The flavorful pesto clings to the corkscrew-shaped pasta. Any small pasta, such as farfalle, penne, or seashell, would also work well. The pesto sauce darkens upon standing, so try to serve the salad shortly after tossing the ingredients.
This Grilled Veal Chops with Arugula and Basil Salad recipe contains veal chops, olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh bread crumbs and more.
This Chickpea Salad with Lemon, Parmesan, and Fresh Herbs recipe contains chickpeas, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove and more.
This Shaved Zucchini Salad with Parmesan Pine Nuts recipe contains extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, zucchini, fresh lemon juice, fresh basil and more.
I love creating new variations on tuna sandwiches. This one is made with basil pesto, and served on rye bread with slices of tomato and leaves of lettuce. I made this for my husband's lunch the other day, and he wanted them again for dinner that night!
Grilling heightens the sweetness and flavor of the nectarines. Because they have such thin skins, nectarines don't require peeling for this dish. However, you may substitute fresh peeled peaches if you prefer.
This salad is dressed with a lime vinaigrette and has lots of crunch and flavor with a little jalapeno pepper pop. Use summer fresh ingredients from the garden or farmer's market.
This zesty combination of raw pomegranate and tender fresh kale makes a surprisingly great salad! The addition of almonds and sunflower seeds gives a tasty crunch.
This Fava Bean, Asparagus, and Arugula Salad with Shaved Pecorino recipe contains fava beans, pecorino romano, extra-virgin olive oil, asparagus, arugula and more.
Jessica's Taco Salad with Creamy Taco Dressing is bursting with fresh veggies, plus taco seasoned beef and crunchy, nacho cheese-y, irresistible Doritos.
I love a Caprese salad of tomatoes, basil and cheese, so why not use them with chicken? You can grill this dish, but my family agrees it’s juicier straight from the oven. —Dana Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
