Best California Tossed Salad Recipes

CALIFORNIA BLT TOSSED SALAD

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BLT's go California style with avocado and a citrus-ranch dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup ranch dressing
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 bag (10 ounces) ready-to-eat American blend salad greens (iceberg lettuce, romaine, red cabbage, carrots and radishes)
12 slices ready-to-eat cooked bacon, cut into pieces
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into wedges

Steps:

Mix all Lemon Ranch Dressing ingredients.
In serving bowl, toss salad greens and bacon with dressing until coated. Garnish with tomato and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg

CALIFORNIA TOSSED SALAD

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Even though I'm retired, I'm busier than ever! Served with crusty French bread, this speedy salad is a meal in itself.-Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, undrained
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) whole mushrooms, drained
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
1-1/2 cups cubed Monterey Jack cheese
2 large ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups torn romaine

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, add romaine and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CALIFORNIA BLT TOSSED SALAD

California BLT Tossed Salad image

BLT's go California style with avocado and a citrus-ranch dressing.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/3 cup ranch dressing
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 bag (10 ounces) ready-to-eat American blend salad greens (iceberg lettuce, romaine, red cabbage, carrots and radishes)
12 slices ready-to-eat cooked bacon, cut into pieces
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into wedges

Steps:

Mix all Lemon Ranch Dressing ingredients.
In serving bowl, toss salad greens and bacon with dressing until coated. Garnish with tomato and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg