Recipes for your favorite salads?

[Ringo1]

Hmm. Do Lettuce Wraps from PF Changs count as a salad????

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

Hmm. Do Lettuce Wraps from PF Changs count as a salad????

Of course! Actually they should count for every food group as they are so darn good!

I have another recipe that I've made that's very different yet very enjoyable. Not quite a salad, but more like salad on a sandwich. It does have very strong flavors so taste test while you make it.

Chicken Parm Salad Subs (Rachel Ray)
Ingredients

* 1/3 cup vegetable stock
* 1 cup packed basil leaves
* A handful fresh flat-leaf parsley
* A handful fresh mint leaves
* 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 large clove garlic, peeled
* Kosher salt
* 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
* 4 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and sliced lengthwise into thin strips
* 1 small red onion or 1/2 medium onion, very thinly sliced or chopped
* 1 rotisserie chicken
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 4 sesame sub rolls, split
* Olive oil and herb potato chips, for serving

Directions

Combine vegetable stock with herbs in food processor. Turn processor on and stream in the extra-virgin olive oil. Finely chop the garlic then mash into a paste with some salt using the flat side of your knife. Transfer basil dressing to a salad bowl and stir in the garlic paste along with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Add the tomatoes, and onions. Remove the skin from the chicken and chop or shred into bite-size pieces to yield about 4 cups. Add the chicken to the salad bowl and season with black pepper. Toss the salad and adjust seasonings. Fill sub rolls with the chicken salad and serve with a few olive oil chips alongside

[RachelandSadie]

1lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp. yellow mustard
2 roma tomatoes diced
2 stalks of romaine lettuce shredded
1 red onion diced
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup hamb. or dill pickles diced
4 sesame seed bun tops sliced in 1/4 inch strips


Heat oven to 425 degrees and toast bun strips for 8-10 min

Brown and drain hamburger with some of the chopped onion mixed into the meat. After straining add the ketchup, mustard, and pickles.

Shred the lettuce and add to a large salad dish, layer the hamburger mixture on top of the lettuce and then add the tomatoes and cheese. Add more onions if desired and then layer the toasted buns on top.

[lynnelily]

Raspberry salad
baby spinach
fresh raspberries
chopped pecans
thinly sliced cucumber

Raspberry vinegar dressing ( use fat free)

Chili chicken salad
romaine lettuce
low fat shredded cheddar cheese
grilled chicken breast lightly seasoned with chili powder
green onions
kidney beans
salsa for dressing it low cal and really good on salad

cheese burger salad

cooked ground sirloin
low fat shredded cheddar cheese
onions
pickles
diced tomato
lettuce
low fat thousand island dressing

these are a few of my favorites

[stovesj]

I have not tried this yet, but this salad dressing sounds like it would be delicious. It makes enough dressing for 8 cups of romaine lettuce plus any ingredients you want to add to it:

Lemon Yoghurt Salad Dressing

1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
1/3 cup chopped Italian Parsley
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, pressed
fine sea salt

Another thought that came to my mind is soup if you get tired of having salad. This is my minestrone soup recipe and it's very easy to adjust with whatever you have on hand.

Minestrone Soup

Olive oil
1/4 of a large onion, diced
3 or 4 cloves of garlic. diced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 large potato, peeled and diced in 1/2 inch cubes
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 can 15 oz. white beans, undrained
1 can 15 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups water
4 teas low sodium beef base
salt and pepper to taste
1 teas dried thyme
1 teas dried basil
1 T dried parsley
1 bay leaf
2 cups baby spinach, sliced in 1/4 inch strips
1/2 cup small sea shell pasta (added at end)
romano or parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Directions

Saute onion, garlic and celery in olive oil until opaque. Add remaining ingredients except sea shells and spinach. Heat through and simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Add spinach and pasta, stir and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Serve with freshly grated romano or parmesan cheese.

I use "Better Than Bullion" from Costco because it's cheaper and lower in sodium than canned beef broth. You can use any form you want just adjust it for the 3 cups of water.

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

Oriental Chicken Salad

Any variety of lettuce greens
(I like a mixture of leaf lettuce, romaine, and spinnach)
Oven roasted chicken breasts cut into strips
mandarin oranges
sliced almonds
Chinese noodles (not sure if this is the correct or appropriate name. they are with the international foods)

Toss together desired amounts of each and top with favorite dressing, but Raspberry Vinigarette or Lemon Poppyseed dressing is very good. It is also good with any other vegetables and boiled egg.

That sounds wonderful! Wendy's made an Oriental Salad similar to that about a year ago that I loved.

[celstu1]

I love Panera Bread's chicken salad

Fuji Apple Chicken
All-natural, antibiotic-free chicken, mixed field greens, romaine lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onions, pecans, Gorgonzola, apple chips & white balsamic apple vinaigrette.

I LOVE salad. I love adding fun things to it, like avocado, bean sprouts, feta cheese, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, apples, dried cranberries, crispy noodles, slivered almonds, candied pecans. Almost anything goes good in a salad!

[suda]

Tomatoes and round mozarella cheese cut into 1/4 inch round slices, alternate and overlap on round plate -sprinkle with olive oil and finely chopped basil. Great for BBQs or large gatherings when you need to take a plate, really yum.

