Easy salad recipes
Aloha Chicken Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained 4 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups diced celery 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained 1 lb seedless grapes 1 cup chopped pecans salt and pepper Preparation Instructions:
Read Full RecipeCranberry Apple-Spinach Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1/4 cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (or Citrus Vinaigrette) 1 cup apple (matchstick-sized pieces) 6 cups fresh spinach leaves (moderately packed) 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (or toasted pecans) 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta
Read Full RecipeCranberry and Marshmallow Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups diced apples, peeled 4 cups cranberries, medium to coarsely ground 4 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 1/2 chopped walnuts Preparation Instructions: Mix the cranberries, marshmallows
Read Full RecipeAuthentic Watergate Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup miniature marshmallow 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 (4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, undrained 1 3/4 cups non-dairy whipped topping, thawed Preparation Instructions: Stir pu
Read Full RecipeApplebee's Oriental Dressing Recipe Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil Preparation Instructions: Mix ‘em up. Photo credit: Margaret Johnson
Read Full RecipeApple Salad Recipe Ingredients: 2 medium apples, unpeeled,chopped (2 cups) 1/4 cup celery, diced 1 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt (low fat or regular) 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon sunflower seed 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained Preparation Instructions: Mix yogurt an
Read Full RecipeGreek Tomato Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 cucumber peeled and chopped 4 fresh tomatoes chopped 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 green bell pepper cut into 1/2" pieces 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup kala
Read Full RecipeYummy 7 Layer Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 cucumber seeded and sliced 1 head iceberg lettuce cored and cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups celery , thinly sliced 1 cup frozen peas rinsed and drained 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (add more to taste) 1 red onions thinly sliced or 4 scallions sliced
Read Full RecipeAvocado and Egg Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 hard-boiled egg 1 ripe avocado 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons mayonnaise paprika salt and pepper 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice fresh parsley Avocado and Egg Salad Recipe Preparation Instructions: Cut ripe avocado into chunks. Boil th
Read Full RecipeMexican Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 1 head iceberg lettuce 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives (I use black) 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1 cup crushed tortilla chips 4 tomatoes sliced Avocado Dressing 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 avocado , mashed 1/2
Read Full RecipeAloha Chicken Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained 4 cups chopped cooked chicken 2 cups diced celery 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained 1 lb seedless grapes 1 cup chopped pecans salt and pepper Preparation Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; toss until well mixed. Chill. Serve on lettuce leaves, if desired. Photo credit: FOTOGRAF
Cranberry Apple-Spinach Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1/4 cup light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (or Citrus Vinaigrette) 1 cup apple (matchstick-sized pieces) 6 cups fresh spinach leaves (moderately packed) 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (or toasted pecans) 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (or blue cheese) 1/4 cup dried cranberries Preparation Instructions: Place the spinach leaves and salad dressing in a large bowl. And toss to mix well. Divide the mixture between 4 sa
Cranberry and Marshmallow Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups diced apples, peeled 4 cups cranberries, medium to coarsely ground 4 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 1/2 chopped walnuts Preparation Instructions: Mix the cranberries, marshmallows and sugar together. Cover and set overnight (or several hours at least). Whip the heavy cream and add this to the cranberry mixture along with the apples and walnuts. Photo credit: Margaret Johnso
Authentic Watergate Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup miniature marshmallow 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 (4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, undrained 1 3/4 cups non-dairy whipped topping, thawed Preparation Instructions: Stir pudding mix, pineapple with juice, marshmallows and nuts in a large bowl until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate one hour or until ready to serve. Photo credit: Margaret Johns
Applebee's Oriental Dressing Recipe Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil Preparation Instructions: Mix ‘em up. Photo credit: Margaret Johnson
Apple Salad Recipe Ingredients: 2 medium apples, unpeeled,chopped (2 cups) 1/4 cup celery, diced 1 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt (low fat or regular) 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon sunflower seed 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained Preparation Instructions: Mix yogurt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in apples, celery and pineapple. Cover and refrigerte. Before serving, add sunflower seeds and toss. Photo credit: Margaret Johnson
Greek Tomato Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 cucumber peeled and chopped 4 fresh tomatoes chopped 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 green bell pepper cut into 1/2" pieces 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup kalamata olive 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled (I use the fat free type) Greek Tomato Salad Recipe Preparation Instructions: Mix together vinegars, oil, salt and or
Yummy 7 Layer Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 cucumber seeded and sliced 1 head iceberg lettuce cored and cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups celery , thinly sliced 1 cup frozen peas rinsed and drained 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (add more to taste) 1 red onions thinly sliced or 4 scallions sliced thin 2 hard-boiled eggs chopped (optional) 1/2 lb bacon cooked nice and crisp crumbled into pieces DRESSING 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste) 2 cups mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Lawry's Seasoned
Avocado and Egg Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 hard-boiled egg 1 ripe avocado 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons mayonnaise paprika salt and pepper 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice fresh parsley Avocado and Egg Salad Recipe Preparation Instructions: Cut ripe avocado into chunks. Boil the egg until it`s hard and chop it; add to avocado. Add remaining ingredients. Let it stand or refrigerate for a little while, but not too long. Serve on a bed of lettuce for salad. Sprinkle a little p
Mexican Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 1 head iceberg lettuce 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives (I use black) 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1 cup crushed tortilla chips 4 tomatoes sliced Avocado Dressing 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 avocado , mashed 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup sour cream (4 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Mexican Salad Recipe Preparation Instructions: Tear lettuce into bite s
