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50 SALAD RECIPES: BEST CHOPPED SALAD & MORE!

50 Salad Recipes: Best Chopped Salad & More! image

This chopped salad recipe will amaze everyone around the table! Italian dressing, crunchy veggies and Parmesan combine into something greater than the sum of its parts.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 recipe Homemade Italian Dressing
1 Romaine heart (3 cups)
5 cups leafy lettuce
1 large shallot
1 English cucumber (2 cups chopped)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup ripe green olives, halved
1/2 cup jarred sliced pepperoncini
1/4 cup Parmesan shavings or shreds, plus more to serve
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

Make the Homemade Italian Dressing.
Chop romaine and lettuce. Thinly slice the shallot. Peel and chop cucumber. Slice tomatoes and olives in half.
Mix together all the ingredients for the salad, including the dressing, and toss to combine. If making in advance, refrigerate the components separately; bring the dressing to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Sugar 1.3 g, Sodium 49.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg

MY FAVORITE BEET SALAD

My Favorite Beet Salad image

Fresh roasted beets over a bed of baby spinach with tomatoes, avocados, onions and feta cheese drizzled with a balsamic dressing. You can cut this recipe in half for 4 servings, though it so good the next day too that I always make plenty.

Provided by monkeydoo3

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 large beets, trimmed
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
2 tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-sized pieces
½ red onion, chopped, or to taste
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place the beets into a large bowl, and drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Lay out 2 large squares of aluminum foil on a work surface, and place 3 beets onto the center of each sheet. Fold the aluminum foil into 2 envelopes, sealing the beets into the packets; place the packets into a baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Check for tenderness after 1 hour by piercing a beet with a fork. Open the foil, and allow the beets to cool until they can be handled; peel, and slice.
Lay out the spinach leaves on an attractive oblong-shaped serving platter. Sprinkle pieces of tomato and avocado over the spinach leaves, and top with chopped red onion. Lay the sliced warm beets over the salad, and top with crumbled feta cheese.
Whisk together balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and Dijon mustard until smooth; pour over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 400.3 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

MY FAVORITE CHICKEN SALAD

My Favorite Chicken Salad image

I'm a huge fan of chicken salad and have tried so many different variations over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. Simple, refreshing flavors and great texture make it wonderful on a sandwich or just served over a bed of lettuce!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories Salad

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
3 stalks celery, finely diced
¾ cup chopped pecans
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Stir chicken, celery, pecans, mayonnaise, yellow onion, relish, mustard, pepper, dill, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl until well combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 384.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

MY FAVORITE SALAD

My Favorite Salad image

I just love this. You can alter it to your taste with the choice of nuts, but I think that sliced almonds are perfect. I serve this with dressing Recipe #154351, after omitting 3/4 of the oil. All of my amounts are estimates, as I sprinkle the toppings on to my taste. I think this salad works for all seasons but it is especially pretty and festive during the holidays.

Provided by Melissa and her Pan

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 2m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 ounces crumbled chevre cheese (soft goat cheese)
3 ounces baby greens

Steps:

Toss the greens with a drizzle of the dressing- just enough to gently coat it, not to wet or overpower the salad.
Sprinkle on the cranberries, almonds, and goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 292.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 17.2

MY FAVORITE MACARONI SALAD

My Favorite Macaroni Salad image

What would summer, or anytime really, be without macaroni salad? The variations are endless, but this one is my favorite. I hope you will give it a try and enjoy it as I do.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup black olives, chopped
2 eggs, hardboiled and chopped
1/4 cup pimiento, chopped

Steps:

Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix gently.
Cover and place in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 818.7, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6, Protein 8.1

MY FAVORITE SPINACH SALAD

My Favorite Spinach Salad image

We enjoy having salad for supper. This recipe is a favorite and is quite filling. This is my version of the spinach salad they serve at The Angus Barn, a very popular restaurant in Raleigh, NC. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories Pork

Time 5m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 (12 -16 ounce) jar of your favorite refrigerated poppy seed dressing

Steps:

Place freshly washed spinach on individual plates.
Sprinkle with chopped hard boiled eggs and crumbled bacon.
Spread sliced onion on top.
Drizzle with poppyseed dressing.
Serves 4 small or 2 meal size.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.7, Fat 64.7, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 543.4, Sodium 1169.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 31.9

MY FAVORITE TOSSED SALAD

My Favorite Tossed Salad image

I came up with this combination as a teen and it has always been my favorite. You can use any salad dressing of your choice and top with boiled eggs, sunflower seeds, cheese, croutons, bacon bits or whatever you choose. My preference with this one...just serve it like it is. The juices from the tomatoes are all the dressing I require! It is very colorful, light and refreshing! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Provided by Cindy Lynn

Categories Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cucumber, unpeeled and sliced
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 green pepper, sliced and cut into bite size pieces
2 -3 tomatoes, unpeeled and cut into large chunks
1/2-1 bermuda onion, sliced and rings separated

Steps:

Toss together in large bowl.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 13, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1.8

MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD

My Favorite Avocado Salad image

Tangy lime dressing is the perfect topper for this avocado salad. Toasted walnuts make for crunchy goodness, but try it with any kind of nut you like. -Ilia Kaku, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 medium avocados, peeled and cubed
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
LIME DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash sugar

Steps:

Drizzle lemon juice over avocados. In a serving bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, onion, walnuts and avocados. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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