[Cha Cha]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

Oriental Chicken Salad

Any variety of lettuce greens
(I like a mixture of leaf lettuce, romaine, and spinnach)
Oven roasted chicken breasts cut into strips
mandarin oranges
sliced almonds
Chinese noodles (not sure if this is the correct or appropriate name. they are with the international foods)

Toss together desired amounts of each and top with favorite dressing, but Raspberry Vinigarette or Lemon Poppyseed dressing is very good. It is also good with any other vegetables and boiled egg.

Now that I am home here is a dressing recipe

Poppy Seed Dressing (wonderful)
1 cup vinegar
2 1/4 cup salad oil
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 dry onion
1 Tablespoon poppy seed

In a blender, add the vinegar and turn on. Slowly add the oil till mixed well. Ad the rest of the ingredients and blend unitl smooth and thickened.

Honestly though, I like the Maple Grove Farms of Vermont Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette. It is 0 Fat, 7g sugar, and only 160 mg. sodium. Best of all the serving size is 2T, and that is plenty. It is a great dressing for low sodium diets for this salad.

[ladyjane]

There are many versions of the Seven Layer Salad. It looks best when served in a clear glass bowl...a truffle bowl works well. I just copied this recipe off of the web as it is the closest to the one that I make:

Seven Layer Salad Recipe - 7-Layer Salad Recipe or 24 Hour Salad


Ingredients:
6 cups chopped lettuce
salt and pepper
6 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
8 to 16 ounces bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup sliced green onion with tops
paprika
Preparation:
Place 3 cups of the lettuce in bottom of large bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer egg slices over lettuce in bowl and sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Continue to layer vegetables in this order: peas, remaining lettuce, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese, along with light sprinklings of salt and pepper. Combine mayonnaise and sugar; spread over top, spreading to edge of bowl to cover entire salad. Cover and chill 24 hours or overnight. Garnish with green onion and a little paprika. Toss before serving.
This salad serves 12 to 15.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Cha Cha

1 Tablespoon poppy seed

I have to mention...I have been using poppy seeds in some sauteed veggie lately, and all I can say is - what rock have I been hiding under?

Wow, so many good salads here. SUDA, I *love* that salad too! Fresh basil is so delicious. Here is a recipe for it (though, it's so simple...you can wing it):

Insalata Caprese Salad - Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Plate

1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Coarse salt to taste*
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons drained capers (optional)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

In a circular design around the side of a serving plate, alternate fresh mozzarella slices on a large platter (or on individual plates if you are doing individual portions) with sliced tomatoes, overlapping for effect.

Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle liberally over the slices. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Sprinkle capers over the top.

Just before serving, drizzle on some top-quality extra-virgin olive oil. NOTE: Insalata Caprese should never be allowed to sit in oil for any length of time and become soggy, and no vinegar of any kind goes on true Insalata Caprese!

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I have to mention...I have been using poppy seeds in some sauteed veggie lately, and all I can say is - what rock have I been hiding under?

Wow, so many good salads here. SUDA, I *love* that salad too! Fresh basil is so delicious. Here is a recipe for it (though, it's so simple...you can wing it):

Insalata Caprese Salad - Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Plate

1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Coarse salt to taste*
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons drained capers (optional)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

In a circular design around the side of a serving plate, alternate fresh mozzarella slices on a large platter (or on individual plates if you are doing individual portions) with sliced tomatoes, overlapping for effect.

Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle liberally over the slices. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Sprinkle capers over the top.

Just before serving, drizzle on some top-quality extra-virgin olive oil. NOTE: Insalata Caprese should never be allowed to sit in oil for any length of time and become soggy, and no vinegar of any kind goes on true Insalata Caprese!

i make a similar tomato salad.

Sliced tomatoes
Mozerella cheese
Basil leaves or crushed basil
Aged balsalmic vinegar
olive oil

Layer the sliced tomatoes then sprinkle them with basil. drizzel a mixture of olive oil and balsalmic to taste over the tomatoes and top with slices of cheese.

YUMMMMMM

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

i make a similar tomato salad.

Sliced tomatoes
Mozerella cheese
Basil leaves or crushed basil
Aged balsalmic vinegar
olive oil

Layer the sliced tomatoes then sprinkle them with basil. drizzel a mixture of olive oil and balsalmic to taste over the tomatoes and top with slices of cheese.

YUMMMMMM

also i love tomato and cumcumber salad. it's just sliced up tomatoes and cucumbers in a wishbone Italian dressing.

[chachi]

I just like a good old regular salad with toppings added. I put cherrie tomatoes, bacos, santa fe crispies, and baby croutons topped with poppyseed dressing. It is so good I had it tonight

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

also i love tomato and cumcumber salad. it's just sliced up tomatoes and cucumbers in a wishbone Italian dressing.

That's funny, me and hubs *love* this salad! We use Zesty Italian instead of regular. His best friend visits here about once a year and he always asks Tony on the sly "So, is Ann going to make that one salad while I'm here?" -- as if it's somethin' special . It really is yummy though, but beyond simple.