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Watermelon Summer Salad

Watermelon Summer Salad

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the onion slices in a small bowl with the lime juice. The acid of the lime will mellow the flavor of the raw onion. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the watermelon cubes, feta cheese, black olives, onions with the lime juice, and mint. Drizzle olive oil over it all, and toss to blend. Dig in and be prepared for a pleasant surprise!

By Jessica Mayo

Pesto Surprise

Pesto Surprise

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse with cold water and drain.
  2. 2 Prepared zesty Italian dressing according to package directions.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, toss together pasta, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, green olives, and cheese. Pour dressing over all, add pesto, and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

By Renee

Spinach and Tortellini Salad

Spinach and Tortellini Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, until tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain.
  2. 2 Combine tortellini, tomatoes, spinach, cheese, and olives; add enough salad dressing to coat. Toss; season with salt and black pepper.

By lvich

Potato Salad Casserole

Potato Salad Casserole

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
80 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Put sliced potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  3. 3 At the same time, place bacon in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  4. 4 Stir potatoes, cheese, onion, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; spoon into prepared baking dish. Crumble bacon over the top, and sprinkle with olives.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.

By Tom

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
  4. 4 Mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Stir in milk until smooth.
  5. 5 Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing.
  6. 6 Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.

By Wilemon

Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until combined. Stir in basil.
  3. 3 Stir in rotini, tomatoes, bell pepper, and olives gently until combined. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours to overnight. Stir gently before serving.

By Jeri Mortinson

Zucchini Boats on the Grill

Zucchini Boats on the Grill

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare the grill for indirect medium heat.
  2. 2 Place zucchini in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. Chop pulp into small pieces.
  3. 3 Mix zucchini pulp, bread pieces, jalapeño, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion, tomato, chile peppers, and olives in a large bowl until combined. Season with basil, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well.
  4. 4 Stuff zucchini halves with pulp mixture. Wrap each zucchini boat with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Place wrapped zucchini boats on the prepared grill over indirect heat and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia

Black Olive and Rosemary Focaccia

4.8

Prep
50 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together the water, sugar, and yeast until dissolved, allow to stand for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup rosemary, flour, and salt until a dough forms. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Gently knead in the black olives during the last few minutes of kneading. Place into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, or sprinkle liberally with corn meal.
  3. 3 Deflate dough, and press into prepared baking sheet. Brush dough with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss sliced tomatoes, and garlic with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with 2 tablespoons minced rosemary, salt, and pepper. Arrange the tomato slices over the dough in an even layer. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden brown; 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve immediately.

By Cheryl Leiser Harding

Easy Quesadillas

Easy Quesadillas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a large frying pan or griddle over a medium heat. Place one tortilla flat on the frying pan. Cook for 1 minute, then flip the tortilla over.
  3. 3 Sprinkle a little more than 1/4 cup cheese on top of tortilla, followed by some olives, avocado, and hot pepper sauce. Place another tortilla on top to make a sandwich; cover with a lid. Cook for 1 minute, then flip the quesadilla. Cook until cheese has melted on the inside; transfer quesadilla to a plate. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. 4 Cut the quesadillas into triangles and serve.

By Cody

Mexican Hot Dip

Mexican Hot Dip

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread cream cheese on the bottom of a medium baking dish. Pour in the chili. Spread a layer of olives on the chili, and top with Cheddar cheese and green onion.
  3. 3 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

By Karyn

Rolled Tacos

Rolled Tacos

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil chicken breasts for 20 minutes or until they are thoroughly cooked. Drain breasts well and let cool. Use an electric food processor or manually shred the chicken and set aside.
  2. 2 Use an electric food processor or blender to puree the olives. In a mixing bowl, combine salsa, olives, and chicken. Heat tortillas in microwave for about 20 to 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of each warmed tortilla and roll the tortillas tightly, using toothpicks to keep them closed.
  4. 4 Heat oil in skillet over a high heat. When the oil is hot, place the rolled taco into the oil and deep fry until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and serve.

By GIPSY

Mexican Bean Dip

Mexican Bean Dip

3.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend the chili beef soup and taco sauce. Bring to a gentle boil and remove from heat.
  3. 3 Transfer chili beef soup and taco sauce mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with black olives and onion. Top with Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

By Betty

Baked Nacho Lasagna

Baked Nacho Lasagna

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine beef and taco seasoning in a large skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Place refried beans in a small saucepan and heat over low heat, covered, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Layer half of the crushed chips, seasoned beef, beans, corn, olives, and cheese on top. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, starting with salsa and ending with cheese.
  5. 5 Bake nacho lasagna in the oven until bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

By oldfashionfusion

Quick and Easy Corn Casserole

Quick and Easy Corn Casserole

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 1-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix corn, Cheddar cheese, black olives, green chilies, and green olives together in a bowl; pour into prepared casserole dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

By Anne H

Beef Enchiladas with Flour Tortillas

Beef Enchiladas with Flour Tortillas

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook ground beef and onion in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until beef is evenly browned and onion is tender.
  3. 3 Prepare enchilada sauce according to package directions. Pour 1/4 cup of the sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. 4 Place an equal portion of the ground beef mixture and about 1 ounce of Cheddar cheese on each flour tortilla, reserving at least 1/2 cup of cheese. Then tightly roll the tortillas.
  5. 5 Place rolled tortillas seam side down in the baking dish.
  6. 6 Pour remaining sauce over the top of the enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese and olives.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and cheese is thoroughly melted, about 20 minutes.
  8. 8 Garnish to taste and serve with your favorite side. Enjoy!

