**California Salad: A Symphony of Flavors and Textures**
Originating from the sunny state of California, this vibrant and refreshing salad has gained immense popularity worldwide for its delightful combination of flavors and textures. With a base of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red onions, the California salad forms a solid foundation for a burst of flavors. Topped with sliced avocado, creamy hard-boiled eggs, and crumbled bacon, it offers a creamy and savory touch. The salad is then drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette dressing, typically made with red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and herbs, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and sour notes. This comprehensive recipe article provides detailed instructions for preparing the California salad, along with variations and additional recipes to cater to diverse preferences. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will equip you to create a delicious and visually appealing California salad that will surely impress your family and friends.
CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD
As far as cold pasta salad recipes go, this is one of the best. Not only does it travel well to get-togethers such as picnics or tailgate parties, but people absolutely love it when it gets there. -Jeanette Krembas, Laguna Niguel, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CALIFORNIA ROLL SUSHI SALAD
If you like California rolls but don't want to go through the trouble of rolling your own sushi, this recipe is for you.
Provided by Nicole Berger
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool, about 15 minutes.
- Stir rice wine vinegar, pickled ginger juice, mayonnaise, soy sauce, sugar, wasabi powder, and sesame oil together in a bowl. Pour over cooled rice; mix to coat and break up clumps.
- Dice pickled ginger. Fold ginger, crabmeat, avocado, cucumber, and nori gently into rice. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 2039 mg, Sugar 21.2 g
EASY CALIFORNIA ROLL SUSHI SALAD
I created this yummy salad because I love sushi, but have neither the equipment nor the patience to make sushi rolls. For the best sushi rice, a rice cooker is a necessity. This recipe can be easily adapted to reflect your own favorite variety of sushi.
Provided by Lisa Puma
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse rice in a strainer under cold water until water runs clear. Transfer rice to a medium saucepan, add 3 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook under rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine rice wine vinegar, sugar, and sake in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute.
- Place cooked rice in a large bowl. Stir in vinegar mixture until well combined and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir again. Add imitation crabmeat, cucumber, and chopped avocado; mix well. Use soy sauce to season individual portions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.2 calories, Carbohydrate 89.8 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 948.7 mg, Sugar 19.1 g
CALIFORNIA "SUSHI" RICE SALAD
Looking for an Asian-inspired dinner? Then check out this veggies and rice salad that's delicious to eat and easy-to-make.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, cook rice in water as directed on package. Spread rice in 13x9-inch baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until completely cool.
- Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, mix vinegar, sugar and salt. Microwave 20 to 30 seconds; whisk until sugar is dissolved. Stir in gingerroot.
- In large bowl, toss cooled rice with vinegar mixture. Stir in cucumbers, carrots, green onions and crabmeat; mix well. Top with avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
CALIFORNIA COBB SALAD
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the blue cheese dressing: Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, Worcestershire, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 cup of the crumbled blue cheese in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Stir in the chives and the remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese. Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Hold in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- For the salad: Toss the romaine and quinoa with 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a serving bowl. Arrange the bacon, eggs, tomatoes, avocados and radishes in even sections over the top of the lettuce. Drizzle with more dressing and serve immediately.
CALIFORNIA CRAB STACK ON JAPANESE PICKLED CUCUMBER-MACHE SALAD DRESSED WITH TARRAGON DIJON DRESSING
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine the sourdough bread crumbs and Dungeness crab meat, set aside. Combine remaining ingredients, except olive oil, and mix thoroughly. Gently fold in the crab and bread crumb mixture. Shape into patties approximately 1/2-inch thick. Heat olive oil in a non-stick saute pan. Cook crab cakes over medium heat to a golden brown about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Combine all ingredients except flower confetti and refrigerate.
- Whisk together all ingredients and refrigerate.
- Place 1/4 cup of the salad mixture in the center of each of 4 plates. Place a crab cake on top of each salad. Drizzle each plate with Tarragon Vinaigrette and sprinkle with a garnish of flower petal confetti.
