20 quick and easy tomato and salad Recipes

tomatoes, sliced, dried parsley, zesty italian dressing (i like kens steakhouse), worcestershire sauce

tomato, vinegar (preferably balsamic), olive oil, salt, pepper (optional), chives (optional)

fresh tortellini (i use an 8.8 oz bag of dried tortellini) or 1 lb frozen cheese-filled tortellini (i use an 8.8 oz bag of dried tortellini), grape tomatoes or 2 cups small cherry tomatoes, italian dressing, prepared , to 1 cup

cucumber, peeled and sliced into half moons, roma tomato , sliced into half moons, onion, sliced into thin strips, cider vinegar, light mayonnaise, dijon mustard, dried dill weed (if using fresh dill, use 1/4 cup)

penne pasta, garlic cloves, roma tomatoes, chopped, red onion, chopped, cucumber, chopped, italian dressing, parmesan cheese, salt

ripe haas avocado, tomatoes diced, diced red onion, key limes or 1 lime, chopped cilantro, coarse black pepper, kosher salt - to taste, red chili flakes - to taste, this salad is mostly done to taste that s why the varied numbers of ingredients. some people like a strong lime and cilantro flavor while others like more avocados. this is only meant for a general reference so play around with the recipe and enjoy. 1 spin off is to add some lemongrass paste to the lime juice for a extra kick

rotisserie-cooked chicken, sour cream (can use lowfat if desired), light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing, dijon mustard, sodium-free seasoning, sweet pickles, chopped (optional), onions, chopped (optional), whole grain buns or 6 slices whole wheat bread, lettuce leaves, tomato, sliced

safflower oil, flank steaks, trimmed, rice noodles (dried ), english cucumber, finely sliced, grape tomatoes, halved, red onion, finely sliced, thai basil, coarsely chopped, peanuts, crushed, lime juice, fish sauce, sweet chili sauce

lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon), extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt (i used seasoning salt), sugar (i added a little extra), quartered cherry tomatoes (i used roma tomatoes), diagonally cut green onion (about 4 green onions), chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint (i omit the mint, but that s up to you), black-eyed peas (rinsed and drained ), garlic cloves, minced

pork shoulder, garlic clove, crushed, rosemary, olive oil, lemon juice, mixed salad green, red onion, finely sliced, tomato, finely sliced, cucumber, finely sliced, tzatziki, lemon juice (to taste), pita breads, hummus

dry falafel mix, olive oil for frying, cucumber, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, carrots, chopped, reduced fat ranch dressing, garlic powder (optional), ground cumin (optional), head romaine lettuce , torn

chopped yellow onion, lean ground beef, chili powder, dry oregano, ground cumin, canned kidney beans drained and rinsed, chickpeas drained and rinsed, tomato diced, romaine lettuce (i shread mine), cheddar cheese (sharp or extra sharp)

iceberg lettuce, chopped, romaine lettuce hearts, chopped, marinated artichokes, diced , save the liquid, marinated vegetables , rough chopped (they usually come that way), roasted red peppers, thin sliced, black olives (i buy halved to save time), pepperoncini pepper (peppadew peppers are great as well), red onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, grape tomatoes, cut in half, fresh mozzarella cheese, diced (mozzarella balls will also work), capers (optional), liquid from the artichokes and marinated vegetables, garlic (optional), pepper, mortadella, salami, prosciutto, parsley, grated parmesan cheese

chicken breast fillets, garlic cloves, unpeeled, red onions, peeled & cut into wedges, olive oil, salt, black pepper, watercress, washed, sun-dried tomatoes, sliced, fresh basil , torn, balsamic vinegar

diced tomato, ro-tel tomatoes and green chilies, white corn or 1 can corn (not creamed), black beans, rinsed, onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, fat-free italian salad dressing or 1 (16 oz) bottle zesty italian dressing

shell pasta , cooked al dente, cooled and well drained, pesto sauce, pre-prepared, lemon , juice of, tuna in water, drained (or 3 oz. tuna packets), scallions, chopped, whole roasted red pepper, jarred, cut in small pieces, grape tomatoes, halved, feta cheese, crumbled, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste)

head broccoli, chopped and steamed until crisp tender, salt, chopped cooked chicken, pasta shells, cooked and drained, tomatoes, cubed, coarsely chopped red onion, garlic, minced, salt and pepper, italian dressing (more if needed)

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper