Best 20 Good Salad Recipes

THAT GOOD SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and shake well. Chill. , In a large serving bowl, toss the romaine, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, almonds if desired, Parmesan cheese and bacon. , Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss. Add croutons and serve immediately.

GOOD FOR YOU GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In shallow salad bowl, or on serving platter, combine tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Sprinkle with oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle feta cheese and olives over salad. Serve.

EASY AND GOOD HONEY MUSTARD SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the vegetable oil, honey, lemon juice and mustard. Cover and shake until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until chilled and shake before serving.

THE REALLY GOOD SALAD RECIPE WITH PIECES OF FRUIT

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the almonds and 1/2 cup sugar 5 minutes, or until almonds are well-coated and lightly browned.
• In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, gently mix the almonds, iceberg lettuce, leaf lettuce, celery, chives, cranberries, mandarin orange, peaches, mango, and strawberries. Serve with desired amount of the oil and vinegar dressing.

3-BEAN GOOD LUCK SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the black beans. Add enough water to the soaking water to measure 6 cups. Drain the red beans and discard the soaking water. Combine the black and red beans, water, all but 1/2 onion, and 3 of the garlic cloves in a large, heavy pot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add salt to taste (beans take a lot of salt) and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender but intact. Remove and discard the onions. Set a strainer over a bowl and drain. Measure out 1/4 cup of the broth.
• Meanwhile in a separate pot combine the black-eyed peas, remaining 1/2 onion and garlic clove, the bay leaf and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, cover, reduce the heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender but intact. Remove and discard the bay leaf and onion. Set a strainer over a bowl and drain. Measure out 1/4 cup of the broth and add to the black and red bean broth.
• In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Combine all of the beans in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Taste and adjust salt. At this point the mixture can be refrigerated, or the salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
• Stir the peppers and cilantro into the beans and serve.

OH SO GOOD CRAB SALAD STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• combine everything except the tomatoes.
• then stuff the salad into the tomatoes.
• refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

WHEELY-GOOD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, red pepper, olives and oregano. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

BABY THAT'S GOOD BROCCOLI & BOK CHOY SALAD

Steps:

• In large salad bowl, combine broccoli, bok choy, crushed noodles& green onions.
• In separate bowl whisk together sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce& chicken soup seasoning mixes.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss to evenly coat.
• Toss sunflower seeds& almonds on top.
• Toss salad to mix thoroughly.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

GOOD FOR YOU GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In shallow salad bowl, or on serving platter, combine tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Sprinkle with oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle feta cheese and olives over salad. Serve.

GOOD 'N EASY MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Follow the directions for cooking the macaroni on the package. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
• While the pasta is cooking, cut up the onions, celery and carrot.
• In a large bowl, add pasta, tuna and vegetables and add one cup of mayonnaise, adding more if needed. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator until completely chilled. The longer it is refrigerated the more the flavors will marry.

HOPPIN' GOOD SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream cheese and gelatin powder. Stir in water until gelatin is dissolved. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until thickened, stirring frequently. Set aside 10-12 oranges for garnish. , Fold whipped cream, 3/4 cup marshmallows and remaining oranges into gelatin mixture. Transfer to a 2-1/2-qt. serving bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining marshmallows. , Chill until firm. Garnish with reserved oranges and a maraschino cherry if desired.

SALAD ASIAN SALAD, CRUNCHY SALAD, TSUNAMI SALAD, IT'S ALL GOOD

Steps:

• Dressing: combine ingredients and shake well.
• Shred 1 head of Napa cabbage and add 4 green onions, sliced thin. Set aside.
• Melt 1 stick of butter in a frying pan on medium heat and break up the 2 packages of ramen noodles, (DO NOT USE THE FLAVOR PACKETS!) add to butter and cook until golden brown.
• Add 1/2 cup slivered almonds and 1/2 cup sesame seeds.
• Drain on paper towels. (This can be done ahead and placed in a plastic bag or container,when cooled, until ready for use).
• Just before serving, add noodle mixture and dressing to cabbage and toss together.

MY MOM'S GOOD OLD POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pan of water and boil over medium-low heat until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, and place in the refrigerator to cool.
• Place the eggs in a saucepan of cold water over medium heat, and bring to a full boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for about 15 minutes. Cool the eggs thoroughly under cold running water and shell them. Chop the cooled eggs and place them in a large salad bowl.
• Stir the onion, sweet pickles, and mayonnaise into the eggs, and let the mixture chill in the refrigerator at least l/2 hour to blend the flavors. Mix in the chilled chopped potatoes, and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. Serve cold.

OUTRAGEOUSLY GOOD HOLIDAY SALAD

Steps:

• Drain off excess juice from grapefruit sections; gently mix the grapefruit sections with the salad greens, green onions, avocados, and Swiss cheese. Toss with dressing just before serving.

GOOD OL' HOOSIER HAM SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Chop the ham in a food processor until it is the consistency you like. I prefer it very finely ground.
• 2. Mix the ham, celery, eggs, onion and pickle relish in a large bowl.
• 3. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard; then add to ham mixture. Stir to mix and refrigerate at least one hour.
• 4. This is good on sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip for vegetables such as carrot sticks or anything else you like.

REALLY GOOD VEGAN CAESAR SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend water, cashews, lemon juice, sesame seeds, onion, capers, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a blender until smooth.

PEAR-Y GOOD JELLO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the jello in a meduim mixing bowl (I just use a cleaned out cool whip container), add one cup boiling water. Stir till dissolved, at least 2 minutes.
• Add ice water, stirring well.
• Place in refridgerator till semi-jelled.
• Add pears and cottage cheese, stirring to combine.
• Chill until firm.

REALLY GOOD POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine vinegar, mustard seed, and celery seed. Let stand at room temperature for several hours. You can crush the seeds, if desired, but it really is not necessary.
• 2. In covered saucepan, cook potatoes until barely tender; 25 to 30 minutes; drain.
• 3. In a large bowl, sprinkle the potatoes with 1/2 of the salt. Add celery, onion, and chopped eggs; toss lightly.
• 4. Combine mayonnaise, remaining salt, and vinegar mixture; add to potatoes; toss to mix. Chill; sprinkle with paprika.

MRS. M'S "GOOD EATIN' " POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potatoes with the skins still on until they're cooked but still firm. (For medium potatoes, this will take about 12 minutes from start of boil.) When the potatoes are done, drain them well, and let them sit in the pot for a few minutes until the crackling sound stops. Cool and peel the potatoes. Cut into chunks. While waiting for the potatoes to cool, prepare the remaining ingredients and combine all in a large bowl except the paprika and parsley. Add the potatoes to the large bowl. Mix with remaining ingredients except garnish. Chill the combined potato salad. Add garnish when ready to serve.

GOOD FOR YOU GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In shallow salad bowl, or on serving platter, combine tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Sprinkle with oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle feta cheese and olives over salad. Serve.