Best Everything Salad Recipes

EVERYTHING ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, garlic and oregano. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: Place the romaine lettuce in a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss. Arrange on a platter to make a base for the salad. Artfully place the meats, peppers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and mozzarella balls around the platter. Garnish with the basil leaves and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SMOKED SALMON, EVERYTHING BAGEL CROUTONS AND LEMON-CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the bagel pieces in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil, and toss to coat. Add the poppy seeds, sesame seeds and some salt; toss again. Spread the bagel pieces out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until light golden brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
• For the vinaigrette: Put the lemon zest and juice, dill, capers, mustard, and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl; whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make a thick creamy dressing. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: Put the croutons, smoked salmon and cream cheese in a large bowl, and then mound the spinach, fennel, cucumber and red onion on top. Spoon some of the vinaigrette around the side of the bowl and toss gently to coat the salad with dressing. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette nicely on individual serving plates and gently mound some salad on top. Serve immediately.

EVERYTHING BAGEL PANZANELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the bagel cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake until the bread is toasted, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, add the vinegar, mustard, garlic, shallot, the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper to a large serving bowl and whisk to combine. Add the tomatoes, fennel and onion. Toss to coat everything in the dressing and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Once the bread is slightly cooled and the vegetables have marinated in the dressing, add the cucumber, basil and mozzarella pearls and reserved fennel fronds. Toss to combine.

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and salt and sauté until they begin to brown and their liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool in the refrigerator.
• Bring a medium pot half full of generously salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2 1/2 minutes. Strain and cool the asparagus under cold running water.
• Combine the mushrooms, asparagus, romaine, fennel, and vinaigrette in a large mixing bowl and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter and top with warm balls.

EVERYTHING SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the beaten eggs, sugar, vinegar and salt; cook and stir over low heat for 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened and a thermometer reads 160°. Cool completely, stirring several times. , In a bowl, combine the macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, ham, cheese, celery, onion, pickle relish and olives. Stir mayonnaise into cooled egg mixture; pour over macaroni mixture. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

EVERYTHING SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine the eggs, sugar, vinegar and salt. Cook and stir over low heat for 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened and a thermometer reads 160 degrees. Cool completely, stirring several times.
• In a bowl combine the macaroni, hard cooked eggs, ham, cheese, celery, onion, pickle relish and olives. Stir mayonnaise into cooled egg mixture and pour over the macaroni mixture. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• smoked salt, pepper and crushed red pepper, to taste Instructions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until al dente, drain. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto, juice of 1 lemon, olives, red peppers, corn kernels, peach or nectarine, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese and a pinch of smoked salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Add the hot pasta and a little drizzle of olive oil. Toss well to combine. Top with toasted sunflower seeds and fresh sprouts. Serve warm or at room temperature, but my family personally loves this warm. The salad can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. I have found that the longer it sits, the more flavorful it gets.

TACO SALAD WITH EVERYTHING

Steps:

• In a very large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except Doritos and salad dressing. Toss to mix well.
• Toss in crushed Doritos----toss well. Gradually mix in salad dressing to desired moistness (you may like less or more than the whole 16 oz bottle).
• Place in a very large serving bowl and garnish with avocado slices (if desired) and some cilantro. Best if served right away.

EVERYTHING BAGEL SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put the bagel pieces in a large bowl, drizzle with the olive oil, and toss to coat. Add the poppy seeds, sesame seeds and some salt; toss again. Spread the bagel pieces out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until light golden brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. For the vinaigrette: Put the lemon zest and juice, dill, capers, mustard, and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl; whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make a thick creamy dressing. Taste, and season with salt and pepper. For the salad: Put the croutons, smoked salmon and cream cheese in a large bowl, and then mound the spinach, fennel, cucumber and red onion on top. Spoon some of the vinaigrette around the side of the bowl and toss gently to coat the salad with dressing. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette nicely on individual serving plates and gently mound some salad on top. Serve immediately.

EVERYTHING SALAD

Steps:

• Lightly toast sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat for five minutes, shaking pan frequently. Arrange all ingredients on a platter.

TAGLIATTA AND EVERYTHING SALAD

Steps:

• Let steaks rest to take the chill off. Preheat the grill or a grill pan or large skillet to medium high to high heat.
• Chop garlic, then finely chop herbs and mix together. Add lemon zest over the herb mixture and toss to combine. Add grill seasoning or salt and pepper to the pile and combine. Drizzle steaks with extra-virgin olive oil and rub liberally with herb mixture on all sides.
• Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a medium pan. Peel and slice beets 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick. Simmer beets until just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain beets, cold shock them. Pat beets dry. Trim and slice the fennel into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
• Combine greens in a large shallow bowl or platter.
• Spray grill or grill pan with cooking spray. Grill beets, fennel and steaks 2 minutes on each side until evenly marked. Meat should still be pink inside. Allow meat to rest a few minutes.
• Whisk together the scallions, lemon juice, mustard, cumin, vinegar and stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Dress and season the salad greens. Slice the veggies and scatter over salad. Crumble cheese and arrange over vegetables. Serve salad, slice steak very thin on an angle and arrange meat over individual portions of salad and veggies.

SUMMER EVERYTHING PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside.
• Combine all other ingredients and toss to mix well.
• Add dressing. Toss to coat.
• Chill until ready to serve. At least 1 hour.

SUMMER EVERYTHING PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together dressing ingredients. Set aside.
• Combine all other ingredients and toss to mix well.
• Add dressing. Toss to coat.
• Chill until ready to serve. At least 1 hour.