Best 10 California Salad Bowl Recipes

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Craving a wholesome and refreshing meal that embodies the vibrant flavors of California? Look no further than the California salad bowl, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of healthy living and culinary delight. This vibrant dish is not just a salad; it's an explosion of colors, textures, and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With an array of fresh and seasonal ingredients, from crisp greens to juicy fruits, crunchy nuts, and tangy dressings, the California salad bowl is a symphony of flavors that celebrates the bounty of California's diverse produce. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your perception of salads and leave you feeling both satisfied and energized.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD



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As far as cold pasta salad recipes go, this is one of the best. Not only does it travel well to get-togethers such as picnics or tailgate parties, but people absolutely love it when it gets there. -Jeanette Krembas, Laguna Niguel, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 1-inch pieces
3 large tomatoes, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 large cucumber, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 large red onion, diced
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
DRESSING:
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CALIFORNIA SALAD



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My sister-in-law made this salad for a family dinner just before my husband and I were married. In a hurry I wrote the recipe down. I've shared this recipe often through the years of our marriage. Recently at a dinner, my SIL asked if I made this recipe often. I replied that yes I did and every year I have to make California Salad. The look on her face was priceless and her reply was "I thought I gave you this recipe years ago!". After visiting on this topic further, we discovered I had abbreviated cauliflower to Calif. Salad thus it's name. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head lettuce, torn
1 head cauliflower, broken into small flowerettes
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 lb bacon, cooked & crumbled
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In large serving salad bowl layer torn lettuce, broken cauliflower, chopped green onions, crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • In small bowl mix together sugar and mayonnaise well.
  • Pour over the top of layered salad- cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • TOSS JUST BEFORE SERVING.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 537.5, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 11.2, Protein 8.5

CALIFORNIA SALAD BOWL



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Categories     Salad     Dinner     Avocado

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head Romaine
3 oz Shredded Cheddar
2 tomatoes
2 whole green onions
1 can pitted ripe olives, drained
1 cup crushed corn chips
Avocado Dressing:
1 ripe avocado
1 TBS lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce into bite size pieces and place in large salad bowl. Add shredded cheese, tomatoes (quartered), and green onions, olives and crushed corn chips. Pour avocado dressing over and toss. Dressing: With knife blade in processor work bowl, process all ingredients together until smooth and garlic is chopped fine (about ten seconds). Dressing can be stored in fridge for 2-3 days. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

CALIFORNIA ROLL BOWLS



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This dish is a deconstructed version of the California roll, which typically includes crab (real or imitation), cucumber and avocado. Ree skips the avocado and doubles down on crunch with shredded carrots and canned fried onions. She tops it all with pickled ginger, sesame seeds and seaweed snacks, which are a nod to the nori seaweed found in many rolls.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons sriracha
2 teaspoons soy sauce, plus more for serving
Drizzle sesame oil
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
8 ounces imitation crab, shredded
One 8.8-ounce microwave bag sticky rice, cooked and cooled
1 mini English cucumber, sliced into rounds
1/2 cup shredded carrot
One .35-ounce package seaweed snacks
1/4 cup packaged fried onions
2 heaping tablespoons pickled ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 scallion, sliced thin

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, soy, sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of the rice vinegar until well combined. Fold in the imitation crab, then set aside.
  • Divide the rice between two serving bowls, adding 1 teaspoon rice vinegar to each. Stir to mix the vinegar into the rice.
  • Place the dressed imitation crab into the bowls, followed by the cucumber, carrot, seaweed snacks, onions and pickled ginger. Garnish with the sesame seeds and scallions, then serve.

CALIFORNIA ROLL IN A BOWL



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Well, not exactly a California Roll, but a good sub if you have a hankering. Double the dressing should you like more. Sub the crab/shrimp with blackened salmon...yum!

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown rice (1/2 c dry) or 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked (1/2 c dry)
1 head butter or 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
8 ounces imitation crabmeat or 8 ounces cooked shrimp, chopped
1 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced (and peeled if not organic)
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 carrot, grated
3 tablespoons pickled ginger, chopped (available in the Asian section of most supermarkets)
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
wasabi powder (start with 1/2 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted if want a nuttier flavor)
1 large sheets nori, toasted and broken into small pieces (seaweed)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients for dressing in a small bowl and whisk ingredients together.
  • Divide clean, dry and chopped lettuce among four large bowls. Top with rice, crab meat, avocado, cucumber, carrot and ginger. Drizzle dressing over salads, then top with sesame seeds and nori. Serve immediately.

