerroot, cilantro (mix of fresh herbs mint, basil and or parsley), sliced pork cutlet (scallopini, 3/4 inch thick), egg whites, whisked, dried parsley, salt and pepper, whole wheat flour, butter

sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated), sour cream, lime juice, pineapple chunks, well drained, mandarin orange segments, well drained, green grapes, cut in halves, sweetened flaked coconut, marshmallows, maraschino cherry, well drained and cut in halves

boneless lamb shoulder , cut into 1 inch pieces, dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, chopped fresh rosemary, crumbled dried sage, garlic, chopped, green bell peppers, cut into large chunks, whole fresh mushrooms, pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved, tomatoes, onions, quartered, maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved, melted butter or margarine

in-season, fresh tomatoes (heirlooms are a bonus here but don tsp freak out if you don tsp grow them - go local and in season), diced pineapple (i used canned here for convenience), white or sweet onion - half coarsely grated, half diced, minced green onion, hot cherry peppers (or jalapenos / serranos), seeded and minced, sweet bell peppers, seeded and chopped, garlic, pressed, minced pineapple sage, minced lemon balm, zest and juice of 1 lime, ground cumin, sea salt

loosely packed fresh mint, sugar, blackberries, left whole , or 1 1/2 lb sweet cherries, pitted and halved, firm-ripe medium peaches or nectarines, halved lengthwise, pitted, and cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges, seedless green grapes (1 1/2 cups), halved

balsamic vinegar, minced shallots, minced fresh garlic, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, dried petite green lentils, bay leaf, uncooked orecchiette pasta, diced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, diced red onion, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, dried oregano, chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, salt, freshly ground black pepper

bing cherry, pitted and halved, green grape, halved, nectarines, pitted and sliced, strawberry , capped and quartered, blackberry, blueberries, kiwi, peeled and and sliced, honey, limes, basil leaves, splenda sugar substitute

quartered cherry tomatoes or 1 cup grape tomatoes, diced summer squash, sliced red onion, green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, pitted and coarsely chopped black olives, lemon juice, chopped fresh oregano, extra virgin olive oil, capers, rinsed, salt, divided, fresh ground pepper, divided, tilapia fillet, cut into 4 equal portions

mixed baby greens (or lettuce of choice ), baby spinach leaves, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro , to taste, alfalfa sprout, lentil sprouts (or other sprouts), chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper (or yellow or green ), snow peas, sliced thinly, garlic cloves, minced, scallion, chopped, sliced fresh mint, you may add chopped green beans or grated carrots or grated beets or shaved summer squash, etc, lemon , juice of (about 1/3-1/2 cup), olive oil, honey (to taste), avocado, mashed, salt (optional)

sliced mushrooms, diced onion, diced red bell pepper, diced vegetables (snap peas, green beans, summer squash, broccoli, cauliflower), shredded leafy greens, halved cherry tomatoes, peeled shrimp, minced garlic, olive oil, tri-color spiral pasta, minced fresh basil

shallots, thinly sliced, red wine vinegar, cubed mozzarella cheese, chopped fresh herbs (basil, tarragon, oregano, and parsley), extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, green beans, fresh any kind or 1 lb a combination of green beans and yellow beans, halved cherry tomatoes

champagne vinegar, shallot, finely chopped, coarse salt, green beans, trimmed, baby zucchini or 1 lb regular zucchini, cut into 1/2 ich pieces, ripe tomato (cocktail or cherry), english cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice, smooth dijon mustard, grainy mustard, loosely packed fresh basil leaf, coarsely chopped, loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped, fresh ground pepper , to taste, extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, ciabatta , about 1/2 loaf, torn into 1-inch pieces

balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, minced shallot, dijon mustard, minced fresh garlic, salt, pepper, fat-free chicken broth, petite dry green lentils, bay leaf, uncooked orecchiette (pasta), chopped zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, chopped yellow bell pepper, chopped red onion, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), salt, fresh ground black pepper

mixed-colored string beans, trimmed, tomatoes, halved, pitted kalamata olives, garlic, finely chopped, summer savory, chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar

tri-colored pasta , rotini pasta, plain fat-free yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, sugar, curry powder, salt, ground red pepper, black pepper, granny smith apple, diced, dried cherries or 1/4 cup dried cranberries, green onions, thinly sliced, carrots, grated, almonds , slivered

uncooked cavatappi, diagonally cut asparagus, shelled green peas, olive oil, divided, red cherry tomatoes, halved, yellow cherry tomatoes, halved, chopped red bell pepper, chopped yellow bell pepper, chopped orange bell pepper, chopped yellow squash, chopped fresh chives, fresh lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic cloves, minced

red tomato, red roma tomato, yellow roma tomato, yellow tomato (1/2 & 1/2 of lemon boy and golden jubilee), red cherry tomatoes, yellow pear tomatoes, pink tomato, whole green onion, chopped, red onion sliced thinly, green bell pepper, diced, smoked provolone cheese, small cubes or large shreds, grated parmesan cheese, grated parmesan cheese for garnish