40 summer cherry salad Recipes

dry penne pasta (2-1/3 cups), extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, zucchini, trimmed and cut into matchstick-size strips (8 oz., 2 cups), sugar snap peas , strings removed, cherries or 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved, shallot, finely chopped (3 tbsp.), sherry wine vinegar or 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, dijon-style mustard, salt, ground black pepper, fresh parsley, chopped, asiago cheese, finely shredded (optional)

black beans, white beans (cannellni or other), corn, basket of cherry tomatoes, halved, stalks scallions (or a small red bermuda finely diced), cilantro (also called fresh coriander) rinsed and dried, extra virgin olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper to taste, jalepeno, seeded and diced (optional)

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

papaya, ripe but firm, melon, ripe , luscious flavour, bananas, firm, canned peach halves, roughly cut up (from a tin, yellow cling peaches, drained, keep syrup), canned lychees, glace cherries (or use fresh , pitted cherries), apricots, fresh, ripe, in quarters (canned can be used), kiwi fruits, peeled and quartered, granadilla , pulp, vanilla, sugar

jalapeno pepper, diced , seeds removed, fresh cherry tomatoes or 1 pint grape tomatoes, whole, red onion, chopped, pecans, chopped, dijon mustard, lemon , juice of, olive oil

orzo pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaf, chopped, minced garlic, toasted pine nuts, greek olives such as kalamata olive, pitted and halved, feta cheese, broken into large chunks, baby spinach leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper

fresh cucumbers, fresh cherry tomatoes, red onion, bottled sun-dried tomato dressing

orzo pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, chopped, minced garlic, toasted pine nuts, greek olives such as kalamata, pitted and halved, feta cheese, broken into large chunks, baby spinach leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper

vine-ripe tomatoes (red, yellow, and green ), basil leaves , plus a basil flower, assorted cherry tomatoes, good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, coarse salt (sea salt or kosher salt)

broccoli florets, chopped celery, apple, chopped, spring onion tops, golden raisin, pomegranate-flavored craisins, cherry-flavored craisins, red seedless grapes, shredded cheddar cheese, almonds, chopped walnuts, maries coleslaw dressing, pepper

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)

marinade, white balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic, minced, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, granulated sugar , to taste, grilled veggies, organic green zucchini , quartered lengthwise, organic yellow zucchini , quartered lengthwise, organic spears asparagus, trimmed, organic yellow and red cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, quartered and seeded, yellow bell pepper, quartered and seeded, couscous, basil chiffonade, coarsely chopped italian parsley, olive oil, israeli couscous, homemade chicken or vegetable stock, heated, water to cover, kalamata olives (optional), additonal basil leaves , hand torn

tomatoes, brussels sprout, jalapeno pepper, fresh dill weed, lemons, olive oil, salt, pepper

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

smoked chicken breast, finely diced, a tart apple , such as granny smith, finely diced, diced sweet onion , such as walla walla sweet, lime juice, chopped garlic chives (optional), few tsp. light mayonnaise (more or less depending on how mayonaisey you like your chicken salad), dried cranberries or 1/4 cup cherries, salt and pepper

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

romaine lettuce per serving, scallion chopped per serving, pine nuts per serving, cherry tomatos per serving, cucumber per serving, olive oil, rice wine vinegar

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