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POPCORN SALAD



Popcorn Salad image

This salad is a real conversation piece. Whoever heard of popcorn in a salad? If you take it to a dinner, mix the salad and carry the popcorn separately to be added at the last minute.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices bacon
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 cup diced celery
1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
¼ cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
6 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, 1 cup of the cheese, water chestnuts, 1/2 cup bacon, carrots and chives. Mix well. Add popcorn and stir to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 461.1 mg, Sugar 1 g

POPCORN SALAD



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"I make this unique change-of-pace salad all the time," tells Rebecca Page of Franklin, New Hampshire.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup diced celery
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced chives
6 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, celery, 1 cup cheese, water chestnuts, 1/2 cup bacon, carrots and chives; mix well. Add popcorn; stir to coat. Spoon into a lettuce-lined bowl. Top with the remaining cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

TOMATO SOUP WITH CHEDDAR DILL POPCORN AND REUBEN SALAD



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You've never had soup and salad like this. The soup is a creamy tomato garnished with a cheddar dill popcorn and the salad is iceberg lettuce topped with all the fixings of a reuben sandwich. It's a game changing combo!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 large onion
2 large cloves garlic
2 tablespoons butter
EVOO
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon (scant 1/3 palm full) pimenton, smoked sweet paprika
1 teaspoon oregano or marjoram
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 teaspoon sugar or acacia honey
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes (tomatoes with celery, peppers and onions)
1 can (14 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1/4 cup yellow or white cheddar powder
2 tablespoons dry dill
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 cup popcorn kernels
1 stick butter, melted
1/4 cup heavy cream, optional
About 2/3 cup sour cream
About 1/3 cup ketchup, Sir Kensington's preferred brand
About 1/4 cup relish, Wickle's preferred brand
About 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon (scant 1/3 palm full) celery seed
1 head iceberg lettuce
1/2 pound pastrami
1/2 pound brisket or turkey breast
1/2 pound corned beef
3/4 pound Emmentaler, Swiss, Muenster or Muenster with dill
2 half-sour or garlic deli pickles sliced

Steps:

  • Gather your ingredients.
  • For the tomato soup: Peel onion and chop, crush the garlic and chop.
  • In a soup pot over medium to medium-high heat, melt butter into EVOO, 2 turns of the pan. Add the onions and garlic to the pot, season with salt, pepper, pimenton, oregano or marjoram and red chili flakes. Partially cover and soften 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for the Reuben salad: In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire, salt and pepper.
  • Core and quarter the lettuce and thinly slice each quarter wedge.
  • Stack and slice the deli meats and cheese into 1-inch wide strips.
  • To the soup pot, add sugar or honey and stock and bring to boil for 5 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes and fire-roasted tomatoes, simmer 10 minutes more.
  • Combine cheese powder with dill and celery seed.
  • Pop the popcorn in paper bag, rolled up at the top, about 1/4 cup at a time, on high in microwave, about 2 1/2 minutes. (Or cook corn in 2 tablespoons oil in covered pot over medium-high heat.) Transfer popped corn to a large bowl and top with melted butter and a little salt. Toss with cheese and dill topping.
  • Arrange the sliced lettuce on a large plate. Top with meats and cheese and dressing, then garnish with a few slices of deli pickles. Puree the soup with immersion blender. Stir cream if using into soup and serve. Place soup bowls alongside the soup.

POPCORN SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped cornichons, plus 2 tablespoons of the pickling liquid
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large egg
1 cup instant flour (such as Wondra)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 romaine hearts, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, cornichons and their liquid, mustard, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Prepare the salad: Halve the shrimp lengthwise. Whisk the egg and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk the flour, Cajun seasoning and 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. (A piece of shrimp will sizzle on contact.) Dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. Working in batches, fry the shrimp until crisp and golden, turning once, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate; season with salt.
  • Toss the romaine, tomato, onion and bell pepper with the dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among plates and scatter the shrimp on top.