By Becky

Zucchini Chip Nachos

Zucchini Chip Nachos

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim ends of zucchini; use a mandoline on the thinnest setting to cut zucchini into 1/8-inch slices. Place slices on a plate lined with paper towels, top with additional paper towels, and press down to remove excess moisture.
  2. 2 Place zucchini slices on a cutting board and lightly mist with cooking spray. Turn slices over and sprinkle with taco seasoning; lightly mist this side with cooking spray as well. Place slices seasoned-side up on a microwave-safe plate, making sure none are overlapping. Cook in the microwave on high power for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Carefully flip slices over and cook 30 seconds more. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
  3. 3 Divide chips between 2 microwave-safe plates. Add black olives, red onion, jalapeno peppers, and Cheddar cheese. Microwave on high power until cheese is melted, about 30 seconds.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ground Beef and Potato Tostadas

Ground Beef and Potato Tostadas

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble beef in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the fat has started to render, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 2 minutes more.
  2. 2 Divide beef mixture, lettuce, olives, and Mexican cheese blend among the tostada shells.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Enchilada Baked Chicken Thighs

Enchilada Baked Chicken Thighs

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine chicken and 4 ounces enchilada sauce in a bowl; toss to combine. Transfer onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove baking sheet from the oven and drain liquid. Baste remaining enchilada sauce over chicken thighs and return to the oven. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. Remove from oven and divide Cheddar cheese and olives evenly on top of the chicken.
  5. 5 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil chicken until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Taco Rice

Taco Rice

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken broth, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning into a large pot; bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Stir rice into the pot, cover, and remove from heat. Let the pot stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in olives and cheese; mix well. Serve with sour cream.

By Kristine Connow

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

Grilled Chicken Quesadillas

4.3

Prep
35 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chicken on a plate, and sprinkle with adobo seasoning on both sides. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat grill for medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from grill, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  4. 4 Place one or two tortillas on the grill, and sprinkle with a thin layer of cheese, chicken, onion, olives, and chiles. Top with another tortilla, and grill until brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut into wedges to serve.

By Thuy Ortiz

Cheesy Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

Cheesy Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Arrange 1/3 of the tortillas over the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread 1/2 the Cheddar cheese, onion, and olives over tortillas. Spoon 1/3 of the green enchilada sauce and 1/3 of the Mexican cheese on top. Repeat layering with 1/3 tortillas and the remaining Cheddar cheese, onion, and olives. Spoon another third of the sauce and Mexican cheese on top. Finish with the remaining tortillas, sauce, and Mexican cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbly on top, about 10 minutes more.

By Culinary Envy

One - Two - Three - Mexican Macaroni Salad

One - Two - Three - Mexican Macaroni Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Rinse under cold running water; drain.
  2. 2 Combine salsa, mayonnaise, olives, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in pasta until thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour.

By JOSLYN H

Tex-Mex Tuna Salad

Tex-Mex Tuna Salad

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the tuna, olives, green onions and celery; toss together.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream and cumin. Pour over tuna mixture; lightly toss to mix.
  3. 3 Line taco shells with shredded lettuce and spoon tuna mixture into shells. Drizzle with additional salsa or top with additional sour cream if desired.

By Jackie

Mild Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

Mild Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Combine 3 cups Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until melted.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, mix chicken, remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese, remaining 3/4 cup sour cream, and onion in a medium bowl until well combined.
  4. 4 Arrange tortillas on a large, flat work surface. Divide chicken mixture evenly among tortillas, then roll tortillas up over the filling. Arrange in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over enchiladas, then top with tomatoes and olives.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.

By Barbara Hall

Southwest Baked Chili Dip

Southwest Baked Chili Dip

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, half of the olives, jalapeno peppers, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Spread the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan.
  3. 3 Bake for 20 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle over the dish the remaining olives, chopped tomatoes and green onions.

By Ingrid

Quick Taco Salad

Quick Taco Salad

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
20 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix in taco seasoning mix and water. Bring the beef mixture to a boil and cook until thickened, about 10 more minutes. Transfer beef to a serving bowl.
  2. 2 Place chopped onion, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, black olives, salsa, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and corn chips in individual serving bowls. Allow diners to assemble their own salads from the ingredients.

By Amy Tapscott Harvel

Aaron's Famous Vegetarian Nachos

Aaron's Famous Vegetarian Nachos

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven broiler. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Combine refried beans and salsa in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until blended and heated through, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Arrange tortilla chips on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon refried bean mixture over chips. Sprinkle with pepper Jack cheese, green bell pepper, and onion.
  4. 4 Cook under the preheated broiler until cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with lettuce and olives.

By Andrea Parker

Mom's Huevos Rancheros

Mom's Huevos Rancheros

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine enchilada sauce, salsa, and corn in a large frying pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add tortillas and simmer until beginning to soften, about 30 seconds. Transfer tortillas to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium-low. Crack 1 egg at a time and slide it gently into the sauce in the pan. Spoon a bit of sauce over each egg. Cover the pan and poach eggs to desired doneness, about 3 minutes for soft yolks.
  3. 3 Place 1 warmed tortilla on a plate. Lift 2 eggs gently from the sauce using a large spoon and place on the tortilla. Spoon extra sauce over eggs and top with grated Colby cheese, sour cream, and olives. Repeat with remaining tortilla, eggs, sauce, and toppings.

By Good EatNZ