Best Sandra Lee Bread Salad Recipes

TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Dice the tomatoes into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
• To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and basil and toss. Add the bread, toss, and spoon onto a serving platter, topping with mozzarella.

CANDIED WALNUT BUTTER SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line a large cookie sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, add 6 tablespoons sugar and orange-tangerine juice. Bring to a simmer, and then add walnuts. Cook until sugar is absorbed and mixture starts to caramelize around walnuts, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Toss walnuts in cinnamon-sugar. Place walnuts in single layer on prepared cookie sheet. Bake until walnuts appear crystallized and toasted, about 8 minutes. Set aside
• Place 4 to 6 dry lettuce leaves on each plate. Randomly place orange segments, onion slices, and walnuts on top of each lettuce bed. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of dressing on top of each salad and serve.

SANDRA LEE'S CHICK PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.

SIMPLE WHITE BEAN CAESAR WITH HERB GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the herb garlic bread: In a medium bowl, stir together the butter, basil, parsley and garlic. Spread the herb butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread. Reserve half the garlic bread for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Garlic Bread Pizza. Place the other pieces onto a baking sheet, buttered-side up, and put it into the oven until the bread is warmed through and browned around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes.
• For the salad: In a bowl large enough to hold the salad, whisk together the mayonnaise, cheese, mustard, Worcestershire and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add the beans and toss to coat. Add the lettuce and toss to coat with the dressing. Transfer to a platter or divide the salad evenly among 4 large plates. Serve with a piece of the garlic bread.

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Line a sheet pan with Silpat (or with aluminum foil, sprayed with non-stick spray).
• In a 10" skillet over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons of orange juice (or tangerine juice-- or a combination).
• Bring to a simmer, then add the walnuts.
• Cook until sugar is absorbed and mixture starts to caramelize around walnuts, stirring constantly-- about 2 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar.
• Toss the walnuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• Place walnuts in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
• Bake until walnuts appear crystallized and toasted (approximately 8 or more minutes).
• Set aside.
• Place 4 to 6 dry butter lettuce leaves on each plate.
• Randomly place orange segments, onion slices and walnuts on top of each lettuce bed.
• Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of dressing on top of each salad and serve.
• (We prefer a Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette).
• Enjoy!

SANDRA LEE BREAD SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, and capers.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and oil; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour dressing over vegetables and toss thoroughly but gently.
• Spread croutons in a single layer in a large serving bowl. Spoon vegetables evenly over the croutons and pour any remaining liquid in the bowl over all.

CRAB LOUIE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine crabmeat, mayonnaise, and relish. Set aside.
• In a large chilled owl, combine the two types of lettuce. Spoon the crabmeat mixture into the center. Arrange the remaining ingredients around the crabmeat mixture.

CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, toss together the corn, apples, fennel, and onion. (Reserve 1 cup of the mixture for the Corn Puddings recipe.) Add the parsley and cumin and season with salt and pepper, to taste. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and oil. (Reserve 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette for the Round 2 Salad recipe.) Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss well to coat.