EAST MEETS WEST POPCORN SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (20-oz) package of SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp
1 (12-oz) package broccoli coleslaw mix
1 (11-oz) Mandarin orange segments, drained
1 (8-oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
½ cup prepared sesame ginger salad dressing

Steps:

  • Prepare the shrimp according to package directions and keep warm. Place slaw mix, oranges, water chestnuts and sesame seeds in a medium bowl. Pour dressing over mixture and toss to coat. Spoon slaw mixture on a serving platter and arrange shrimp on top of salad. Food Safety Statement: - Keep frozen until ready to prepare. - Due to differences in appliances, cooking times may vary and require adjustment. - Microwaving not recommended. - For food safety this product must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F - Caution - Product will be hot!

POPCORN CHICKEN SALAD



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Here's a refreshing salad that's great for lunches at work from Teresa Wilkins-Reckard in Monroe, Indiana. "I can mix up the dressing at home, then pick up enough salad ingredients at the store to last for several days," she notes. "My family and friends like it, too. And variations are easy to make." -

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup frozen popcorn chicken
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons honey
2-1/4 teaspoons white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1/2 cup fresh snow peas
1/2 cup canned bean sprouts, drained
1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Bake chicken according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, mustard and oil until smooth., Divide lettuce between two plates; top with the peas, bean sprouts, oranges, chicken and noodles. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 938mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

POPCORN SHRIMP SALAD



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Was sitting in the doctor's office and found this in Food Magazine. If you see the torn out recipe, it was me. For Wondra instant flour, see recipe #438574.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped cornichons, plus 2 tablespoons of the pickling liquid
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large egg
1 cup instant flour (such as Wondra, see Wondra® Instant Flour Substitute)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
kosher salt
vegetable oil, for frying
2 romaine lettuce hearts, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, cornichons and their liquid, mustard, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Prepare the salad: Halve the shrimp lengthwise. Whisk the egg and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk the flour, Cajun seasoning and 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. (A piece of shrimp will sizzle on contact.) Dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. Working in batches, fry the shrimp until crisp and golden, turning once, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate; season with salt.
  • Toss the romaine, tomato, onion and bell pepper with the dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among plates and scatter the shrimp on top.

POPCORN SALAD



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This is a delightful salad that my family members have enjoyed for years. It may come as a surprise that you are adding cooked popcorn to this one, but wait, try it and then tell me how you like it.

Provided by Nancy Manlove

Categories     Other Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c celery, chopped fine
1 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
1 can(s) water chesnuts, finely diced
8 slice cooked bacon, crumbled (divided)
1/4 c carrots, shredded or cut julienne
8-12 black olives
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tbsp minced chives
4 c popped popcorn
lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine celery, water chestnuts,1/2 cup bacon, carrots, and chives with mayonnaise. Mix well.
  • 2. Add popcorn. Stir to coat. Spoon mixture into a lettuce lined bowl. Top with remaining cheese and bacon. Serve immediately. (photo came from Jolly Time Popcorn)

POPCORN CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Popcorn Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup cooked bacon, fried crisp and chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped fine
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
3 cups fresh spinach
3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
3 cups radicchio, chopped
3 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups popcorn chicken, cooked per package directions
1/4 cup sunflower seeds, toasted and salted
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • To Prepare the Dressing: Mix together ranch dressing, bacon, green onion and parsley; set aside.
  • For The Base: Chop romaine and radicchio then toss with spinach leaves. Place across large serving platter or in serving bowl.
  • To Assemble: Take the already prepared salad base and drizzling over the top the reserved salad dressing. Over the dressing sprinkle the cheese and sunflower seeds. Around the edge of the container (bowl or platter) alternate between a wedge of egg, small pile of chicken and small piles of diced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.8, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 169.9, Sodium 617.8, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 14.1

POPCORN SALAD RECIPE



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Provided by kdet

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mayonnaise
2/3 cup white sugar
3 Tbsp white vinegar
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 cups chopped water chestnuts (2 cans)
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz bag)
1/2 lb Maple flavored bacon, fried crisp and broken
6.5 oz bag white Old Dutch Gourmet popcorn

Steps:

  • INSTRUCTIONS Combine mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar. Pour over vegetables, cheese, and bacon. Toss well. Just before serving, add the popcorn and toss again to mix. Keeps for up to two week in the fridge. Add more popcorn to freshen up.

