Best Moms Surprise Salad Recipes

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MOM'S SALAD



Mom's Salad image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, large diced
1 cucumber, large diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and onions in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, sour cream, oregano and garlic in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with more freshly cracked black pepper over the top.

MOM'S BABY POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup prepared slaw dressing
3/8 cup sweet relish
1 tablespoon dark mustard
1/4 cup pickle juice, from the relish
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 small stalk celery, diced
1/3 cup chopped white onion
1/2 hard boiled egg, chopped
8 cups cooked, peeled potatoes

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Add potatoes. Chill.

MOM'S SIMPLE SALAD



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This is a very simple green salad my mom used to put on the table every night. She was able to get kids who never ate their vegetables to love this salad. I think the secret is in the vinaigrette: it's got the perfect level of acidity to balance out all the greens.

Provided by Naomi Pomeroy

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head green leaf lettuce, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1/8 head red cabbage
2 carrots, peeled
2 radishes
2 green onions
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons plus 1½ teaspoon
3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • For the salad: In a large bowl, add the lettuce, celery, and tomato. Thinly slice the cabbage. Cut the carrots in half lengthwise, then slice. Shave the radishes on a mandoline. Thinly slice the green tops of the onions. Add everything to the bowl and refrigerate while making the vinaigrette.
  • For the vinaigrette: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add olive oil, vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Cover and shake. Spoon vinaigrette from the bottom of the jar onto a piece of lettuce and taste.
  • Assemble the salad: Season the chilled greens with ¼ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Give the dressing a stir and then drizzle around the outer edge of the bowl. Gently toss with your hands to combine. Taste one more time, adjust seasoning, and serve.

MOM'S SURPRISE SALAD



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I took this dish to a birthday party -- adults, not kids -- and everyone thought it was the best. (They also wanted the recipe).

Provided by Marlene Fields

Categories     Gelatin Salads

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box family size lemon jello
2 c boiling water
1 c chopped nuts
1 c chopped celery
2 small pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 medium can crushed pineapple
8 oz cool whip

Steps:

  • 1. Drain the pineapple, reserving juice.
  • 2. Mix the drained pineapple with the walnuts, celery, and cream cheese.
  • 3. Add reserved juice and mix again.
  • 4. Stir in the Cool Whip.
  • 5. Add the mixture to the Jell-O.
  • 6. Refrigerate in a 9 x 13 dish.

SURPRISE APPLE SALAD



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Chunks of Snicker candy bars are the sweet surprises in this fast fix from Elaine Sabacky. "My busy daughter introduced me to this easy apple salad," writes the Litchfield, Minnesota cook. "My husband and I think it's great."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 Snickers candy bars (2.07 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SURPRISE SALAD



Surprise Salad image

Provided by Ruth A. Matson

Categories     Salad     Bean     Egg     Herb     Potato     Mayonnaise     Beet     Summer     Lettuce     House & Garden

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion juice
3/4 cup French dressing
1 cup cooked diced potatoes
1 cup cooked diced green beans
1 cup cooked diced beets
1/3 cup mayonnaise
Lettuce
1 hard-cooked egg
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Add the mustard and onion juice to the French dressing. While the vegetables are still warm, marinate them separately, each in 3/4 cup of the dressing. Set to chill for at least an hour.
  • To serve, combine the potatoes and beans with the mayonnaise, and put them in a bowl lined with lettuce. Arrange the diced beets over the beans and potatoes. Rice the egg over these and sprinkle all with the chives and dill. Serve with marinated herring, or with thin rye bread sandwiches of cream cheese and anchovy paste.

MOM'S CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is the recipe that my mom made when I was small. It is still one of my favorites. Some friends add a little green onion to the recipe. My kids and I just aren't raw onion fans. Enjoy!

Provided by LISAPAV

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
4 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, dill, and seasoned salt. Mix in the cucumber slices, tossing to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 215.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

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