Best 4 Million Dollar Salad Recipes

Indulge in a culinary symphony with our million-dollar salad, a delightful medley of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This iconic salad is renowned for its combination of fresh, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and a drizzle of our homemade honey mustard dressing. But the culinary journey doesn't end there. We also present a tantalizing vegan variation that swaps bacon for roasted chickpeas, a gluten-free option that uses quinoa instead of croutons, and a keto-friendly version that incorporates cauliflower rice and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. Each recipe caters to different dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone can savor this million-dollar experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

"MILLION DOLLAR" CHINESE CABBAGE SALAD

This recipe is always a hit...with kids too! I used to call it my 'Million Dollar Salad' because buying the sesame seeds was so expensive. Now I buy the sesame seeds in bulk at a health food store and it's much more affordable.

Provided by malo1

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles (without flavor packets), lightly crushed
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup sesame seeds
1 head napa cabbage, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped

Steps:

In a bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, sugar, wine vinegar, and soy sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate the dressing while preparing the salad.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread the broken ramen noodles, almonds, and sesame seeds onto a baking sheet.
Bake the ramen noodle mixture until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring often. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Allow mixture to cool.
Just before serving, mix together the napa cabbage and green onions with toasted ramen mixture in a salad bowl until thoroughly combined; toss with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 176.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

MILLION DOLLAR FRUIT SALAD

Million Dollar Fruit Salad image

Make and share this Million Dollar Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pink cook

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Lite, frozen and thawed
1 (13 ounce) can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk (I use low-fat)
1 (30 ounce) can fruit cocktail in light syrup, drained
1 (10 ounce) can unsweetened crushed canned pineapple
2 bananas, thinly chopped, rubbed with lemon juice
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Fold together condensed milk and Cool Whip.
Add drained fruit cocktail and crushed pineapple.
Stir in sliced bananas with lemon and mix well. Add pecans and stir.
Chill for one hour or overnight and serve cool.
FOR VARIATION: you can add 1/2 cup of small marshmallows and 1/2 cup shredded coconut if you like.

MILLION DOLLAR RICE SALAD

Million Dollar Rice Salad image

This was first called "Million Dollar Rice Salad" and won first prize in a Texas Farm Bureau contest- where all the recipes had to contain rice and this was the prize winner and the only dessert salad entered. Since then it has been on dinner tables and buffet counters at most every holiday and celebration and goes by many...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Other Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 c cooked rice, cooled
12 large maraschino cherries, cut in half
20 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained
10 oz pkg. mini marshmallows, white or pastels
8 oz tub thawed cool whip
1 c chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

1. Combine cream cheese, sugar and mayonnaise and whip until smooth. Fold in rice, cherries, pineapple and marshmallows and blend gently. Fold in Cool Whip and pecan if desired.
2. Note: Original recipe calls for whipped Dream Whip according to package directions. I prefer to us the Cool Whip.

MILLION DOLLAR SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

MILLION DOLLAR SALAD Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-7711

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pkg. vanilia pudding [3 5/8 oz.]cooked as directed
1 can mandarin oranges [drained]
1 can pineapple tbits [drained]
2 pound green or red grapes [cut in half]
1 package miniature marshmallows
2 cups coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Prepare pudding according to instructions,add next six indgreints. Put cream in cold bowl and whip into whipping cream and fold whiped cream into other seven indregients. Put in refrigerator over night . Will keep up to four days in refrigerator. This is as near as I can remember like my mother made.

Tips:

Use a variety of lettuces and greens to add texture and flavor to the salad.
Choose fresh, crisp vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces so they are easy to eat.
Use a light, flavorful dressing to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
Serve the salad immediately after assembling it so that the vegetables stay crisp.
Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or crumbled bacon for an extra touch of flavor.

Conclusion:

The Million Dollar Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its variety of fresh vegetables, flavorful dressing, and optional toppings, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a salad that is both delicious and impressive, give the Million Dollar Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!