Any good salad ideas for tomorrow?

pattico_gw

13 years ago

I've got some for jello type salads...but looking for others. Just some simple ones.

I'm thinking maybe some taco salad...

Am I asking too much to say...not expensive to fix either.

I know my kids will all be bring things...but I'd like to contribute some too.

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sheilajoyce_gw
13 years ago
I love Waldorf salad--chopped apples, celery, pecans, and halved red grapes and rasins. Toss in a dressing of mayonaise, lemon or lime juice and sugar. Be sure to cut the apples last and toss them quickly in the dressing so they won't brown.
whimzikl
13 years ago
Easy*easy*easy! And you'll get lots of compliments! Believe it or not...it's COLE SLAW! And I won't tell my secret to just everyone!!!

1 jar of Marzetti's Cole Slaw REFRIGERATED dressing
2 bags of shredded cole slaw

Add some shredded carrots, chopped celery,celery salt, if desired.

This is soo good!
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My vote is for GRAPE SALAD

My second, which I love this stuff is cantaloupe salad

CANTALOUPE SALAD with FETA & BASIL
Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Time to table: 10 minutes
Serves 4
1/4 of a ripe well-washed cantaloupe, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
Fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons
1-1/2 ounces feta, crumbled
1 tablespoon good olive oil
Kosher salt to taste, optional
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and serve immediately.

****I ground some fresh pepper on top when I served it. Not a lot though
Adella Bedella
13 years ago
I just like basic salad.

Lettuce - Romaine is my favorite.
cheese - I prefer Parmesan, but you can use cheddar or whatever you have on hand.
Craisens
Pecans or Walnuts or sun flower seeds
Chopped apple - can use whatever, but red or yellow is pretty.
cut up lunch meat - I usually use turkey or ham.
Bell pepper - I like to use red, yellow, or orange because they add color.
small tomatoes -optional
chopped cucumbers - I usually cut the seeds out so they aren't so watery.

Have favorite bottles of dressing on side.
Adella Bedella
13 years ago
I just like basic salad.

Lettuce - Romaine is my favorite.
cheese - I prefer Parmesan, but you can use cheddar or whatever you have on hand.
Craisens
Pecans or Walnuts or sun flower seeds
Chopped apple - can use whatever, but red or yellow is pretty.
cut up lunch meat - I usually use turkey or ham.
Bell pepper - I like to use red, yellow, or orange because they add color.
small tomatoes -optional
chopped cucumbers - I usually cut the seeds out so they aren't so watery.

Have favorite bottles of dressing on side.
Jasdip
13 years ago
This looks good Pattico!

Easy Salad

* 4 slices bacon
* 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into strips (6 cups)
* 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
* 4 scallions, sliced
* 4 to 6 tablespoons Creamy Parmesan Dressing
* or bottled Caesar dressing
1. In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Break into pieces when cool.
2. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, and bacon with the dressing.
Creamy Parmesan Dressing

* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
* kosher salt and black pepper
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, Parmesan, sour cream, vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, and Â¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Georgysmom
13 years ago
My vote would be for watermelon salad....so refreshing on a hot day.

1 8 lb. watermelon
1/2 lb. feta cheese, crumbled
1 small vidalia onion
1 c. chopped mint
toasted peanuts
baked prosciutto or bacon slices radishes

Vinaigrette:

1/4 c red wine vinegar
salt and pepper
1/2 C EVOO
Jasdip
13 years ago
I've made this for over 20 years and it's a given that I make it during the summer. This is the recipe, but I don't measure the fruit.I just use however much of each that I want.

Melon Salad

4 cups melon balls--combination of watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew
zest of 1/2 orange
zest of 1/2 lemon
1/3 cup orange juice
touch of freshly grated pepper
Freshly grated pepper brings out the melon flavour. Combine and sit at room temperature.
pplantlady
13 years ago
My Momma's Macaroni and Tuna salad.... Cheap and tasty

I love this on a hot day for dinner with maybe a grilled slice of ham (with Linda's brown sugar,pineapple juice and honey sauce) and some fruit.

No measurements on this....

Cooked elbow macaroni
Large can of tuna in water drained
1 can of baby peas drained ( I use LeSueur brand)
some chopped celery
a few chopped green onions
mayo
and secret sauce ( a bit of mustard (dry or yellow).....a splash of vinegar, brown sugar (a TBLS or 2) and some mayo to bind).
You can add seasonings to taste. I usually add pepper, a bit of salt and maybe Beau Monde seasoning....but it's really a taste thing. Mix altogether with mayo to moisten
Yummy, light

Enjoy
Patti
ruthieg__tx
13 years ago
One that we love and I like to make because it is easy, and very hearty is Tuscan Bean Salad.

* 1 can(s) (15- to 15 1/2-ounce) white cannelloni beans, or any white bean..rinsed, drained

* 1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced red onion*, halved

* 1 can(s) (6-ounce) tuna in olive oil, drain; reserve oil...buy a really good tuna

* 1 cup(s) diced plum tomatoes

* 1/2 cup(s) pitted olives

* 2 tablespoon(s) chopped Italian parsley

* 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice

* 1/2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon zest

* 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt

* 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper

* 2 cup(s) torn arugula leaves or mixed spring greens

Serve with a good crusty bread or crackers
susanjf_gw
13 years ago
know i'm a bit late, but take classic slaw, add a can of drained mandrin orange sections and miniture marshmallows, to taste..
jannie
13 years ago
I'm just goi8ng to buy potato salad and macaroni salad. Had coleslaw this week already, I'm tired of it. My July 4thy menu is Baby Back Ribs (I got on sale $1.99 a pound), salads and strawberry Smores for dessert. (Smores equal sliced Italian bread, Hershey bars and frozen strawberries all done the grill. It's just me and DH, our daughters go to their friends for parties.
nicole__
13 years ago
Here's "my" taco salad......really...really GOOD!

Bag tortilla chips, crushed
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite size pieces
1 can chili beans with sauce
1 8oz bottle green goddess dressing(or make your own)
3 roma tomatos, diced
1 4oz can green chilies
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Mix and serve.

Any good salad ideas for tomorrow?

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