5.Super Italian Chopped Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups torn romaine
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas
- 1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 medium green pepper
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives
- 5 slices deli ham
- 5 thin slices hard salami
- 5 slices pepperoni
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- 2 green onions
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Pepperoncini, optional
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. For the dressing in a small bowl, pour the cooking oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over lettuce; Throw to the shirt. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with pepperoncini if desired.
4.Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1 bunch romaine, torn 8 cups
- 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 cups halved fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- 2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Directions
- Put the sugar in a small pan; Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and caramel about 10 minutes. Stir in the almonds until crisp. Spread on foil to cool.
- Place the Roman onions and strawberries in a large bowl. Mix ingredients for dressing; Sprinkle with lettuce. Break the sugar almonds into pieces; Sprinkle over lettuce. Serve immediately.
3.Taco Salad for a Large Crowd
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 2 envelopes taco seasoning
- 1 medium head iceberg lettuce
- 1 package (10 ounces) nacho-flavored tortilla chips
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans
- 3 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives
- 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large sweet onion
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
- 1-1/2 cups Thousand Island salad dressing
- 1-1/3 cups salsa
- 1/3 cup sugar
Directions
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat cook the beef with 1 envelope plus 2 tablespoons seasoning taco until no longer pink. Drain.
- In a large bowl, combine salad, chips, tomatoes, beans, olives, cheese, onions, peppers and beef mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, salsa, sugar and remaining taco seasoning; Pour over the salad and spread.
2.BLT Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 to 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 cups torn salad greens
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; Mix well. Cover and refrigerate until served. Place the green lettuce in a large bowl. Sprinkle with tomatoes, chicken and bacon; Garnish with eggs. Shed with dressing.
1.Grilled Chicken Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup blueberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
salads
- 1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup canned mandarin oranges
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
Directions
- Sprinkle chicken with garlic oil, salt and pepper; Refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, mix the vinaigrette ingredients together; Refrigerate covered until served.
- Grill the chicken, cover over medium heat until the thermometer reads 165 °, 5-7 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
- Place the greens on a serving platter; Top with chicken, blueberries and oranges. Type vinaigrette again; Pour over salad. Top with cheese.