Best Wilted Caesar Salad With Red Onion And Ham Recipes

HAM CAESAR SALAD

Ham Caesar Salad image

"One bite, and you'll fall in love with this combo! Serve with fresh iced tea and banana splits for a casual menu that won't heat up your kitchen." Mary Ann Schlabach - Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
2 medium nectarines, chopped
2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup Caesar salad croutons
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
4 teaspoons chopped onion
4 teaspoons half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash pepper

Steps:

In a serving bowl, combine the salad mix, nectarines, ham, cilantro, croutons and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CLASSIC WILTED LETTUCE SALAD

Classic Wilted Lettuce Salad image

When we were kids, my sister and I would prepare the freshly picked lettuce for this wilted lettuce salad recipe, rinsing it several times and carefully drying it. As we did so, we quibbled about the portions we'd each have. Somehow, it seems she always managed to get more! We still can't get enough of this salad. -Doris Natvig, Jesup, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, cut up
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions with tops, sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 to 10 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , To the hot drippings, add the vinegar, water, onions, sugar, salt and pepper, stirring until sugar is dissolved. , Place lettuce in a salad bowl; immediately pour dressing over and toss lightly. Top with egg. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WILTED CAESAR SALAD WITH RED ONION AND HAM

Wilted Caesar Salad With Red Onion and Ham image

This is a really good salad and a great way to use your leftover ham. I used balsamic vinegar in this recipe, but cannot wait to try it with red wine vinegar. The browned pine nuts and the croutons gave this salad a nice crunch. A great twist on Caesar salad!

Provided by Karen B

Categories Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin or butter divided. (if reducing fat, omit 2 of the tablespoons of fat and spray cooking pan generously with cooking spray)
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
4 oz pine nuts
1/2 c red onion (preferably long and thinly sliced segments)
2/3 c diced ham (smoked chicken or turkey can also be used)
2 slice whole grain bread cut into crouton-sized chunks ( thick slices from an artisan loaf, or use pre-packaged croutons if desired)
4 large artichoke hearts, cubed
4 large romaine lettuce leaves, coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp red wine or balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 to 4 Tbsp shredded cheese(s) ( you choose, all one or a mixture of asiago, cheddar, mozarella, provolone, romano, or swiss)

Steps:

1. (NOTE: If reducing the fat spray pan generously with PAM Olive Oil Spray) In a medium saucepan melt 2 tablespoons of butter or heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add minced garlic, onion, and stir to coat. When onion begins to soften, add cubed ham and pine nuts and stir to coat. While mixture cooks...cube the whole grain bread and add 2 tablespoons of oil or butter to the mixture...when butter melts, stir in bread cubes and continue to cook until the bread and nuts begin to toast and the ham starts to brown.
2. While this cooks...chop the lettuce and arrange on a serving platter. Chop the artichoke and distribute over lettuce. When mixture in the pan has sufficiently browned, remove from heat and immediately pour hot ingredients over the cold lettuce in the platter. Return the pan to the burner and add the 2 tablespoons vinegar, stirring to de-glaze the pan for about a minute (trying to get the flavor off the bottom of pan into the vinegar.) Pour the hot vinegar over the ingredients on the platter and toss. Sprinkle with parmesan and shredded cheese... and enjoy!