Best Dads Favorite Salad Recipes

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Laura

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers (peeled and thinly sliced)
1 sweet onion (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon of sea salt
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer the drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

DAD'S GREEK SALAD

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The heart of a Greek salad recipe is in the olives, feta, cucumbers and tomatoes. Dress it with olive oil and vinegar, then add more olives and cheese. -Arge Salvatori, Little Ferry, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2-1/2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
3/4 cup pitted Greek olives
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Place tomatoes, cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and, if desired, oregano until blended. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Top with olives and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ANGIE'S DAD'S BEST CABBAGE COLESLAW

Angie's Dad's Best Cabbage Coleslaw image

An absolutely delicious coleslaw, more tart and tangy than the creamy kind. Can make this up to 2 weeks ahead of serving and it only gets better.

Provided by DOTMAYTRX

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium head cabbage, shredded
1 large red onion, diced
1 cup grated carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white vinegar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dry mustard
black pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cabbage, onion, carrots, and celery. Sprinkle with 1 cup sugar, and mix well. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, oil, salt, dry mustard, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour hot dressing over cabbage mixture, and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 364.3 mg, Sugar 12.1 g