13 tomato basil salad jar Recipes

bow-tie pasta boiled al dente (or mini cavatelli, or fusilli- something that s small and has grooves), onion- diced in a similar size to the pasta, green bell pepper- diced same size as the onions, roma tomato- diced same size as onions/peppers, garlic- crushed and minced, olive oil, coarse black pepper, salt, red crushed pepper (or put to taste), fresh mozzarella pearls (or just cubed into small pieces), parmagiana cheese- for garnish, pam olive oil flavored cooking spray (or regular pam), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette (recipe below ), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette, sun-dried tomatoes- from a jar packed in oil, capers, garlic- crushed, dried basil leaves (or 1/2 cup fresh basil would be amazing!), red win vinegar, olive oil, salt, coarse black pepper, red crushed pepper - to taste

penne pasta, cooked, roma tomatoes, chopped, feta cheese , crumbles can add more, basil (liquid jar kind ), zesty italian dressing

whole romaine leaves, washed , trimmed of the tough stalk end, and cut into 2 or 3 pieces, each, handful of large baby spinach leaves, grilled chicken breast, lightly seasoned, fresh parmesan cheese, grated, kalamata olives, pitted, cucumber sliced in 1/2 inch pieces, then each 1 halved, tomatoes, ham steak cooked and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, turkey cutlet cooked and cut into 1/2 cubes (can sub thickly sliced turkey deli meat, cubed, if desired), cojack cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes, hard boiled eggs, quartered, italian, french or sourdough bread, cubed in 1/2 inch cubes, butter, melted, garlic, minced, favorite non specific (meaning not cajun or italian, etc) spice blend(i used alpine touch which is a combo of onion, garlic, salt and pepper in perfect proportions, roasted red pepper(jarred is fine , just rinse first), garlic, minced, lemon juice, drizzle of balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, honey, red pepper flakes (to your liking), fresh basil leaves, salad quality olive oil, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

frozen extra-large easy-peel deveined shrimp , shells intact, thawed, white bread , crusts torn into pieces, marinated sun-dried tomatoes, drained, minced, chopped fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, capers, drained, chopped, garlic paste, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon wedges, arugula salad, baby arugula, jarred roasted red and yellow bell pepper strips, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper to taste

lg tomatoes, chopped, mozzarella cheese, cubed, jarred roasted red peppers, chopped, fresh basil leaves, chopped, olive oil, garlic, minced, coarse sea salt, black pepper, freshly ground, salami, sliced thin (optional), olives, your choice

salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, dressing, balsamic vinegar, water, good seasons italian salad dressing mix, olive oil, zucchini, day-old baguette or ciabatta loaf, cut into 1 inch cubes (about 6-8 cups), artichoke hearts, drained & amp; rinsed, grape tomatoes, halved, mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, shredded parmesan cheese, red onion, thinly sliced, roasted red bell peppers (from a jar), sliced, coarsely chopped (pitted) olives, sliced salami , stacked and cut into strips, chopped flat leaf parsley, head romaine lettuce, washed & torn into bite-sized pieces

rotini pasta, mozzarella cheese cubed, tomatoes halved, whole basil leaves chopped, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar

tri-color corkscrew pasta, marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained, smoked mozzarella, cubed, link) spicy pepperoni, cubed, tomatoes, halved, chopped jarred pepperoncini, handful fresh basil leaves , torn, garlic, finely chopped, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

extra virgin olive oil, sun dried tomato infused oil from a jar of sun dried tomatoes, red wine vinegar, sun dried tomatoes chopped, kosher salt, ground black pepper, cannellini or great northern beans rinsed and drained, red onions diced, garlic minced, basil leaves chopped, manchego or romano cheese grated

olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic clove, crushed, oregano, dried, tomatoes, roasted red peppers , from a jar, sliced, new potatoes, halved if large, black olives, sliced, basil leaves , torn