Best 8 Crazy Salad Recipes

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Calling all salad lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our "Crazy Salad" extravaganza. This article presents a delightful collection of salad recipes that are anything but ordinary. From the vibrant and refreshing "Rainbow Salad" to the hearty and comforting "Warm Lentil Salad," we've got something for every taste and occasion. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch option or a show-stopping side dish for your next dinner party, our crazy salad recipes are sure to impress. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's create a salad sensation that will leave your taste buds dancing!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRAZY CRAISINS CHICKEN SALAD



Crazy Craisins Chicken Salad image

We love cranberries! Chilling time is cooking time or non cooking time, I should say.:) Sounds good for a hot day.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cooked chicken
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup celery, chopped
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, minced (optional)
1 cup walnuts, chopped
black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Cube the chicken and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, salt, and paprika.
  • Blend in dried cranberries, celery, onion, bell pepper (if using), and nuts.
  • Add cubed chicken, and mix well.
  • Season with black pepper, salt, and garlic powder to taste preferences.
  • Chill at least one hour.

YOU'RE-BACON-ME-CRAZY POTATO SALAD



You're-Bacon-Me-Crazy Potato Salad image

It isn't a summer cookout without potato salad, but the stuff from the deli just isn't our thing. I toyed with many recipes until I developed this one. Now if I even mention grilling or barbecuing, it's my family's top request for a side. -Paul Cogswell, League City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 teaspoons salt
1 pound bacon strips, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon or yellow mustard
3/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Add salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; reserve 4 tablespoons bacon drippings. Cook and stir onion in reserved drippings until browned, 6-8 minutes., Reserve 1/4 cup cooked bacon for topping. Add onion, drippings, celery and remaining bacon to potatoes., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 36g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRAZY CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield Ten to 12 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup chicken stock
1 3-inch piece ginger, peeled
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 small dried red pepper, crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon hot-red-pepper flakes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped pickled red ginger slices, plus 2 tablespoons of their syrup (available in Asian groceries)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
4 tablespoons sesame oil
3 cups vegetable oil
6 fresh egg roll wrappers, cut into 2- inch ribbons
1 1/2 ounces rice vermicelli
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and cut into thin strips
1 bunch fresh coriander, coarsely chopped
1 cup mung-bean sprouts
7 medium scallions, coarsely chopped
1 cup sesame seeds, toasted and cooled
1 1/2 cups shaved almonds, lightly toasted and cooled
2 tablespoons of pickled red ginger syrup (available in Asian groceries)

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, heat the stock in a small saucepan. Move stock to a blender, then briefly puree a 2-inch piece of the ginger with the stock. Strain and discard the ginger.
  • Mince the remaining ginger and the garlic and add to the strained broth along with the remaining dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Let the dressing sit for an hour.
  • To make the salad, heat the oil to 400 degrees in a deep frying pan. The oil will dimple slightly but should not smoke. Add half of the wrappers and fry, turning until golden. Drain on paper towels. Allow the oil to return to 400 degrees and repeat with remaining wrappers. Heat the oil again to 400 degrees and fry the vermicelli. The noodles will puff up and turn opaque in 5 to 10 seconds. Turn and let the other side puff up. Remove from oil and drain. Once cool, break the vermicelli into pieces about 3 inches long.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lettuce, cilantro, sprouts and scallions. Toss well. Add the dressing and toss again. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 857, UnsaturatedFat 68 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 480 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRAZY AWESOME TUNA SALAD!!!!!!!



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This is the tuna salad I have been making for months and months and my boyfriend says I've perfected it... I agree... try it. We usually just eat it on toasted wheat bread but recently discovered it is great on tostadas! I do not like onions so I cut them up and he puts them on his but if you like them just toss them in!

Provided by Lil Leasa

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 eggs, boiled
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Tabasco jalapeno sauce
1 whole pickle
2 tablespoons onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Start boiling the eggs.
  • While they are boiling cut pickles and onions (if using).
  • Mix all ingredients (including eggs when done, shelled and chopped).
  • Stir it all up and then enjoy! Mmmm!

