Best 5 Traditional Sunset Salad 21 Club Recipes

**Sunset Salad: A Timeless Classic from the 21 Club**

For over a century, the Sunset Salad has been a beloved menu item at the legendary 21 Club, captivating the hearts of diners with its vibrant colors, refreshing flavors, and elegant presentation. This iconic salad is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring juicy grapefruit segments, tangy avocado slices, crisp romaine lettuce, and crumbled bacon, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette dressing. Accompanying the Sunset Salad are two additional culinary gems from the 21 Club: the delectable Lobster Salad, a luxurious combination of succulent lobster meat, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of tarragon, and the classic Caesar Salad, a timeless favorite crafted with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, and shaved Parmesan cheese. These three salads, each with its own distinct character, embody the culinary legacy of the 21 Club and continue to delight diners to this day.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TRADITIONAL SUNSET SALAD '21' CLUB

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Categories Salad Beef Chicken Leafy Green Quick & Easy Lunch Bacon Fall Cabbage Watercress Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4 as a first course or light main course

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups finely shredded green cabbage (from about 1/2 medium head)
2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce (from about 1/2 head)
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes smoked beef tongue (about 3/4 pound)
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes poached chicken breast (about 1 pound)
3/4 cup Lorenzo dressing
For the Traditional Lorenzo Dressing '21 Club':
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped watercress leaves
2 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon (about 3 slices)

Steps:

To make the salad:
In a large bowl combine all ingredients and toss to coat salad with dressing.
To make the dressing:
In a bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard mixture, salt, and pepper and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in chili sauce, watercress, and bacon.
Make about 1 cup.

SUNSET SALAD

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I used to eat this all the time as a kid and just ran across the recipe again in a church recipe collection cookbook. I'm not a huge fan of gelatin salads,(they always sound kinda funky) but this one, I like. A little tart, a little sweet.

Provided by Kim127

Categories Gelatin

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package orange Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup grated carrot

Steps:

Dissolve jello in boiling water.
Add pineapple, with juice, and lemon juice.
Add carrots.
Chill until set.

CLUB SALAD

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"I first made this tossed chicken salad for my cousin's baby shower, and everyone loved it," remarks Beth Martin Sine of Faulkner, Maryland. "It was special enough for my youngest daughter's baptism luncheon, yet it's easy enough to put together for dinner."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips, cubed
10 to 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the greens, chicken, tomatoes and bacon. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY CLUB SALAD

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This easy-to-make salad puts a spin on the traditional club sandwich.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 bag (16 ounces) lettuce lettuce or 1 small head lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (6 cups)
1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken (9 ounces)
1 tomato, cut into eighths
1/3 cup Thousand Island dressing
1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
Hard-cooked egg slices, if desired

Steps:

Toss lettuce, chicken and tomato in large salad bowl; refrigerate.
Just before serving, toss with dressing and bacon flavor bits. Garnish with hard-cooked egg slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg

TRADITIONAL SENEGALESE SOUP '21' CLUB

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Categories Soup/Stew Tomato Raisin Apple Mango Curry Carrot Fall Gourmet

Yield Makes about 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tart apples;such as Granny Smith
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 carrots chopped
1 large white onion, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1 garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (preferably unbleached)
8 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon canned tomato purée
1/2 cup heavy cream
Garnish: bottled mango chutney

Steps:

Peel and core apples and chop. In a heavy kettle heat butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook apples, carrots, onion, raisins, and garlic , stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 10 to 12 minutes. Add curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add flour and cook stirring, 2 minutes. Stir in broth and tomato purée and simmer, covered, 1 hour and 20 minutes. Stir in cream and salt to taste and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Cool soup and in a food processor or blender purée in batches until smooth. Strain soup through a sieve into a large bowl and chill until cold, 2 to 3 hours.
Garnish each serving with about 1/2 teaspoon chutney.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe ingredients.
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Use a variety of lettuces and greens to add texture and color to the salad.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings and toppings.
If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
Store the leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Sunset Salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, refreshing, and flavorful, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With its combination of fresh, crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and savory toppings, Sunset Salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.