16 totally italian salad Recipes

bow tie pasta, cooked (important-rinse with cold water after drained), tomatoes, cut in half (or more ), orange bell pepper , cut in tiny pieces, yellow bell pepper , cut in tiny pieces, cheese, cut in cubes (ex hot pepper jack and colby or montery jack), sliced cucumber, halved, ranch dressing mix (total of 2 envelopes-not dip, listed again below), italian salad dressing mix (total of 2 envelopes-dry listed again below), ranch dressing mix, italian salad dressing mix, water, oil, vinegar (per instructions on italian packet), water, oil, vinegar (per instructions on italian packet)

cubes italian bread (from a 1/2-lb crusty round loaf), extra-virgin olive oil, salt, red-wine vinegar, dijon mustard, chopped shallot, sugar, salt, black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, coarsely shredded cooked chicken (1/2 lb; from a rotisserie chicken), bocconcini (small fresh mozzarella balls; 6 oz), hearts of romaine (3/4 lb total), torn into bite-size pieces, roasted red peppers, rinsed, drained , and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips, assorted marinated brine-cured olives (5 oz)

balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt (preferably sea ), extra-virgin olive oil, firm-ripe peaches (1 1/2 lb total ), pancetta (italian unsmoked cured bacon; 1 1/4 lb), olive oil, baby arugula (6 cups), crumbled ricotta salata (1/2 cup), coarsely ground black pepper to taste

russet potatoes (about 2 1/2 lb total ), olive oil , plus additional , if necessary, good-quality hot dogs , pierced, chopped fresh italian parsley leaves, chopped fresh basil leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper

eggplants (3 lb total ), fresh lemon juice, green bell peppers, cored, seeded and finely diced, prepared roasted red peppers, diced, tomatoes, seeded and diced, yellow or red cherry tomatoes, quartered, garlic, chopped, chopped italian parsley, chopped fresh chives, julienned fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, nonfat plain yogurt, peeled and diced cucumber, jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced, chopped fresh mint, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, whole-wheat pitas, each cut into 12 wedges, vegetable oil cooking spray, reduced-fat grated parmesan, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, freshly ground black pepper

penne pasta, uncooked, italian salad dressing, picante sauce, chili sauce, onion, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, zucchini, chopped, diced tomatoes with green chilies, white vinegar, artificial sweetener, balsamic vinegar, steak sauce, salt, pepper

grain and wild rice blend (plain rice mix, no seasonings), fat-free italian salad dressing, divided, chicken breasts, boneless & skinless (about 2 lbs total ), frozen green beans, french cut, artichoke hearts, drained and quartered, packaged coleslaw mix (cabbage with carrot mix, no dressing)

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lb total ), italian salad dressing, shredded lemon peel, lemon juice, ground black pepper

italian salad dressing mix (cheapest), red wine vinegar, oil (i used olive), pickled garlic (see my recipe hint hint, or so), fresh briskets, about 3 lbs total,well trimmed, diced tomato (cheapest), dice mirepoix, dice bell pepper, white onions or 2 brown onions, cut in eighths, carrots, cut in 2 inch chunks, red potatoes , good sized chunks, button mushroom, mixed size pieces, low sodium chicken broth or 1 can beef, port wine or 1/3 cup madeira wine, kosher salt, dry oregano, rosemary, ground black pepper

potato, cut into 1 inch pieces (do not peel potatoes ), cooking oil or 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, summer squash, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces (8 oz. total ), bottled white wine or 1/3 cup olive oil or 1/3 cup italian vinaigrette or 1/3 cup other oil and vinegar salad dressing, sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2 to 3/4 inch squares, tomatoes, halved, snipped fresh parsley, snipped fresh thyme, fresh thyme (optional)

garam masala, paprika, ground cumin, mild chili powder, garlic clove, crushed, lime , juice of, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb in total ), clear honey, italian-style salad leaves, sun-blushed tomatoes, black olives, pitted (good quality , such as kalamata), salt and black pepper, ciabatta, to serve (optional)

sweet red peppers, sweet green pepper, zucchinis, eggplant, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, minced, dried italian herb seasoning, salt, pepper, dried porcini mushrooms, dried sage, total) pork tenderloins, balsamic vinegar

chunk light tuna, drained, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, salt & pepper to taste, lettuce , shredded into smaller pieces, tomato, cut in half and sliced, cucumber, peeled and sliced and re-sliced into halve

beef tenderloin steaks (cut 1-inch thick, about 1 lb. total ) or 2 (1/2 lb) rib eye steak, halved (cut 1-inch thick, about 1 lb. total), cracked pepper, salt, olive oil, snipped fresh flat-leaf italian parsley, chopped cornichons or 3 tbsp sweet gherkins, capers, drained and coarsely chopped, green onion, chopped, balsamic vinegar, torn arugula or 3 cups mixed salad greens