106 simple black salad Recipes

butter beans, rinsed and drained (can substitue other beans), black beans (rinsed and drained ), frozen green peas, chopped red onion to taste, about 1/4 cup, fresh basil, shredded (i have used the freeze-dried, tastes like fresh, when fresh is unavailable), grape tomatoes (can use other tomatoes, chopped), cheese , cut into cubes or strips (smoked mozarella,etc., your choice) i like feta, olives of your choice, i like kalamata, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, dressing, extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, sherry vinegar, dijon or whole grain mustard, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper

mixed gourmet salad greens, sliced radishes, chopped seeded cucumber, extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper

fresh mint leaves , torn, capers, roughly chopped, shallot, thinly sliced, lemon zest, grated, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, green peas, blanched if fresh, thawed if frozen, goat cheese, crumbled

pasta, tomatoes, quartered, fresh milk mozzarella cheese (i used the little balls, but you can dice up a large ball), sliced basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, fresh black pepper

cooked chicken, shredded, cream cheese, softened, black pepper, seasoning salt, garlic powder, chopped walnuts

white rice, black beans (well rinsed ), red onion, chopped, chopped tomato, raw corn on the cob , corn cut off cob, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, cumin

shrimp, pre-cooked (or cook yourself), stalks celery, finely minced, parsley, finely minced (if you don tsp have fresh, leave out), creole seasoning (can use old bay seasoning ), black pepper, fresh ground, reduced-fat mayonnaise (no miracle whip, please), frozen peas (do not cook, just rinse to separate), beef tomatoes (garden fresh are best), salt, parsley (optional), curly lettuce leaf (optional)

drained and rinsed black beans, drained and rinsed pinto beans, drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed kidney beans, drained and rinsed cannellini or 1 (15 oz) can white beans, fresh pico de gallo (not salsa), coarsely chopped cilantro (optional)

chopped simple baked ham (about 8 oz), chopped green onions, lima beans, rinsed and drained, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained, red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, black beans, rinsed and drained, cider vinegar, sugar, extravirgin olive oil, ground cumin, salt, freshly ground black pepper

octopus, cleaned, flakey sea salt, white balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, chopped simple preserved lemons , recipe follows, plus more for garnish, juice and zest of 1 meyer lemon (about 3 tbsp), extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to garnish, fresh basil leaves , finely julienned, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, olive oil, for grilling, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, lightly packed cups baby arugula, washed and trimmed, cooked white beans, sliced fresno chile, radishes , finely sliced on a mandoline or with a sharp knife, red onion, finely sliced, flakey sea salt , for garnishing, note : to clean fresh octopus, turn the head inside out and remove the ink sac, innards and mouthparts. rinse gently and pat dry., meyer lemons, salt, water or freshly squeezed lemon juice, to cover

chicken, olive oil, plus more for greasing grill, lightly crushed fennel seeds, chopped fresh thyme, garlic, crushed, zest of 1 lemon, juice of 1/2 lemon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, simple green salad , for serving, recipe follows, spring mixed greens, dijon mustard, juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

fresh tarragon, leaves stripped from stems, splashes ) tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar, sugar, shallot, peeled and halved, dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, coarse salt and black pepper, hearts romaine, from pre-washed 3 pack , available in produce section

cooked frozen salad shrimp, thawed, chunks crabmeat, red bell pepper, chopped, jalapeno pepper, finely chopped and seeded, celery ribs, chopped, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic clove, cut frozen okra, thawed, cooked white rice, diced tomatoes with juice, undrained, tomato sauce, smart balance butter spread or 2 tsp regular butter, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, red hot sauce or 1/4 tabasco sauce

uncooked small seashell pasta, red wine vinegar, sugar, extravirgin olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced, preshredded parmesan cheese, diced simple baked ham (about 5 oz), chopped fresh basil, pine nuts, toasted

cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, ears shucked corn, chopped simple baked ham (about 8 oz), chopped walla walla or other sweet onion, chopped green bell pepper, tomatoes, halved, chopped fresh basil

fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons), extravirgin olive oil, dried oregano, greek seasoning blend, freshly ground black pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper strips, green bell pepper strips, chopped simple baked ham (about 5 oz), crumbled feta cheese, sliced ripe olives, english cucumber , halved lengthwise and sliced (about 2 1/2 cups), pitas, cut in half

count) package burrito-size flour tortillas, louis rich southwestern chicken strips, pre-cooked chicken strips, hormel pre-cooked bacon (microwave), pre-shredded lettuce, sargento shredded 6-cheese italian cheese blend, roma tomato, sliced black olives, hidden valley ranch salad dressing

all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces, ice water (or more ), thick cut bacon , cut into narrow strips (or lardons ), eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, salt, white pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, grated gruyere or 1 cup swiss cheese, balsamic vinegar, dark brown sugar (optional), chopped garlic, salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, mesclun or favorite greens, for accompaniment