Grain And Pesto Salad With Cherry Tomatoes Recipes

This recipe was passed on by a friend and has been passed on to many more friends. It is a colorful and delicious salad served in a self made vinaigrette. Always an excellent choice when entertaining for dinner.

Provided by Keren

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 939.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

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We call for semi-pearled grains because they cook more quickly and have a roughened-up texture that helps them soak up the dressing. Browning them first deepens their flavor.

Provided by Ignacio Mattos

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Side     Grains     Cucumber     Tomato     Summer     Picnic     Pine Nut     Basil

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Fragrant with basil and rich with pumpkin seeds and cheese, this is the ideal dish to make ahead of time and pack for lunch. Instead of preparing it to eat as a hot meal or a cold salad, it's designed to be chilled and then enjoyed cold or at room temperature. Cooking the garlic quickly in the water boiled for the pasta softens its sharp edge. A splash of that same boiling water blends with the basil to keep it green. . Rinsing the pasta after cooking it helps the pesto stay flavorful for days in the refrigerator. The tomatoes add a tangy freshness, but they can be skipped altogether or swapped for green beans or peas (just drop them with the pasta during the last few minutes or cooking).

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     dinner, lunch, weeknight, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Sometimes simple and fresh is best! That is for sure the face with this recipe that I put together while creating recipes for my vegetarian food blog - http://weekendcarnivore.com . For the pesto, I used Kittencal's recipe #144195 which really is great stuff! This is enough for one but can be very easily multiplied.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.6, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.2, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.3

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The Mediterranean countries are all olive-oil producers, and each country, even each region within a country, has its own style of oil. Oils from Greece tend to be rich yet mellow. Tuscan oils are distinctly peppery, while Sicilian oils are "big" and earthy. Olive oils from the south coast of France are buttery. Whenever possible, choose oils that match the style of a dish, with lighter, milder oils for delicate salads, vegetables or fish. More robust olive oils pair well with sturdier vegetables, anchovies, garlic, dark greens and red meats. COOKS NOTES: For a more formal presentation, arrange the bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta cheese, olives and anchovies on a platter. Sprinkle the capers over all the ingredients and pour the dressing over the top. Or, try sliced large tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes. Line the platter with lettuce leaves or young spinach leaves to make a bed for the other ingredients. Please note: this is an adopted recipe and now that I've made it myself I can say that there were no leftovers here! I omitted the red onions and anchovies, knowing that our house guests didn't like them and served the capers separately to be added as preferred. A simple, elegant recipe well received. Thanks ! ZWT REGION: Greece.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 25.4, Sodium 626.7, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 5.8

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