Best 6 All American Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and refreshing salad that truly embodies the spirit of American cuisine? Look no further than the All American Salad! This vibrant and flavorful dish combines the freshest ingredients and boldest flavors to create a salad that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. From the crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes to the tangy dressing and crunchy croutons, every bite of this salad is a celebration of American flavors. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the world of the All American Salad!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COOKS ALL-AMERICAN POTATO SALAD



Cooks All-American Potato Salad image

Make and share this Cooks All-American Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pamsbm

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 3/4 inch cubes (3-4 medium)
table salt
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 medium celery rib, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons minced red onions
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon mustard powder
3/4 teaspoon celery seed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes (optional)

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large saucepan and add water to cover by 1 inch.
  • Bring to boil over medium-high heat; add 1 TB salt, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring once or twice, until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes and transfer to large bowl.
  • Add vinegar and, using rubber spatula, toss gently to combine.
  • Let stand until potatoes are just warm, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together celery, pickle relish, mayonnaise, mustard powder, celery seed, parsley, pepper, red onion, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Using rubber spatula, gently fold in dressing and eggs, if using, into potatoes.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 323.8, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 5.9, Protein 5.3

ALL-AMERICAN POTATO SALAD



All-American Potato Salad image

Categories     Salad     Egg     Potato     Side     Mayonnaise     Summer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds small boiling potatoes (white, red, or fingerling)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar, or to taste
5 hard-boiled large eggs
1/8 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
3 large celery ribs

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes:
  • In a large saucepan cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch and simmer, covered, until just tender, about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on size of potatoes. In a colander drain potatoes and cool to warm.
  • With a sharp knife peel warm potatoes and cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices. In a bowl immediately toss potatoes with vinegar. In a bowl mash yolks and stir in mayonnaise, mustard, and onion. Chop whites and celery and gently toss together with potatoes, mayonnaise mixture, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve potato salad chilled or at room temperature.

ALL-AMERICAN HAM AND MACARONI SALAD



ALL-AMERICAN HAM AND MACARONI SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup wagon wheel pasta
1.5 cups (8 oz) cooke ham, cubed
4 oz monterey jack / cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
0.25 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp diced pimiento
0.5 cup mayo
0.25 cup sweet pickle relish
1-2 tbsp milk (optional)
Dash pepper
8 cherry tomatoes
Fresh parsley sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • * Cook pasta; drain; rinse with cold water; drain again * In large bowl, combine pasta, ham, cheese, celery, onion, and pimento * In small bowl, stir mayo, relish, pickle, milk, and pepper. * combine * cover and chill 4-24 hours * before serving, stir, transfer to serving dish, arrange tomatoes and parsley

ALL-AMERICAN SALAD



All-American Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small head red cabbage, shredded
1 large carrot, grated
1 medium Wisconsin red apple, cored and chopped
Juice from (at least) half a Key lime
25 white seedless grapes, sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup raisins (golden raisins look best, but I prefer regular for taste)
1/2 sweet white onion, chopped
4 tablespoon mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In the order listed, add all ingredients to a large bowl. Stir well after adding lime juice, and at the end.

ALL AMERICAN POTATO SALAD



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I was looking for a great potato salad recipe when I found this one in an old back issue of COOK'S ILLUSTRATED magazine. Now, I make this all the time at the restaurant where I cook, and people just love it! It's a darn good basic recipe!

Provided by Cindy Bodnar

Categories     Potato Salads

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 -4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes
salt
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1 celery rib, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup)
2 Tbsp minced red onion
3 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
1/2 c mayonnaise
3/4 tsp powered mustard (dry mustard)
3/4 tsp celery seed
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley leaves
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 large hard cooked eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place potatoes in large saucepan and add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil over medium-high heat; add 1 Tablespoon of salt, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring once or twice, until potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • 2. Drain potatoes and transfer to large bowl. Add vinegar and , using rubber spatula, toss gently to combine. Let stand until potatoes are just warm (about 20 minutes)
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together celery, onion, pickle relish, mayonnaise, powdered mustard, celery seed, parsley, pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Using rubber spatula, gently fold the dressing and eggs, into potatoes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled (at least 1 hour); Serve.

DAVID VENABLE'S ALL-AMERICAN MACARONI SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



David Venable's All-American Macaroni Salad Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 19

Salad:
4 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, drained, and chilled
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
1/2 cup red peppers, chopped
1 cup carrots, grated
3 eggs, hardboiled and chopped
1/2 lb thinly sliced deli ham, diced
Dressing:
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp celery seed

Steps:

  • Combine the elbows, onion, celery, peas, red peppers, carrots, eggs, and ham in a large mixing bowl. Then, in a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, sugar, and celery seed. Mix until fully combined. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and fold until evenly coated. Chill and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal ingredients: This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Choose a variety of colors and textures: This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to salad recipes, so don't be afraid to try new things.
  • Make sure your dressing is flavorful and well-balanced: The dressing is what brings all the flavors of your salad together, so make sure it's good.
  • Serve your salad immediately: Salad is best when it's fresh, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite fruits, vegetables, and proteins. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give one of these all-American salad recipes a try.

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