Best Sunnys Quick Tomato Peppers And Mozzarella Salad Recipes

Sunny's Quick Ham and Egg Salad image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 55m

Yield 2 cups or 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (about 1/4 small red onion)
2 heaping tablespoons English mustard
1/2 teaspoon sriracha seasoning (I like McCormick brand)
6 to 8 chopped hot cherry pepper slices (I like B&G brand)
3 finely chopped scallions (white and green parts)
Freshly ground black pepper
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, halved and sliced
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes ham
8 slices toasted white bread
Several leaves butter or Bibb lettuce
8 super-thin slices heirloom tomato
4 super-thin slices red onion

Steps:

For the salad: Add the mayonnaise, red onion, mustard, sriracha seasoning, cherry peppers, scallions and a few grinds of black pepper to a large bowl and fold together. Add the eggs and fold gently, then add the ham and fold in. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
For sandwiches: Make sandwiches on white toast with egg salad, lettuce, tomato and onion.

Sunny's Money Salad image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories side-dish

Time 7m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon hot sauce (recommended brand: Frank's Red Hot)
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 roasted red peppers, finely chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, leaves only
2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Toss together and serve.

Sunny's Quick Steamed Broccoli Salad image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Two 10- to 12-ounce bags steamable broccoli florets, such as Birds Eye
4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, grated on a rasp grater
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sriracha
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

For the broccoli: Steam the broccoli according to the package directions.
Add the thyme, garlic and zest to a large bowl and brush or rub the ingredients against the bottom and sides of the bowl. Add the steamed broccoli and toss. Refrigerate until chilled.
For the dressing: In a medium bowl, add the mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, sugar and some black pepper. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
For the salad: Add the red onions, raisins and cranberries to the bowl with the dressing. Stir to combine.
Discard the thyme from the broccoli. Add the dressing and gently fold until the broccoli is evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature sprinkled with the almonds.

Quick Tomato Salad image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and lightly chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise

Steps:

In a large bowl, add the vinegar, oil, thyme, a pinch of salt and a grind or 2 of black pepper. Whisk until the salt is dissolved. Taste and adjust salt, if needed. Add the tomatoes and toss until coated. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.