CALIFORNIA BURGER BOWLS



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Burgers are a weekly staple at our house year-round. Skip the fries, chips and bun-you won't need them with these loaded veggie & fruit burgers. To spice up the mayo, add 1/2 tsp. of chipotle powder. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground turkey
4 cups baby kale salad blend
1-1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple (1/2 inch)
1 medium mango, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
4 tomatillos, husks removed, thinly sliced
1/4 cup reduced-fat chipotle mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix milk, oats and seasonings. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties., Place burgers on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes per side. Serve over salad blend, along with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic exchanges

"CALIFORNIA ROLL" SALAD



Categories     Salad     Ginger     Rice     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Horseradish     Carrot     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons rice vinegar* (not seasoned)
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (preferably unhulled*)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled ginger*
4 scallions, cut lengthwise into thin 1-inch strips (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1 large seedless cucumber (about 1 pound), quartered lengthwise, cored, and
2 sheets nori (paper-thin sheets of dried seaweed)*
1 avocado (preferably California)
1/4 pound surimi (mock crab legs) if desired, sliced thin
For dressing
2 teaspoons wasabi (Japanese green horseradish) powder*
1 tablespoon hot water
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons ginger juice (squeezed from freshly grated gingerroot)
*available at Asian markets, natural foods stores, and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • Into a large saucepan of salted boiling water stir rice and boil 10 minutes. Drain rice in a colander and rinse. Set colander over a kettle of boiling water (rice should not touch water) and steam rice, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, 10 to 15 minutes (check water level in kettle occasionally, adding water if necessary).
  • While rice is steaming, in a small saucepan bring 1/4 cup vinegar to a boil with sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and remove from heat. In a dry small skillet toast sesame seeds over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and fragrant and transfer to a small bowl.
  • Transfer rice to a large bowl and stir in vinegar mixture. Cool rice and stir in sesame seeds, remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar, oil, ginger, scallions, carrot, and cucumber. Salad may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Dry-roast nori, 1 sheet at a time, directly above moderate heat (gas or electric burner), holding it at opposite corners and moving it back and forth, until it turns bright green, 30 seconds to 1 minute. With scissors cut nori into thin 2-inch-long strips.
  • Peel and pit avocado. Quarter avoado and cut crosswise into thin slices. Add avocado to salad with surmimi if using and two thirds of nori strips and toss well.
  • Make dressing:
  • In a small bowl stir wasabi powder into hot water and stir in cold water, soy sauce, and ginger juice.
  • Serve salad sprinkled with remaining nori strips and drizzled with dressing.

CALIFORNIA SALAD BOWL



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This salad is absolutely delicious! I often bring it to our family dinners, and the recipe is frequently requested!

Provided by Lori Guilderson

Categories     Vegetable Salads

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tomatoes, diced
2 green onions, chopped
¼ (2.25 ounce) can pitted green olives
1 cup coarsely crushed corn chips

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, mix avocado, lemon juice, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss together romaine lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, green olives, and corn chips. Toss with the avocado dressing mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 419 mg, Sugar 2 g

CRUNCHY CALIFORNIA ROLL SUSHI BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY



Crunchy California Roll Sushi Bowl Recipe by Tasty image

This crunchy California roll sushi bowl is perfect for a quick dinner or an easy lunch for two. Avocado, toasted bread crumbs, pickled ginger, radishes, green scallions, and cucumbers make this a colorful and beautiful meal. Top it with an easy homemade spicy aioli to perfectly balance the flavors.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 cup sushi rice, rinsed until the water runs clear
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon siracha
16 oz crab, 2 cans, drained
1 persian cucumber, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons nori, thinly sliced
1 bunch scallion, thinly sliced on the bias
1 tablespoon sesame seed
2 tablespoons pickled ginger
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • In a small pot, season the water with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the rinsed rice and return to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, salt, and rice vinegar. Microwave for 2 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves.
  • Transfer the cooked rice to a medium bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over it, then stir well using a wooden spoon.
  • Heat the canola oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the panko and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and Sriracha until smooth.
  • To assemble the bowls, divide the seasoned rice between 2 serving bowls. Top with the crab, crispy panko, cucumber, radish, nori, scallions, sesame seeds, pickled ginger, and avocado. Drizzle the Sriracha mayonnaise over the top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1155 calories, Carbohydrate 106 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 72 grams

CALIFORNIA SALAD BOWL



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This salad is absolutely delicious! I often bring it to our family dinners, and the recipe is frequently requested!

Provided by Lori Guilderson

Categories     Vegetable Salads

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tomatoes, diced
2 green onions, chopped
¼ (2.25 ounce) can pitted green olives
1 cup coarsely crushed corn chips

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, mix avocado, lemon juice, mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss together romaine lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, green olives, and corn chips. Toss with the avocado dressing mixture just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 419 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables for a colorful and flavorful salad. Aim for a mix of textures, such as crunchy, soft, and juicy.
  • Wash and dry the vegetables thoroughly before chopping to remove any dirt or bacteria.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. This will prevent them from steaming instead of roasting.
  • Toss the vegetables with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting to help them brown and caramelize.
  • Roast the vegetables at a high temperature (400°F or higher) for a shorter amount of time to get tender-crisp vegetables with maximum flavor.
  • Let the vegetables cool slightly before adding them to the salad to prevent the salad from wilting.
  • Use a light vinaigrette dressing to complement the flavors of the roasted vegetables without overpowering them.
  • Add some crumbled cheese, nuts, or seeds for extra flavor and texture.
  • Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion:

The California salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, hearty dinner, or healthy side dish. By following the tips above, you can create a flavorful and visually appealing salad that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this California salad a try!

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