"CALIFORNIA ROLL" SALAD
Categories Salad Ginger Rice Vegetable Side Vegetarian Horseradish Carrot Summer Gourmet
Yield Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Into a large saucepan of salted boiling water stir rice and boil 10 minutes. Drain rice in a colander and rinse. Set colander over a kettle of boiling water (rice should not touch water) and steam rice, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, 10 to 15 minutes (check water level in kettle occasionally, adding water if necessary).
- While rice is steaming, in a small saucepan bring 1/4 cup vinegar to a boil with sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and remove from heat. In a dry small skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and fragrant and transfer to a small bowl.
- Transfer rice to a large bowl and stir in vinegar mixture. Cool rice and stir in sesame seeds, remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar, oil, ginger, scallions, carrot, and cucumber. Salad may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before proceeding.
- Dry-roast nori, 1 sheet at a time, directly above moderate heat (gas or electric burner), holding it at opposite corners and moving it back and forth, until it turns bright green, 30 seconds to 1 minute. With scissors cut nori into thin 2-inch-long strips.
- Peel and pit avocado. Quarter avoado and cut crosswise into thin slices. Add avocado to salad with surmimi if using and two thirds of nori strips and toss well.
- Make dressing:
- In a small bowl stir wasabi powder into hot water and stir in cold water, soy sauce, and ginger juice.
- Serve salad sprinkled with remaining nori strips and drizzled with dressing.
CALIFORNIA COBB SALAD
Created at Brown Derby Restaurant in Hollywood, this bulked up California Cobb salad is a flavorful and satisfying iteration of the classic dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spread the lettuce out on the bottom of a large rectangle platter. Working from one narrow side of the platter to the other, place the remaining ingredients over the lettuce in rows of stripes. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mince the garlic with salt and mash with the side of a knife until it becomes a paste. Add it to the bowl, whisking constantly. Slowly pour in the olive oil in a thin stream until thick and creamy. Whisk in the pepper and pour over the salad.
CALIFORNIA GREEN SALAD
This salad truly represents my state, since avocados and almonds are grown in such abundance here. I originated this recipe many years ago, and it's often requested by family and friends. It's a winner at our house!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk dressing ingredients; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, toss together romaine, avocado, onions, almonds and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Whisk the dressing and pour the over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
CALIFORNIA ROLL SALAD
A delicious, light, spicy salad, excellent for summer cooking! A perfect side to any grilled Asian-style dishes. Wasabi paste may be used instead of the powder if it is more convenient. If you discover you have made the dressing too spicy, adjust by adding more mayonnaise.
Provided by TARA LYON
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place rice and water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Set aside to cool.
- In a large serving bowl, toss together the lettuce, cucumber, avocado and imitation crabmeat. Stir in cooled rice. In a small bowl, stir together the wasabi powder, mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil. Toss salad with dressing (recommended), or serve with dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 652.4 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
CALIFORNIA BLT TOSSED SALAD
BLT's go California style with avocado and a citrus-ranch dressing.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all Lemon Ranch Dressing ingredients.
- In serving bowl, toss salad greens and bacon with dressing until coated. Garnish with tomato and avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN WALDORF SALAD COPYCAT
My absolute favorite salad at any restaurant. Unlike a typical Waldorf in that they serve it with Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette rather than a creamy dressing. So easy to throw together, too - grill the chicken a day before or even while putting together the salad ingredients! Makes 2 dinner-sized salads - adjust the amounts accordingly if you prefer less greens. The dressing recipe makes more like 8 servings as I like to keep extra on hand. I hope you enjoy it!
Provided by princessbride029
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For dressing:.
- Whisk together all ingredients well.
- Chill until serving.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, shake or whisk prior to serving. (It may store longer than this, but it never stays around long enough without being eaten for me to know!).
- For the salad:.
- Toss field greens, fruits and celery, if included, in desired amount of dressing.
- Place evenly divided portions on two large, chilled plates.
- Top with sliced, chilled chicken breast, candied walnuts, and Gorgonzola.
- Voila! Enjoy!
