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Serendipity
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PrayingWishingHopingALOT

need salad idea

I feel like I always make the same ones. Can you ladies give me some salad ideas.

The basics I usually have is arugula, olives, cucumbers...now tell me what else would make a good salad that could be used as a meal.

Quick and easy too.

Message edited 7/27/2011 9:39:53 AM.

Posted 7/27/11 9:38 AM
 
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MorningCuppaCoffee
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Name:
Allison

Re: need salad idea

Red onion.
Feta.
Walnuts or some other kind of nut.
Craisins.

Dressing of your choice (I usually make a red wine vinagerette, DH likes French on everything).

Posted 7/27/11 9:48 AM
 

maybeamommy
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Re: need salad idea

copying and pasting from an old thread.

here's what we love. i'll give you "our" names for them (i name everything so DH knows how to request a certain meal! haha)

"SoCal Salad"

mixed greens
sliced granny smith apple
candied walnuts
sprinkle of goat cheese
dried cranberries
halved red seedless grapes
+ or - chicken

with raspberry walnut vinaigrette


"Chipotle Chicken Salad"

crunchy romaine
roasted corn
grilled chicken
pico de gallo
sliced avocado
cotija cheese

with chipotle lime vinaigrette

(variation)

"Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad"

marinated, grilled chicken breast
romaine
roasted corn
pico de gallo
sliced avocado
black beans
pepper jack cheese
homemade tortilla strips or tostada shell

with cilantro citrus dressing


"Side salad"

mixed greens
wedges of roma romatoes
sliced english cucumbers
shaved fresh parmesan

with balsamic vinaigrette

"Special salad"

romaine
cucumber
tomato
bocconcini
slices of provolone & soppressata (stack them together, alternating each, then slice into thin strips)

with oil & vinegar

"Grilled veggie salad" - variation on Giada recipe

romaine
butter lettuce
tomato
grilled corn
grilled zucchini
grilled shrimp, chopped
cubed avocado

with agave citrus vinaigrette

Posted 7/27/11 9:49 AM
 

MrsPorkChop
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Member since 5/05

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Name:
Missy

Re: need salad idea

arugala
shaved parmigana
cherry tomatoes
balsamic and olive oil
salt pepper

romaine
cesar dressing
crutons
a sqeeze of lemon


mixed greens
walnuts
blue cheese
dried cherries
rasberry vinegarette

romaine
cucumber
tomato
a good ranch dressing

ice berg wedge
blue cheese crumbles
tomato
red onion slices
blue cheese dressing


spinach
slivered almonds
drained canned mandarin orange wedges
sliced green onions
orange jiuce, lemon juice olive oil vinagerette


Tomato-Peach Salad: Toss tomato and peach wedges with red onion slices. Drizzle with cider vinegar and olive oil; season with sugar, salt and pepper.


Champagne Greens: Whisk 1 part champagne vinegar with 3 parts olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss with Boston lettuce.


Southwestern Cobb: Puree equal parts mayo and buttermilk with hot sauce, cilantro, scallion, orange zest, garlic and salt. Drizzle over romaine, diced avocado and jicama, orange segments and crumbly sharp cheese.


Tomatoes with Mint: Sprinkle heirloom tomato chunks with salt, pepper and sliced shallots; set aside 5 minutes. Top with fresh mint; drizzle with olive oil and white wine vinegar.




Chicken-Mango Salad: Whisk 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and honey, some grated ginger and ¼ cup olive oil; toss with shredded grilled chicken, mesclun greens and diced mango.


Cantaloupe Carpaccio: Slice cantaloupe extra-thin (a mandoline works best). Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice;
top with pepper and ricotta.

Greek Cucumber Salad: Mix red onion slices, chopped cucumber, kalamata olive halves, dill and feta. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.

Panzanella: Marinate tomato chunks in olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper for 10 minutes. Soak
stale bread in water for 5 minutes; drain, then toss with the tomatoes. Add sliced red onion, celery and fresh herbs.


Tricolor Salad: Whisk 1 part balsamic vinegar with 3 parts olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss with arugula, escarole and radicchio.

Tabuli with Pine Nuts: Mix cooked bulgur, toasted pine nuts, lemon juice, scallions, olive oil, salt and pepper; add diced tomatoes, mint and parsley.


Spinach Salad: Whisk 1 part red wine vinegar with 3 parts walnut oil, shallots, salt and pepper. Toss with baby spinach, goat cheese and walnuts.


Corn Salad - Cut the kernels off an ear of corn; sauté in olive oil with yellow squash slices. Toss with yellow grape tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.


Cornbread Caesar: Toss cubed cornbread with melted butter, salt and cayenne on a baking sheet; bake at 400 degrees, 12 to 15 minutes. Toss romaine and chopped tomato with Caesar dressing (see No. 9); top with the cornbread croutons.


Watermelon-Feta Salad: Whisk 1 part white wine vinegar with 3 parts olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss with baby arugula, red onion slices, watermelon cubes, crumbled feta, niçoise olives and fresh oregano.



Bistro Bacon Salad: Chop and fry bacon; combine the drippings with cider vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss with mesclun greens; top with the bacon and a poached egg.


Greek Rice Salad: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt and allspice. Toss with chopped cucumber and tomato, scallions, parsley, dill, mint and lemon zest. Stir in cooked rice and a dash of hot sauce; top with feta.



Wedge Salad: Puree 1 cup each mayo and blue cheese with 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 shallot, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt and pepper. Drizzle over iceberg wedges; top crumbled bacon and chopped tomatoes.


Posted 7/27/11 10:10 AM
 

Serendipity
Summer!

Member since 4/07

7631 total posts

Name:
PrayingWishingHopingALOT

Re: need salad idea

Ok seriously you BOTH are the best!!! I wrote down so many!!!!

Thanks!!!!Chat Icon

Posted 7/27/11 12:41 PM
 

FreeButterfly
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Re: need salad idea

Chicken, blue cheese and hot sauce dressing?

Posted 7/27/11 12:58 PM
 
 

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