18 hand italian salad Recipes

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

ripe tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces, cucumber, peeled and diced, red onion, thinly sliced, garlic, very finely minced, fresh basil leaves , torn into small pieces with your hands, extra-virgin olive oil , plus more as needed, balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar, plus more as needed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, thick stale country style italian bread , torn into bite-size pieces

tuna in water, drained, italian-style diced tomatoes, drained, black beans, rinsed and drained, shredded colby (a good handful) or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese (a good handful), mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, diced, parmesan cheese (optional)

tomato, chopped into bite size pieces, handful crouton, your favorite flavor, italian dressing, parmesan cheese, shredded italian cheese

whole wheat shell pasta, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thawed ), yellow onion, diced, grape tomatoes, quartered, cucumbers, peeled & cut into 1-inch chunks, kalamata olives, minced, feta cheese, crumbled, cannellini beans, white wine vinegar, dry white wine, plus more for deglazing, italian dressing, milk, olive oil, plus more for browning chicken, oregano , coriander, garlic powder, cumin, salt & freshly ground black pepper, handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

extra-virgin olive oil , plus some for drizzling, red bell pepper, finely chopped, onion, chopped and divided, ribs celery, chopped, shredded carrots, salt and pepper, for seasoning, plus coarse black pepper for finishing sauce, ground beef, bulk hot sausage, ground sweet sausage, egg, bread crumbs , 3 generous handfuls, italian or plain, grated parmigiano or romano, a couple of handfuls, pancetta, 4 slices, chopped, garlic, chopped, splash red wine, beef stock, petite diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, suggestion : green salad

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

white bread (thin cut like pepperidge farm), green beans, trimmed, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, romaine lettuce hearts, trimmed and shredded, head radicchio (or treviso, shredded), fresh basil leaf (1 handful , torn), fresh flat leaf parsley (1 handful, chopped ), tuna , in oil (italian , drained), green sicilian olives (pitted ), garbanzo beans, drained, caper berries, drained, grape tomatoes or 12 tomatoes, on the vine, corn (frozen ), balsamic vinegar (6 years or older), extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

cooked chicken sausages , available at your meat counter -- get a mediterranean flavor, such as pepper and onion or sundried tomato and basil, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, chicken stock or dry white wine, a generous douse, cubanelle pepper, seeded and sliced, red bell pepper, seeded and sliced, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, chopped, salt and pepper, giardiniera (italian pickled vegetable salad: hot peppers, cauliflower, carrots and celery mix available in jars on italian food aisle or in bulk bins near olives), handful italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, fresh basil (10 leaves ), a lemon , zested (2 tsp), crusty sub rolls, split

olive oil, unsalted butter, cut veal shanks, salt and pepper to taste, flour (to coat), carrots, onions, zucchini, yellow squash, sachet (1/2 head of garlic, 6 sprigs parsley, 3 sprigs thyme, 1 bay leaf and 1 tbsp peppercorns), white wine, tomato sauce, veal stock, diced onion, diced shallots, minced garlic, olive oil, arborio rice, saffron, salt and pepper to taste, white wine, chicken stock, butter, parmesan cheese, olive oil, red onion, peeled and finely diced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, garlic, peeled and chopped, italian plum tomatoes , crushed by hand, warm olive oil in a stainless sauce pot over medium heat. add the onions and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the onions are soft. season with salt and pepper. add the chopped garlic and simmer for 1-2 minutes, carefully cooking but not browning the garlic (the oil should stew the vegetables). add the tomatoes, and continue cooking another 10 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced and slightly thickened., chopped italian parsley, chopped garlic, chopped lemon zest, combine and reserve., orange, fennel bulb, trimmed, red onion, peeled, lemon, salt and pepper to taste, extra virgin olive oil, chopped chives

ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced, mozzarella block, sliced, handful of fresh basil leaves, creamy italian salad dressing, fresh basil , for the dressing

cook 1 regular size box of rotini pasta, italian dressing mix, olive oil and vinegar for dressing mix, black olives, handful of turkey pepperoni, broccoli and califlour cut into bite sized chunks, carrots cut into bite-size pieces

head washed lettuce, tomatoes (handful of grape or cherry ), sliced onion (scallions,vidalia,red etc.), sliced cucumber, broccoli (optional) or cauliflower (optional) or carrots (optional) or green beans, any fresh vegtable (optional), hard-boiled eggs, cooked mini ravioli, ham, turkey, mixed hard cheese (swiss,mozerella,cheddar,provolone etc), salami or 1/4 lb pepperoni, etc, olive, any kind mix and match (optional), marinated artichoke hearts (optional), hot pepper (optional), roasted peppers (optional), chickpeas (optional), bacon bits (optional), crouton (optional), italian dressing (or any of your choice)

ribs celery from the heart with leafy tops, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, chick peas, drained, onion, chopped, a handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped, pitted black olives, coarsely chopped, italian tuna, drained, lemons, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper

red potatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, coarsely chopped, salt, pepper

portabella mushrooms, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, baby greens (from a salad mix, large handful ), cream cheese with chives, parmesan cheese, grated, garlic salt, basil, chili powder, black pepper, salt, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, finely shredded