Best 3 Dixie Salad Recipes

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Dixie Salad is a classic Southern side dish that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. This refreshing salad is made with a combination of fresh vegetables, fruits, and nuts, and it's tossed in a tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. There are many variations of Dixie Salad, but the most common ingredients include celery, cucumber, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese. Some recipes also include fruits such as apples, grapes, or pineapple, and nuts such as pecans or walnuts. The dressing is typically made with mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and spices. Dixie Salad is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, a main course, or a snack. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and fruits.

In this article, you'll find three delicious recipes for Dixie Salad. The first recipe is for a classic Dixie Salad made with celery, cucumber, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese. The second recipe is for a fruity Dixie Salad made with apples, grapes, and pineapple. The third recipe is for a nutty Dixie Salad made with pecans and walnuts. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So grab your favorite vegetables, fruits, and nuts, and let's get started!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

DIXIE'S CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD



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This salad is a great recipe for picnics and gatherings. I add more of each vegetable if I need to feed a larger crowd. Be creative! Add whatever vegetables that you like.

Provided by Gail11

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 small red pepper, seeded,de-veined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 small yellow pepper, seeded,de-veined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 small green pepper, seeded,de-veined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 cucumber, peeled,seeded and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and de-veined,minced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup of sliced black olives
1/2 cup of sliced green olives
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing or 1 (16 ounce) bottle vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water and ice cubes).
  • Add green beans to boiling water.
  • Blanch until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon remove from water and immediately plunge into the ice bath.
  • When beans are thoroughly cooled, drain and pat dry.
  • Repeat the process with the carrots.
  • Add all ingredients except cheese and dressing to a large bowl.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Add cheese.
  • Begin by adding 1/4 cup of vinaigrette dressing and stir to combine.
  • Chill, stirring occasionally, and add more dressing if needed.
  • The vegetables will give off their juices also.
  • Best if chilled overnight so that all of the flavors marry.

DIXIE CUP FROZEN FRUIT SALAD YUM!



Dixie Cup Frozen Fruit Salad Yum! image

When I was a teenager,one of my aunts brought this sweet salad to a family reunion at grandma's house, and everyone loved it. Being the totally non-cook that I was at the time, it never occured to me to try to replicate it, until I married and became interested in cooking. By then this dish was a distant - but fond - memory, so I...

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c sour cream
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3/4 c sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 can(s) (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c maraschino cherries, chopped
1/4 c pecans, chopped
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1/2 c miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • 1. In mixing bowl combine sour cream, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Stir in pineapple, cherries, pecans, banana and marshmallows.
  • 2. Spoon into 8 (4 oz) Dixie (or other) paper cups. Freeze until firm. Let thaw for a few minutes before serving. Goo-ood!

DIXIE SALAD



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When I was in high school, we lived in St. George, Utah. St. George is known as Utah's Dixie because of the hotter weather, even in the winter. This salad can have many additions of different fruits. What I have posted is the 'pure' salad and uses only products found in Southern Utah. Adjust the portions and ingredients to...

Provided by Jolayne Cooper

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 c pomegranate seeds (about 2 pomegranates)
2 c chopped apples (about 2 medium)
1 c chopped pecans
1 c whipping cream
2-4 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • 2. Combine pomegranates, apples, pecans (and any additional desired fruit). Gently fold in whipped cream. Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds.
  • 3. NOTE: To seed the pomegranate (with as little mess as possible), cut a cross in the base of the pomegranate down to but not into the seeds. Carefully pull the cross open, breaking the pomegranate in half. Gently break sections away from each half, pulling the skin back and turning the pomegranate inside out; gently nudge the seeds from the exposed section. Work over or in water, dropping the seeds into the water as you go. The pithy membrane and bits of skin will float to the surface of the water and can easily be skimmed away leaving intact the juicy kernels. Later in the pomegranate season, the skin becomes dry and the fruit is hard to break open. Place the pomegranate in water to soak before following the directions above.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs will give your Dixie salad the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the salad. Too many ingredients will make the salad difficult to eat and will dilute the flavors.
  • Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will overpower the other ingredients in the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Dixie salad is best served fresh, so don't make it ahead of time.
  • Be creative! There are many different ways to make Dixie salad. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your favorite combination.

Conclusion:

Dixie salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its colorful appearance and delightful flavor, Dixie salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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