POPCORN SALAD



Popcorn Salad image

Yes it really does say popcorn salad! It's from my Taste of Home cookbook. I tried it and to my surprise it was good!

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Pork

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup diced celery
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced chives
6 cups popped popcorn (3/4 cup uncooked popcorn makes about 6 cups popped)

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine the mayo, celery, 1 cup of cheese, water chestnuts, 1/2 cup bacon, carrots and chives; mix well.
  • Add popcorn; stir to coat.
  • Spoon into a lettuce-lined bowl top with remaining cheese and bacon serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.3, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 225.2, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.6

POPCORN SALAD # 2



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People raise their eyebrows when I tell them I am serving popcorn salad! They think I am kidding. One of the surprising things about this salad is that the popcorn doesn't get soggy if you happen to have some left over for the next day. Try this--bet you will like it! It is hardy enough to serve as salad lunch along with crusty bread or crackers.

Provided by Gwanny Hill

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup celery, sliced thinly on diagnonal
1/2 cup radish, thinly sliced
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced with some of tops included
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, halved
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup ripe olives, drained
1/2-3/4 head lettuce, shredded and added later
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package microwave popcorn, popped and added immediately after popping (just before ready to serve)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Combine celery, radishes, onion, water chestnuts, bacon and chives in large bowl and mix well.
  • Set aside.
  • When ready to serve, add lettuce; pop popcorn and add immediately to the vegetables along with cheese and mayonnaise.
  • Toss until mayonnaise is evenly distributed.

POPCORN SHRIMP WINTER SALAD



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Found this recipe in a military commissary magazine, December 2008. I've not tried this myself, but it looks yummy.

Provided by Color Guard Mom

Categories     Winter

Time 15m

Yield 2 salads, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (20 ounce) package sea pak popcorn shrimp
1/2 head green leaf lettuce or 1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 granny smith apple, peeled and sliced
blue cheese, crumbled
walnuts
fresh ground black pepper
balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Prepare the shrimp according to package directions.
  • Divide lettuce among bowls. Add apple, blue cheese crumbles and walnuts.
  • Top salads with shrimp and drizzle with dressing.

POPCORN SALAD



Popcorn Salad image

Any excuse to make this yummy salad will do! Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated, just remember to add the popcorn Immediately before serving!

Provided by Keri Seitz

Categories     Other Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c water chestnuts, chopped
1 c celery, chopped
1/2 c onion, chopped
3/4 c crisp bacon bits
1 c cheese, shredded
3/4 c mayonnaise
3/4 c sugar (optional)
8 c popcorn, popped

Steps:

  • 1. Mix ingredients. Add Popcorn JUST before serving!

POPCORN SALAD



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one of the women brought this salad to quilting, wasn't to sure about it, but it is wonderful. One of my favorites.

Provided by shawn eide

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 c chopped celery
2 c grated cheese
1 bag(s) old dutch gourmet white popcorn

Steps:

  • 1. encountered a glitch to above add 2 cups mayonnaise,2/3 cup sugar ,2 to 3 tblsp cider vinegar. in serving bowl combine water chestnuts, bacon, celery, and cheese. In separate bowl make dressing. Combine mayo sugar and vinegar. Add the popcorn and dressing just before serving

GREEK SALAD WITH POPCORN CHEESE



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Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large tomatoes, cubed
2 Lebanese cucumbers, cubed
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup cubed Kefalotyri or sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook's Notes: If you don't have a deep fryer, heat 2 tablespoons/30 ml oil in a pan at medium-high heat. Carefully place the cheese cubes in pan and lightly fry on both sides until golden, about 1 minute.
  • Mix the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, avocado in a large bowl with the dill, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice.
  • Deep fry the cheese at 375 degrees F for approximately 2 minutes. The cheese must be served immediately or it will harden again within a couple minutes.
  • Toss the salad and garnish with fried cheese on top.

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