Italian Salad Recipes

"I found this recipe in an attempt for something different to use up an over abundance of summer tomatoes! The garlic salt brings out the juices in the tomatoes, it works as an acid, so there is no need for vinegar. My family just went nuts over this! Great as a side dish or as a lite lunch! The ratio of vegetables can be adjusted to suit your own..."

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Ingredients: cracked black pepper, dried oregano...

"Two cans and two minutes later, this delicious side dish will be on the table. Add a can of tuna to cold leftovers and you can have it for lunch the next day."

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Ingredients: pepper, diced tomatoes...

"I got this recipe from an Italian friend's visiting mother. It goes great with grilled chicken."

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Ingredients: fresh basil leaves, garlic...

"An easy recipe that can be made ahead. It travels very well, and should be served at room temperature. It's healthy, too. What more can you ask for?"

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Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice...

"This simple, delicious recipe uses common ingredients and can be made ahead of time. It's inexpensive and perfect for entertaining, potlucks, barbecues, parties, family reunions, or any time you need a large quantity of salad."

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Ingredients: tri-color spiral pasta, pepperoni...

"Cook more than you think you’ll need for one evening and serve this salad the next day at a picnic! Adapted from Delicious Living magazine."

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Ingredients: corn, Dijon mustard...

"Nice summer salad. From the Alliance to End Homelessness cookbook, Open House."

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Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh basil...

"Salad of fennel and oranges is typically Italian and dates back to the time of the Roman legionnaires. For my taste, the addition of the walnuts makes the dish, with their slightly bitter skins contrasting nicely with the sweetness of the orange and slightly licorice flavor of the fennel. I recommend the use of blood oranges if you can (adding to the..."

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Ingredients: fennel bulbs, extra virgin olive oil...

"We used to eat a similar salad at a little Italian Bistro. We loved the simplicity of it. Easy to make but it still impresses company. In the summer when I have too many zucchini I substitute it for the cucumber."

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Ingredients: cracked black pepper, olive oil...

"This is a very fresh, colorful, and vitamin and nutrient rich salad. One large pot of boiling water does all the cooking for the vegetables in this salad. The addition of the vegetables has been timed so that they're all done at the same time. Using a strainer to remove the vegetables from the water stops the cooking fast and leaves you with a hot,..."

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Ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil...

"Yet another lentil recipe from my 'must-fix' list. Originally from the "Lean, Luscious, and Meatless" Cookbook. I have never used the pimentos and usually add in some rosemary and thyme. I also typically use olive oil as I prefer the richer taste in this salad. Great with a green salad and loaf of bread for a full meal or as one of a variety..."

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Ingredients: dried basil, garlic powder...