CRAZY AWESOME CAESAR SALAD



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This is my recipe for ceasar salad, and I am sure you will love it. I make it all the time, once you know how, its so easy if your having company over or whatever, and who wants to buy those store brands anymore. I know you'll be happy! Sometimes I substitute Romaine for Butter Lettuce, thats fantastic.

Provided by Kates cooking

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 romaine lettuce
1 egg (whisked)
3 -4 tablespoons Hellmann's mayonnaise
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 bacon, slices (cooked)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
pepper
5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • mix all together, including bacon, and set in the fridge for atleast 30 minutes to let the flavours combine.
  • Cut and clean salad, and mix all. Serve with croutons. You can then shred more parmesan cheese on top if you like.
  • To make croutons cut up a baguette of your choice into cubes, drizzle with olive oil, oregano, basil. salt and pepper and put in oven at 375 for about 6-8 minutes depending on your oven. Bon Apettit!

CRAZY CAESAR'S SALAD



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Salad with an identity crisis - part pasta salad, part dinner salad. I tweaked a recipe I found over at allrecipes.com (Chicken Caesar Pasta, posted bsteimle) - streamlined it for harried nights I just don't feel like standing over the stove, and added in more veggies. Some of the vegetable amounts will be approximates, as I just usually eyeball what I throw in. You can add more or less, as you please.

Provided by Misa3446

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces uncooked rotini pasta (any kind of corkscrew pasta is fine)
1 (6 ounce) package mixed salad greens (please see note at the end of the recipe)
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 (8 ounce) bottle caesar salad dressing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
1 (2 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Start off by getting a large mixing bowl. In the bowl, mix together the Caesar dressing and red wine vinegar. Once that's well combined, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Place the bowl in the refrigerator until needed later.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil pasta until al dente, usually 8-10 minutes. (Check your pasta package for recommended times.).
  • Carefully drain off the pasta in a strainer or colander. Run the pasta under cold water to cool off the pasta. Drain well.
  • Remove the mixing bowl from the refrigerator. Add in the pasta and the remaining ingredients. Stir thoroughly. Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered bowl.
  • Notes about the lettuce - the bags of salad mix vary widely in weight, depending on the type of lettuce/greens in the mix, usually 5-10 oz per bag. Regardless of the weight, they usually contain in volume roughly 6 cups of greens. Feel free to sub this amount of your preferred lettuce type.
  • ***If you are making this batch ahead or going to eat over a course of a few days and don't want the lettuce to get wilty, you can leave the lettuce out of the mixture, and serve the mixed salad over lettuce greens when you are ready to eat. I've made this up a couple of times to take to work for lunch; I just put my lettuce in the salad container and scoop the pasta mixture on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.7, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 498.3, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 19.5

CRAZY DILL POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Crazy Dill Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Potato

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium white potatoes or 5 medium red potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons sour cream or 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon plain mustard or 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 pinch oregano
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes until just tender.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add sour cream, salad dressing, mustard, and spices.
  • Blend well.
  • Slowly add vinegar while constantly stirring.
  • Dump potatoes into a strainer and allow to cool for a few moments.
  • When cooled, add potatoes to bowl with dressing.
  • Stir well with wooden spoon.
  • Avoid mashing the potatoes.

CRAZY SALAD



CRAZY SALAD image

Its a good crazy salad.

Provided by Joanne Sarver

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c black olives, sliced
2 c shrimp,peeled and deveined
2 c tomatoes, cubed
2 c celery, thinly sliced
3 c romaine lettuce, chopped
1 c olive oil
1/2 c red wine vinegar
1/2 c minced parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Put all ingredients in a bowl and toss gently, but thoroughly. Makes 4-6 servings.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of greens and vegetables to create a colorful and nutritious salad. Some good choices include spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
  • Add some protein to your salad to make it more filling and satisfying. Good sources of protein include grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, and beans.
  • Don't be afraid to add some healthy fats to your salad. Good sources of healthy fats include avocado, nuts, and seeds.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing to complement the flavors of your salad. Some good choices include a vinaigrette dressing, a citrus dressing, or a yogurt dressing.
  • Serve your salad immediately after making it so that the greens and vegetables stay crisp and fresh.

Conclusion:

The Crazy Salad is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a salad that is both nutritious and satisfying.

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