CALIFORNIA-STYLE CHOPPED SALAD WITH SHRIMP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 24m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the salad: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. In a large bowl add the romaine lettuce, corn, zucchini, and shrimp and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill the romaine lettuce, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender and browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Coarsely chop the grilled lettuce and add it to a large salad bowl. Grill the corn and zucchini for 2 minutes on all sides until crisp-tender. Remove the kernels from the corn and add to the salad bowl. Chop the zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Grill the shrimp until the meat is opaque and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Cool slightly and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add the chopped shrimp, butter lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and agave nectar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Garnish the salad with tortilla strips and serve.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN SALAD (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN COPYCAT)
Had this last week at CPK and just had to figure out how to make it. I think this is pretty close! It's delicious nevertheless.
Provided by hotdishmama
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the spiced chicken: combine coriander and cinnamon with olive oil to make a paste. Spread on chicken breasts with a bbq brush or fingers; cook chicken in pan or grill (I used my Foreman grill and it worked well) until fully cooked. Let chicken cool and slice.
- While chicken is cooking, roast diced squash in a 400 degree oven for about ten minutes (I used my toaster oven).
- Toss all other ingredients together with the champagne dressing to taste. Top with sliced chicken & almonds.
CALIFORNIA CLUB SALAD
This is a recipe that I got from my California cuisine cookbook. We have had this often in the spring & summer months. It is oh so good! The cook time is for the hard boiled egg and bacon slices.
Provided by Just Cher
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring well.
- Cover and chill thoroughly.
- Place shredded lettuce on a large serving platter.
- Arrange chicken, tomatoes, avacado, bacon and egg over lettuce.
- Spoon chilled dressing over salad just before serving.
CALIFORNIA CHICKEN BLT SALAD
Savor BLTs pasta-salad style, with California avocados tossed in, too.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 1h25m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on box.
- Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
- In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad™ box) and mayonnaise. Stir in drained pasta and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SALAD
Spread a little sunshine with this easy salad. Just four ingredients drizzled with Orange Yogurt Dressing and you have a light lunch or a pretty side to serve with dinner. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange oranges and avocados on a platter; sprinkle with pine nuts and rosemary. Drizzle dressing over salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges
CALIFORNIA SUMMER MACARONI SALAD
Simple macaroni salad with a bit of Cali flair. Perfect for summer, whether it is a day at the beach, an afternoon picnic, or a holiday BBQ.
Provided by LadyElizabethV
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the eggs.
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Slice eggs with an egg slicer.
- Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, white pepper, and sea salt together in a small bowl. Gently mix in avocado, celery, and green onion, being careful not to overmix the avocado. Mix in sliced eggs.
- Add mayonnaise mixture to cooled macaroni; stir until well coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 53.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 226.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
CLAIM JUMPERS CALIFORNIA CITRUS SALAD
Dressing is it's own Recipe. My Husband had this at the restaurant and loved it! Source: Food Down Under
Provided by Lasko
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss ingredients together.
- Serve chilled with 2 oz Citrus Dressing.
CALIFORNIA RICE SALAD
Great for a pot luck, picnic, or barbecue, this rice salad with pineapple, arugula, and crumbled bacon will be a favorite.
Provided by Dole
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dole Pineapple
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Drain pineapple; reserve 1/4 cup juice.
- Combine rice, pineapple chunks, arugula, bacon and onion in large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, reserved juice and mustard in small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour over rice mixture; toss to evenly coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 360.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for ripe, seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- Make your own dressing: Store-bought dressings are often loaded with unhealthy ingredients. Making your own dressing is easy, and you can control the ingredients and flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the salad: A good rule of thumb is to use about 1 cup of dressing for every 4 cups of salad greens.
- Add some crunch: Nuts, seeds, and crispy vegetables like celery and carrots add texture and flavor to salads.
- Balance the flavors: A good salad should have a balance of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors.
Conclusion:
The California salad is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, the California salad is a surefire hit. So next time you are looking for a light and tasty meal, give the California salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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