Best Three Step Salad Recipes

THREE-STEP TACO SALAD

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This Southwestern-style salad is layered with crunchy tortilla chips, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, olives, cheese and a zippy meat mixture, then drizzled with a snappy salsa dressing. "My family loves it," says Phyllis Schmalz of Kansas City, Kansas. "You will, too!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
3/4 cup water
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
4 cups baked tortilla chip scoops, broken
8 cups shredded lettuce, divided
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped, divided
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
2/3 cup fat-free sour cream
2/3 cup salsa

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, layer tortilla chips, 7 cups lettuce, beans, half of tomatoes, olives, half of cheese and meat mixture. Top with remaining tomatoes, cheese and lettuce. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and salsa. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THREE-STEP SALAD

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IF YOU don't try this refreshing salad, you have missed the best! The crisp greens and bright oranges make it colorful, and the sweet caramelized almonds create a unique crunch. This salad is a special treat for family and company. -Les Cunningham, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons sugar
6 cups torn romaine
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup sliced celery
3 green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir almonds and sugar until almonds are coated and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Spread the almonds on heavy-duty foil to cool; gently bread apart. , In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, oranges, celery and onions. Top with almonds. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over the salad and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THREE STEP SALAD

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This is my Dressed up version of salad. Simple and delish.

Provided by Shelley Simpson @Shellasim

Categories Salads

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup(s) sliced almonds
3 tablespoon(s) sugar
6 cup(s) torn romaine lettuce
1 can(s) (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup(s) sliced celery
3 - green onions, sliced
DRESSING:
1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil
1/4 cup(s) vinegar
2 to 3 teaspoon(s) sugar (or to your taste)
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder

Steps:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir almonds and sugar until almonds are coated and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Spread the almonds on heavy-duty foil to cool; gently break apart.
In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, oranges, celery and onions. Top with almonds.
In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over the salad and toss gently. Serve and enjoy.