69 garden and basil salad Recipes

garden tomatoes , cut into bite-sized pieces. (folks, the word garden is included for a reason. do not try this with store bought tomatoes.), fresh basil, coarsely chopped, balsamic vinegar, olive oil (optional for the fat-conscious), salt (kosher is best), black pepper (to taste)

uncooked small shell pasta, frozen baby peas, chopped celery, chopped sweet red pepper, chopped onion, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, white balsamic vinegar, minced fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil, dijon mustard, salt, pepper

torn mixed salad greens, sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped celery, tomatoes, cut into wedges, green pepper, sliced, minced fresh basil or 1/4 tsp dried basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, parmesan cheese

ears fresh corn, zucchini, diced, green pepper, diced (red is fine , too), chopped red onion, sweet pickles, minced, fresh basil leaf, mayonnaise (light is fine ), beef broth (can use vegetable broth), sour cream (light is fine ), salt and pepper, totaste

miracle whip, fresh parsley, chopped (i usually use 4 tsp. dried), dried basil leaves, crushed, garlic clove, minced, sharp cheddar cheese, cubed, broccoli florets, corkscrew macaroni, cooked and drained (i use tri-color), tomatoes, cut into thin wedges, sliced cooked bacon (everything is better with bacon, right !) (optional)

miracle whip, chopped parsley, dried basil leaves, crushed, garlic, minced, kraft mild cheddar cheese, cubed, fresh broccoli florets, tri-color corkscrew macaroni, cooked and drained, ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges or 1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped walnuts (optional)

mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped parsley, dried basil, garlic, clove, minced, black pepper, mild cheddar cheese, diced, cooked broccoli florets , tender crisp, noodles, cook and drained (elbow works best ), tomatoes , wedged, chopped walnuts, toasted

whole wheat rotini, reduced-fat mayonnaise, low-fat plain yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar or 1 tbsp lemon juice, garlic clove, minced, salt , or to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste, tomatoes or 1 cup grape , halved, diced yellow peppers or 1 cup red bell pepper, grated carrot, chopped scallion, chopped pitted kalamata olive, fresh basil

red potatoes, quartered, fresh green beans, trimmed and halved, tomatoes, halved, onion, chopped, olive oil, cider vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, dried basil, garlic cloves, minced, sugar, hot pepper sauce

sliced zucchini, sliced fresh mushrooms, tomato, sliced, sliced green pepper, sliced celery, sliced green onions with tops, chopped fresh basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper

ripe tomatoes, green peppers, red onion, cucumbers, basil, thyme, salt and black pepper, red wine vinegar, olive oil

garden tomatoes , homegrown, cut into large dice, vidalia onion, diced large, cucumber , cut lengthwise then cut into large dice, chopped fresh basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, dill weed, sugar

uncooked spiral or cartwheel pasta, assorted chopped fresh or frozen vegetables, zesty italian salad dressing, divided, cubed cooked chicken , turkey or ham, cubed cheddar , mozzarella or monterey jack cheese, sliced ripe olives, drained, minced fresh parsley or basil, optional

red potatoes, quartered, fresh green beans, halved (do not use canned beans), tomatoes, halved, onion, chopped, olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil, cider vinegar, lemon juice, prepared dijon mustard, dried basil, minced garlic cloves, sugar, hot pepper sauce (or to taste)

tomatoes , each cut into 6 slices, mozzarella cheese , cut into 6 slices, italian dressing, divided (i like wishbone italian), red onions, seedless cucumber , slices, fresh basil leaves, fresh ground black pepper or cracked black pepper

lemon juice, lemon zest, orange juice, orange zest, cider vinegar, fresh parsley leaves, fresh basil leaf, extra virgin olive oil, orzo pasta, corn, stalks celery, diced, cucumber, seeded and diced

lemons , zested and juiced, oranges , zested and juiced, cider vinegar, fresh parsley leaves, fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, orzo, salt , for water, ears corn , kernels removed, stalks celery, diced, cucumber, seeded and diced, tomatoes

tomatoes , cut into 12 slices, fat free cheese (your choice ) or 6 oz soy cheese, see note, fat-free salad dressing, see note, red onions or 6 slices vidalia onions, cucumbers, slices see note, fresh basil leaves (optional), mrs. dash tomato basil garlic seasoning , to taste