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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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