Best 7 Poor Mans Salad Recipes
Indulge in a nostalgic culinary journey with our collection of captivating Poor Man's Salad recipes. These simple yet flavorful dishes have stood the test of time, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Poor Man's Salad, featuring a harmonious union of cabbage, carrots, and a tangy vinegar-based dressing, to the hearty Poor Man's BLT Salad, brimming with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crisp lettuce, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the hidden gems of these humble salads that have won the hearts of generations.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BONNIE'S CHICKEN SALAD (POOR MAN'S CRAB)
I used to make this dish when my children were small. It is a fast and simple way to prepare chicken to stretch for more than one meal. Once you try it, you will be hooked, because the flavor is outstanding! This is also an excellent recipe for a ladies luncheon. The cooked chicken can also be served hot and sliced as an entree with butter and lemon, just like crab! Enjoy!
Provided by BonniE ! @ReikiHealsTheSoul
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- COOK THE CHICKEN Prepare the chicken the day before, remove skin, bones and fat. Cut each breast in half. Add water to a medium size sauce pan, a cup to start, then add the chicken soup base and the leaf dill and mix well. Turn the heat on to medium high and add the chicken to the sauce pan, adding more water to just cover the chicken.
- Bring the chicken to a boil and cover and simmer until tender. (About 20 minutes) The leaf dill is what gives this chicken its wonderful taste, so don't omit. If you are making sandwiches, refrigerate the chicken in the broth overnight, then drain and dice the chicken.
- FOR SANDWICHES: Dice the chilled prepared chicken breast, add the red onion, celery and baby Gherkins pickles and mayonnaise. Gently mix the salad, together, and add the salt and pepper to your taste.
- Serve on a toasted bagel, open faced (it is delicious on a toasted gluten-free English muffin) or use your choice of bread. We like it with salt and vinegar potato chips on the side.
- FOR DINNER: This chicken is delicious served sliced and hot from the sauce pan. Drizzle some melted butter and squeeze a wedge of lemon over it, and serve with your favorite sides. Now you know why it is called "Poor Man's Crab". Enjoy!
POOR MAN'S CAVIAR
A colorful, light, and delicious concoction to serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. Avocados, tomatoes, green onions, black beans, and Mexicorn are combined with red wine vinegar, canola oil, and hot pepper sauce. Always a crowd pleaser! Serve with tortilla chips or pita bread.
Provided by FAIRBORN
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir together avocados, tomatoes, green onions, black beans, and Mexicorn. Stir in red wine vinegar, canola oil, and hot pepper sauce. Cover, and chill 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 345.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
POOR MAN'S SALAD
Steps:
- Finely shred or chop cabbage in a salad bowl.
- In a mixing cup add oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and crushed garlic clove. Salt to taste. Mix dressing well and taste test, you may need to adjust with one of the above ingredients.
- When taste is right pour over cabbage and mix the dressing through. Serve as a side salad with BBQ meats or fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
POOR MAN'S SALAD
An ambrosia-type fruit salad that is so easy to make but so delicious. Typically a holiday favorite in our family.
Provided by RFJ8195
Categories Dessert
Time P1DT5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate several hours. Is best after a day or two.
- Cooking time includes refrigeration time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 9.3, Sodium 26.6, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 38.2, Protein 1.5
POOR MAN'S PAELLA
My father-in-law cooks classic paella in the traditional style: in a massive pan over a live fire in the backyard. Made with rice, seafood, saffron, sausage, and chicken, paella is expensive. My solution is to use less pricey mussels or clams with chicken drumsticks and Italian sausage. A blend of turmeric and paprika can stand in for saffron, or use inexpensive dried safflower, a.k.a. "Mexican saffron," readily available on the West Coast.
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Place the tomato, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a food processor and puree until semismooth.
- 2. Set the chicken on a cutting board, pat dry with paper towels, and season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over low heat. Place the chicken and sausage in the pan and cook on both sides until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken and sausage to a plate and set aside. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook just until they begin to curl and color on the bottom, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Quickly transfer them to the plate with the meat.
- 3. Pour the vegetable puree into the pan and cook, stirring often, until the puree turns a dark red-orange and turns into a semithick saucy paste, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest, paprika, turmeric, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and then mix in the rice. Cook for 2 minutes and then pour in the broth and water, stirring and scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan. Raise the heat to medium and bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce to medium-low. Gently simmer for 10 minutes, then remove the cover and place the chicken legs on top of the rice. Replace the cover and continue to simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes more or until a crust forms under the rice.
- 4. Turn off the heat, uncover the pan, and add the sausage, shrimp, and shellfish. Pour the lemon juice over the top and cover. Let the pan sit until the shrimp have finished cooking through and the shellfish have opened, about 5 minutes. Serve.
POOR MAN'S RICE SALAD
Make and share this Poor Man's Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cuttingmeup
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook Lentils and Rice and let cool.
- Chop Veggeatables according to preference.
- mix all together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 854.7, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 36.7, Carbohydrate 167.4, Fiber 42.5, Sugar 12.7, Protein 40.9
POOR MAN'S HAM SALAD
When I was growing up, my Grandmother would make wonderful things on a very tight budget. A really great cook can take the cheapest ingredients and make astonishing things with them. I never knew she was using Bologna for this Ham Salad until I was older. I make this now for a group of friends and they call often to let me know...
Provided by Dutch Reyveld
Categories Salads
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. You'll need a grinder for this. The old crank type or electric, it you have one. Grind the Bologna through a coarse grind plate.
- 2. Grind the Sweet Pickles into the ground Bologna, adding some of the juice to make moist. (You certainly can use Sweet Pickle Relish if you like) I've also used "Bread n' Butter" pickles when I was out of Sweet.
- 3. My figures for the Mayo, Mustard etc. are approximate as I make a much larger batch and do it all by sight and taste. Mix the Mayo in first, then Mustard.
- 4. I don't add the diced onion, because although it adds texture and taste, you can't hold this long w/ raw onion in it. Instead, I use a Jalapeno Relish that has pickled onion in it. It's available at Mexgrocer.com I add this after finishing for those whom desire a little kick, leave the main batch without.
- 5. When it's all mixed and to your taste, pack in clean jars or Tupperware. It'll hold in the refrigerator for two weeks and better. If it begins to get a bit dry, just mix a little more Mayo into it.
- 6. This is great on sandwiches and also works well as a canape or cracker topper, just sprinkle a little Paprika on it to look pretty.
- 7. My first time to post anything here, so I hope I've been clear and haven't broached any protocols...LOL
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal ingredients whenever possible. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making a poor man's salad, so feel free to get creative and use whatever you have on hand.
- Make your salad a meal by adding protein and healthy fats. Some good options include grilled chicken, tofu, beans, or nuts.
- Keep your salad simple. A few simple ingredients can go a long way when it comes to making a delicious salad.
- Dress your salad lightly. A little bit of dressing goes a long way, so don't overdo it.
- Serve your salad immediately. This will help to preserve the freshness of the ingredients.
Conclusion:
Poor man's salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of simple ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftovers, and it's also a budget-friendly option for a healthy meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give poor man's salad a try.
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