19 grilled tomato avocado salad cooking Recipes

cooked bacon, cut into large pieces, avocado, peeled, sliced , cut into 1-inch pieces, tomatoes, halved or 2 cups roma tomatoes, diced, feta cheese, crumbled, cooked chicken cutlets, cut into 1-inch slices (see below for great recipe option), vinaigrette dressing (see below for option), coarsely chopped romaine lettuce

boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, olive oil, salt and ground black pepper, to taste, dole extra veggie with grape tomatoes, avocado, peeled and cubed, bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled, hard-cooked egg, peeled and chopped, crumbled blue cheese, bottled blue cheese dressing , to taste

zucchini , halved lengthwise, ear corn, husked, asparagus (about 16 pencil-thin spears), ends trimmed, firm tofu , cut into 2 1/2-inch slices, scallions, olive oil cooking spray, romaine heart, chopped, avocado, cut into bite-size chunks, vine-ripened tomato, cut into bite-size chunks, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice, white wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil

garlic clove, grape or cherry tomatoes, flat-leaf parsley leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, red-wine vinegar, chopped rosemary, hot red-pepper flakes, portabella mushrooms , stems reserved for another use (see cooks note, below), red onion , cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (keeping root end intact), yellow bell peppers , quartered lengthwise, zucchini , halved lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil, boiling-hot water, bulgur, pine nuts, toasted, baby arugula (4 cups), firm-ripe small avocado

heirloom grape or cherry tomatoes halved, salt divided, ear shucked corn, white onion cut into 1/4 thick slices, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, no-salt-added pinto beans rinsed & drained, no-salt-added black beans rinsed & drained, no-salt-added kidney beans rinsed & drained, avocado peeled & diced

olive oil, garlic, coarsely chopped, rosemary, beef tenderloin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, lemons, halved , seeds removed and grilled cut side down until golden brown, coarsely chopped shallot, coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, roasted garlic, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, chopped romaine lettuce, grilled lemon-roasted garlic vinaigrette, grilled beef tenderloin, diced, prosciutto , julienned, scallions, grilled and chopped, yellow tomatoes, diced, red tomatoes, diced, crumbled gorgonzola, hard cooked eggs, peeled and diced, haas avocado, peeled, pitted and diced, sliced chives

olive oil, garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, fresh rosemary, beef tenderloin, salt & freshly ground black pepper, lemons, halved , seeds removed and grilled cut side down until golden brown, coarsely chopped shallot, coarsely chopped fresh rosemary, roasted garlic cloves, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chopped romaine lettuce, salt & freshly ground black pepper, prosciutto , julienned, scallions, grilled and chopped, tomatoes, diced, yellow tomatoes, diced, crumbled gorgonzola, hard-cooked eggs, peeled and diced, avocados, peeled, pitted and diced, sliced chives, for garnish

fresh squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh minced garlic cloves, oregano (if you can get fresh, use fresh and mince finely), dried basil (or you can use fresh , remember to mince finely), minced parsley, minced chives, ground black pepper, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, heads lettuce (iceberg, romaine, red...your choice), roma tomatoes, seeded and coarsly chopped, english cucumber, peeled and coarsly chopped, these are the long, thin almost seedless kind, red onion, sliced into thin rings, soak in ice water for 10-15 minutes to soften the taste, kalamata olive, hearts of palm, drained and sliced, avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced, crumbled feta cheese, boneless skinless chicken breasts (more if you choose), olive oil flavored cooking spray, lemon pepper seasoning, cracked pepper, fresh squeezed lemon juice, sea salt (to taste)

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional)

romaine lettuce hearts, chopped tomatoes (about 2), chopped red onion (about 1 small), diced avocado, crumbled blue cheese, turkey bacon slices, cooked and crumbled, hard-cooked large egg whites, chopped, grilled chicken breast strips, low-fat blue cheese dressing (such as wish-bone just 2 good!)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, flour tortillas, shredded cheese (mexican blend ), mixed baby lettuces and spring greens, washed, dried and torn, citrus vinaigrette (see recipe below ), cooked corn kernel, sliced roasted peppers (red, yellow or poblano), salsa (see tomato ), chimichurri sauce (see ), ripe avocado, quartered and cut into fan, olive oil, rice wine vinegar, orange juice, dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, minced shallot, chopped fresh cilantro

whole skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb total ), salt and freshly ground pepper, olive oil, prosciutto, ripe avocados, head romaine, rinsed , spun dry, and finely chopped (about 4 cups), cooked corn (fresh or frozen), heated or defrosted, watercress, tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped, hard-boiled eggs, separated and chopped, flour tortillas, grilled onion blue cheese dressing, grilled onion blue cheese dressing, sweet white onion, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, hot sauce (recommended : tabasco), worcestershire sauce, blue cheese, crumbled

chopped romaine lettuce (use two 9-oz bags cut-up romaine lettuce, chopped finer than in bag), diced grilled chicken breasts, roma tomatoes, seeded and diced fine, avocados, pitted and chopped, fresh cooked thawed corn kernels or 1 cup frozen thawed corn kernel, chopped crisp-cooked bacon (buy it cooked to save time), blue cheese, crumbles (small), granny smith apple, chopped (leave skin on ), olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, chopped shallot, garlic clove, crushed, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper

minced shallots, capers, fresh lime juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, vine ripened tomatoes, sliced very thin (about 1 lb), crumbled feta cheese, capers, chopped sweet onion, cooked shrimp , each cut crosswise into 3 pieces (grilled shrimp works great), avocado , diced into pieces the same size as the shrimp, bibb lettuce , cut into 1/8 inch strips, popcorn shoot mixed sprouts (optional)

head romaine lettuce , torn in bite size pieces, shredded red cabbage, cooked black beans, red bell pepper , cut into quarters then thinly sliced, avocados , peeeled,pitted and sliced (medium firm not soft), roasted corn, grilled or roasted chicken, cut into chunks, fried corn tortilla, cut strips, shredded monterey jack cheese, mayonnaise, ancho chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, tomato puree, minced fresh ginger, lime juice, salt and pepper

croissants (you can also use whole wheat bread, but i prefer ), white cheddar cheese, cooked shrimp, peeled and fine chopped, shallot, fine chopped, celery rib, fine chopped, sliced black olives, avocado, thin sliced, tomato, cut in 4 slices, plain yogurt, mayonnaise (if you don tsp want to use the yogurt, you can use 4 tbsp of ), chipotle chile in adobo, fine chopped (more or less according to taste), fresh cilantro, fine chopped (more or less according to taste), fresh lime juice, salt, pepper