Best Simple Crunchy Salad Recipes

QUICK CRUNCHY APPLE SALAD

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Pair crunchy toppings with smooth vanilla in this apple salad with yogurt recipe. You'll love this creative combination! -Kathy Armstrong, Post Falls, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 tablespoons vanilla yogurt
6 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
2 medium red apples, chopped
1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, whipped topping and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Add apples and cranberries; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with walnuts and remaining cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY TOSSED SALAD

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Count on compliments, not leftovers, when you share this fun, tossed salad at your next gathering. It's so easy to throw together, and someone always asks for the recipe. -Deborah Weisberger, Mullett Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large head iceberg lettuce, sliced
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
4 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Chill for 1 hour. , Just before serving, in a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, bacon, almonds, sesame seeds and onions in a large bowl. Whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SIMPLE CRUNCHY SALAD

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Make and share this Simple Crunchy Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce
1/2 yellow sweet pepper
1/2 orange sweet bell pepper
1/2 red sweet pepper
1/2 green sweet pepper
1 large tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Wash romaine and spin dry, cut in bite sized pieces, not tooo small.
Slice all of the peppers into sticks.
Slice the tomato into small wedges.
Layer the lettuce and pepper sticks in a salad bowl,sprinkle with salt and pepper, mix.
Place tomato wedges around the the top.
Sprinkle to taste with salt and pepper.
I serve it as is, if you prefer dressing, choose your favourite or put several choices on the table so each person can choose their favourite.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.5, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 307.1, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 3

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