49 summertime and the and tomato Recipes

low fat cottage cheese (large curd ), low-fat sour cream (*), cucumbers (seeded, large dice ) or 1 large cucumber (seeded, large dice), green onions, small dice (white and green parts ), beefsteak tomatoes, seeded, large dice, red pepper, seeded, large dice, yellow pepper, seeded, large dice, orange bell pepper, seeded, large dice, red radishes, medium to large size, thinly sliced, carrot , large, scrubbed and shredded, pitted black olives, large, halved, frozen peas , defrosted, red onion, small dice, garlic powder, sea salt, fresh ground pepper (to taste), fresh parsley, chopped

cream cheese, softened, dried dill weed, divided, minced garlic, divided, butter, softened, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, tomato, diced, leaf lettuce, thick slices french bread

bow-tie pasta, ham chunks, grape tomatoes, halved, diced yellow bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, diced orange bell pepper, green onions, chopped, minced garlic, ground black pepper, salt, mayonnaise, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded romano cheese

good quality whole wheat bread , toasted. (i make my own), hummus (store-bought or homemade ), pesto sauce, mixed with, light mayonnaise, good quality deli roasted turkey, sliced thin, ripe avocado, sliced, ripe tomato, fried apple-smoked bacon, salt & pepper

tri-color fusilli, bell peppers, cut into strips (yellow, red and green ), grape tomatoes, halved (1 cup), pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped, marinated artichokes, drained and chopped, red onion, sliced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil leaf, chopped, lemon juice, salt and pepper

black beans, cooked (good quality canned are fine, just rinse & drain), salt, healthy dash hot sauce (or more ) or red pepper flakes, chopped fresh basil, diced green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, diced red onion, diced tomatoes (may substitute 16oz can of petite ), garlic cloves, minced (or use garlic press), olive oil, balsamic vinegar or 1/2 cup qood quality red wine vinegar, sugar

sandwich spread, cream cheese, mayonnaise (not miracle whip), dry ranch dressing mix, hearty bread (i like dark rye for this) or bagels (cut bagels in half and toast very lightly), cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/4 thick, several ice cold crispy lettuce leaves, tomato slices, sweet onion slices, cheese slices (swiss, sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, havarti, goat, brie, just to name a few choices)