14 marinated summer salad Recipes

tomatoes, halved, zucchini, cubed, yellow summer squash, cubed, cucumber, cubed, sweet yellow, red and green pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces, pitted ripe olives, drained, red onion, chopped, italian salad dressing

zucchini quartered, very thinly sliced, yellow summer squash quartered, very thinly sliced, carrot peeled, thinly sliced, red onion thinly sliced, separated into rings, radishes very thinly sliced, greek vinaigrette dressing

chicken rice-a-roni, mayonnaise, marinated artichoke hearts, chopped & drained to a cup (reserve 1 tbsp artichoke heart juice), curry powder

marinated artichoke hearts, kalamata olive, red onion, thinly sliced (amount to taste), cucumber, cubed, tomato, cubed, italian cheese, cubed (mozzarella for mild effect, parmesan or similar for tangier effect), fresh garlic clove, minced, olive oil, balsamic vinegar

tri-colored pasta (i ve used shells or spiral shaped), chopped broccoli, chopped red pepper, asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces, pitted and chopped kalamata olive, shredded cheddar cheese, cubed marinated mozzarella cheese (optional), yellow mustard, white vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil, salt and pepper

prep : 30 minutes, marinate : 4 hours, reduced-fat firm tofu, drained, reduced-fat italian salad dressing, yellow summer squash , halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces, orange and/or red sweet peppers, quartered and seeded, quinoa, quick-cooking barley, shredded sorrel or spinach, sorrel leaves (optional)

salt, pasta shells or 8 oz rotini pasta, fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths, summer squash , halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4 inch thick, marinated artichoke hearts, with liquid, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced, red wine vinegar , to taste, chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, part-skim mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh, diced, salt and black pepper

boneless pork loin , trimmed of fat (i plan to just use a pork tenderloin), lime juice, honey, fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, cilantro, snipped, salt, frozen corn, fresh arugula, coarsely chopped (may sub spinach), red sweet pepper, seeded and chopped

eggs, whole wheat bread, extra virgin olive oil, marinated artichoke hearts, tuna, canned chick-peas, summer squash, zucchini, red bell pepper, head romaine lettuce, anchovy fillets, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, salt, fresh ground pepper, oil-cured black olives

frozen no salt added cauliflower florets, frozen no salt added brussels sprouts, frozen no salt added broccoli florets, summer squash, sliced, bottled fat-free italian salad dressing, dijon mustard

fresh broccoli florets, fresh cauliflower florets (1/2 a head), red onion, cut in 3/4 inch dice, carrots, slices (i use the pre-sliced , bagged, wavy cut ones found in the produce or salad section at the grocery st), green bell pepper, cut into 3/4 inch dice, english cucumber, sliced into 1/2 inch slices, black olives, grape tomatoes, white wine vinegar, water, splenda sugar blend for baking (sugar substitute), celery seeds

new potatoes (about 2 lb), unpeeled, rice or malt vinegar, asparagus, green beans, diced red onion, diced celery, diced cucumber, diced green bell pepper, stone-ground mustard, red wine vinegar, salt, light brown sugar, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, chopped fresh italian parsley