50 salata basil Recipes

honeydew melon, cubanelle or banana peppers, flaky coarse sea salt, loosely packed basil leaves , large ones torn, ricotta salata cheese, thinly sliced, very good extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling

sourdough bread, water, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, crumbled ricotta salata, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh oregano, chopped fresh thyme, tomatoes, halved (about 2 pints), diced red onion

country peasant loaf bread, garlic clove, halved, crumbled ricotta salata cheese, reduced-fat silken tofu, water, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, tomatoes , cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices (about 3 1/4 lb), sliced fresh basil, coarsely ground black pepper

campanelle pasta or 1 lb farfalle pasta, tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, ricotta salata or 6 oz feta cheese, crumbled, pitted nicoise olives or 1/2 cup kalamata olive, fresh basil leaf , torn, extra virgin olive oil or 1/4 cup basil olive oil, parmesan cheese, for garnish

garlic clove, salt , plus more to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh orange juice , plus more to taste, white wine vinegar or 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, diced cooked seasoned chicken breasts, diced zucchini (may use a combination) or 2 cups summer squash (may use a combination), diced celery, diced ricotta salata (halloumi or feta), chopped well-drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, coarsely chopped fresh basil , plus whole basil for garnish, salt, fresh ground black pepper, torn romaine lettuce (or escarole), torn radicchio

extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, dried red chilies or 1 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes, san marzano tomatoes, drained (brands include cento, la bella, solinia or vanita), fresh basil , torn, onion, finely chopped, pitted olive , assortment encouraged, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, kosher salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, fettuccine, kosher salt ( to make it like sea water ), fresh basil leaf, for garnish, ricotta salata, shaved (for garnish )

orzo pasta, extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, fresh arugula (about 3 oz), crumbled ricotta salata (or feta cheese), dried cherries, fresh basil leaves , torn, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper

eggplants (about 1 lb each), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, coarse kosher salt plus additional for cooking pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, more) small peperoncini, minced, diced tomatoes in juice, spaghetti, torn fresh basil leaves, crumbled ricotta salata

sliced fresh basil, fresh lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 6 cups), ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese),* cut into 1/4-inch cubes, pine nuts, toasted

ricotta salata, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh oregano, chopped fresh thyme, ripe tomatoes , cut into 1/4-inch slices, tomatoes, halved (various colors), coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil or fresh mint or fresh oregano or fresh thyme sprig, for a garnish

thick) slices diagonally cut italian or french bread baguette, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, presliced mushrooms, olive oil, divided, chopped shallots, garlic cloves, minced, salt, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh parsley, freshly ground black pepper, crumbled ricotta salata or feta cheese, fresh basil leaves , cut into thin strips

dried pasta such as farfalle, frozen peas, fresh basil leaves, ricotta salata cheese, lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh tarragon leaves

tomatoes , halved lengthwise, globe eggplants , cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, stalk celery, diced, red onion, diced, sicilian green olives, pitted and chopped, white wine vinegar, golden raisins, capers, drained, granulated sugar, red chile flakes, chopped fresh basil , plus more for garnish, chopped flat-leaf parsley, italian bread, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick slices, ricotta salata, crumbled

ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick, fennel , julienned, creamy garlic dressing , recipe follows, salt and freshly ground pepper, minced chives, fresh chervil leaves, basil leaves , chiffonade, ricotta salata cheese, crumbled, nicoise olives, pitted, prepared mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic , smashed, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper

cannelloni beans, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic clove, peeled, bay leaf, salt, baguette, sliced into thick pieces, sliced garlic , plus 1 garlic clove, peeled, for coating bread, extra-virgin olive oil, chili flakes, basil leaves, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced 1/4-inch thick, chopped fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt and fresh black pepper, ricotta salata cheese, grated large

salt , plus, salt, string beans, stem ends trimmed, ricotta cheese, crumbled, fresh basil leaves, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, fresh ground black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, gray salt and freshly ground black pepper, vine-ripened tomatoes , preferably a mixture of red, yellow, orange and variegated, handfuls salad greens, recipe gnocchi , recipe follows, ricotta salata cheese or parmesan

evoo, plus more for liberal drizzling, firm eggplant, halved, scored with paring knife, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, ends cut to expose the cloves, fresh thyme, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, chopped, tomato paste, chicken stock, dry white or red wine, fire roasted tomatoes of any variety (whole, diced or crushed ), a few leaves fresh basil , torn, plus a few for garnish, crumbled or grated ricotta salata, garnish