20 rustic tomato salad Recipes

onion, quartered, celery ribs, with leaves, carrots, peeled and halved, parsley sprigs and 2 bay leaves, salt , to taste, peppercorns, boneless chicken-breast halves, 6 oz each, sized fennel bulbs, cored (ferns reserved and chopped), tender green beans (stem ends trimmed), blanched, ripe cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved, capers, drained, black olives (nicoise or gaeta), whole flat-leaf parsley leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, sunshine vinaigrette

french bread , halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups), extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, hothouse (seedless ) cucumber, peeled, red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, halved and cut into 1/4-inch dice, celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch dice, carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice, diced (1/4-inch) red onion, ripe plum tomatoes , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, halved yellow cherry or pear tomatoes, whole fresh basil leaves , coarsely torn, whole fresh mint leaves , coarsely torn, red-wine vinegar, hard-cooked eggs, chopped (for garnish )

rustic italian bread , cut into medium sized cubes, halved grape tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, peeled seeds, removed and diced english cucumber, minced garlic, capers, freshly chopped italian parsley, freshly julienned basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, goat cheese or 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled, avocado, cut in half, pitted and flesh diced

vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumber, peeled, spring onions, white and green parts, sliced (scallion), green olives, black olives, capers, feta cheese, broken into chunks (more if you like ), fresh basil, roughly chopped (optional), extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar (optional), salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, dried oregano

lettuce, oakleaf lettuce, lettuce, watercress, cos lettuce, little gem lettuce, chicory lettuce, radicchio, fresh mint, fresh basil, fresh flat leaf parsley, fresh rocket, cucumber, tomato, carrot, celery, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, feta, creamy blue cheese, mixed seeds, toasted, pine nuts, toasted, rustic crouton, pappadams, crumbled

torn salad greens, tomato, cut in wedges, crouton, deli corned beef, sliced ,cut into strips, cubed swiss cheese, drained sauerkraut, thousand island dressing

day old sourdough bread (even used pita) or 1/3 lb your choice bread, torn into chunks (even used pita), ripe grape tomatoes, seedless cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch chunks, sliced red onion ring, cut in half, crumbled feta cheese (garlic & herb or your choice), your favorite olives (your choice ) or 1/3 cup sweet pepper, cut in half lengthwise (your choice), meat , if desired, italian salad dressing (or your favorite )

quartered artichoke hearts, drained, grape tomatoes, halved, chopped red onion, sliced pepperoncini peppers (about 6), part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, chopped fresh parsley, drained capers, chopped fresh basil leaves, cider vinegar, salt

chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, salt and pepper, chopped fresh thyme, fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp oregano or 1/2 tsp marjoram, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, rustic bread , cut on the diagonal, 1/4 inch thick, beefsteak tomatoes, coarsely chopped (each about 9 oz)

chicken breast for every 2 people being served. i usually use boneless/skinless for this unless i am going to cook them over a wood fire. then i would use skin on and bone in, thick cut bacon (apple smoked or maple will add another flavor level). choose a bacon that you love the taste of., amounts of the vegetable you use depend upon how many people you are feeding . for only 2 i would use 1/2 of each color of bell pepper for example. for 8 i would probably use a whole or nearly whole bell pepper., red, green, yellow, orange bell peppers, cored , seeds removed, sliced into strips., vidalia onions (sweet and mild ) or red onions (zing) cut into strips, yellow and green squash cut slightly thick then in half, asparagus cut into 1 1/2 inch bites, grape tomatoes, garlic cloves left whole for now, mushrooms (your favorite type , of course!), fresh green beans, broccoli and cauliflower can be used too; but make them bite sized pieces, olive oil (have at least a cup or two available depending on how many you are cooking for. you need this to roast the vegetables and for making your croutons!), day old french or italian bread cut up into good sized bites, bigger than what would come in a box of croutons, i cut it up 1 1/2 to 2 inches., fresh grated parmesan or romano cheese, garlic granules , fresh cracked pepper, italian seasonings...or fresh marjoram, basil and thyme, (cut up the basil into small bits), some times i ll add some peas and corn to this as well. also optional would be a couple of boiled eggs..., kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (white pepper could be added, but it is going to add a significant jolt in the heat/pepper pop department!)

rustic bread , cut into 1/2 inch wide slices, scallion, chopped (use white and green parts ), red wine vinegar, salt, extra virgin olive oil, tuna in water, drained and flaked, tomato, cut into thin wedges, stalks celery hearts, sliced, drained capers

chopped kalamata olives, fresh basil leaves, chopped red onion, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, shrimp, cooked and peeled, mixed salad greens, or enough for 4 portions, diced plum tomatoes, fresh parsley chopped, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, rustic bread loaf, sliced, olive oil for bread dipping

chopped kalamata olives, basil leaves, chopped red onion, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, shrimp, cooked and peeled, mixed salad greens, diced plum tomatoes, dried or fresh parsley, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, your favorite rustic bread loaf, sliced

heirloom tomatoes , unevenly cut, rustic style, tomatoes, quartered, red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced, cucumber, peeled , sliced in half lengthwise, thinly sliced, basil leaves , julienne, ciabatta, cubed, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, salt and pepper

chopped green onions, green part only, chopped parsley, lemon zest, juice of 1 lemon, chopped garlic, egg, salt and black pepper, olive oil, tuna steaks, 1/4-inch thick (about 4 oz each), rustic rub, assorted salad greens, julienne red onions, tomatoes, quartered, hard-boiled eggs

farfalle/bow tie pasta, bacon, tomatoes, halved, baby spinach, mayonnaise, minced drained oil packed sun dried tomatoes, garlic cloves, minced, worcestershire sauce, rustic croutons

crusty rustic italian bread, ripe italian plum tomatoes, garlic cloves, minced, capers, fresh basil leaves - as many as you like , rough chopped, extra virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper

zucchini , sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices, tomatoes, halved, red onion, cut into 1/4-inch thick rings, olive oil, kosher salt, rustic white bread, crusts removed, cut into bite-size cubes, red wine vinegar, garlic , smashed and minced, canola oil, cake flour, baking powder, kosher salt, club soda, goat cheese, zucchini blossoms, fresh basil leaves, baby arugula, olive oil, kosher salt, red wine vinegar