Best 5 Cape Cod Salad Recipes

Cape Cod Salad is a refreshing dish that's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. This New England classic combines cooked chicken or fish, fresh vegetables, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. While there are many variations of Cape Cod Salad that incorporate different ingredients, the one constant is the delicious flavor. In this article, we'll share some of the best recipes for Cape Cod Salad, each with its own unique twist on this classic dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CAPE COD CHOPPED SALAD

Cape Cod Chopped Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 ounces thick-cut bacon, such as Niman Ranch
8 ounces baby arugula
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves, coarsely chopped (see note)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 ounces blue cheese, such as Roquefort, crumbled
3 tablespoons good apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup good olive oil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and lay the bacon slices on the rack. Roast the bacon for about 20 minutes, until nicely browned. Allow to cool.
In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, apple, walnuts, cranberries, and blue cheese.
For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
Chop the bacon in large pieces and add it to the salad. Toss the salad with just enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve immediately.

CAPE COD TURKEY SALAD

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Every year when we visit friends on Cape Cod we celebrate Thanksgiving in July. I incorporated some of the fresh herbs from my friend's garden and came up with this recipe as a way to use up leftover turkey. Serve the salad on croissants, crusty rolls, or a bed of lettuce. A lighter version can be made using reduced fat mayonnaise and sour cream.

Provided by Gin

Categories Salad

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked turkey
1 cup diced celery
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Mix the turkey, celery, cranberries, and walnuts together in a bowl.
To make the dressing, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over the turkey mixture, and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 75.6 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 381.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CAPE COD PICNIC SALAD

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Make and share this Cape Cod Picnic Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 red apple, quartered, cored, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup cranberry chutney or 1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce
1 bunch watercress
1/2 lb unsliced deli maple-glazed turkey breast, diced
1/2 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Toss apples with 1 tbsp lime juice in small bowl. Whisk remaining 2 tbsp lime juice, chutney (or preserves), and mustard together in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and reserve 1/4 cup dressing in measuring cup.
Toss lettuce and watercress with remaining dressing in a large bowl and arrange on a large platter. Arrange apples, turkey, cheddar, walnuts, and cranberries on top of the lettuce. Drizzle salad with remaining dressing.
Serve or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 72.2, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4, Protein 4.4

CAPE COD SALAD

CAPE COD SALAD image

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

slices (8 ounces) thick-cut bacon, such as Niman Ranch
8 ounces baby arugula
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 ounces blue cheese, such as Roquefort, crumbled
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons good apple-cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup good olive oil

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 2. Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and lay the bacon slices on the rack. Roast the bacon for about 20 minutes, until nicely browned. Allow to cool. 3. In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, apple, walnuts, cranberries, and blue cheese. For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. 4. Chop the bacon into large pieces and add it to the salad. Toss the salad with just enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve immediately.

CAPE COD SALAD INA GARTEN

CAPE COD SALAD INA GARTEN image

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

Cape Cod Chopped Salad
Ingredients
8 ounces thick-cut bacon, such as Niman Ranch
8 ounces baby arugula
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves, coarsely chopped (see note)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 ounces blue cheese, such as Roquefort, crumbled

For the dressing:
3 tablespoons good apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup good olive oil
.

Steps:

Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and lay the bacon slices on the rack. Roast the bacon for about 20 minutes, until nicely browned. Allow to cool. In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, apple, walnuts, cranberries, and blue cheese. For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Chop the bacon in large pieces and add it to the salad. Toss the salad with just enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve immediately.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
Make sure your mayonnaise is cold before mixing it with the other ingredients.
If you're using cooked chicken, be sure to let it cool completely before adding it to the salad.
Don't overmix the salad, or it will become mushy.
Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Cape Cod Salad is a delicious and refreshing summer salad that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh vegetables, fruits, and seafood, Cape Cod Salad is a healthy and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.