Best 3 Dixie Salad Recipes

Dixie salad is a flavorful fusion of sweet potato, celery, onion, mayonnaise and pecans. Interesting and delicious, this salad has been a staple of Southern cookouts and family gatherings for generations. The salad originated in Dixie, a nickname for the Southern United States, and was brought to popularity by a newspaper columnist from Atlanta, Georgia. It is often served as a side dish at potlucks, picnics and holiday gatherings. Dixie salad is a great dish to whip up whenever you need a quick and easy side dish that is sure to please a crowd. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have this flavorful salad ready in no time.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

DIXIE'S CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD

Dixie's Chopped Vegetable Salad image

This salad is a great recipe for picnics and gatherings. I add more of each vegetable if I need to feed a larger crowd. Be creative! Add whatever vegetables that you like.

Provided by Gail11

Categories Vegetable

Time 13h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 small red pepper, seeded,de-veined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 small yellow pepper, seeded,de-veined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 small green pepper, seeded,de-veined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 cucumber, peeled,seeded and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and de-veined,minced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup of sliced black olives
1/2 cup of sliced green olives
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing or 1 (16 ounce) bottle vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

Prepare an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water and ice cubes).
Add green beans to boiling water.
Blanch until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
With a slotted spoon remove from water and immediately plunge into the ice bath.
When beans are thoroughly cooled, drain and pat dry.
Repeat the process with the carrots.
Add all ingredients except cheese and dressing to a large bowl.
Stir to combine.
Add cheese.
Begin by adding 1/4 cup of vinaigrette dressing and stir to combine.
Chill, stirring occasionally, and add more dressing if needed.
The vegetables will give off their juices also.
Best if chilled overnight so that all of the flavors marry.

DIXIE CUP FROZEN FRUIT SALAD YUM!

Dixie Cup Frozen Fruit Salad Yum! image

When I was a teenager,one of my aunts brought this sweet salad to a family reunion at grandma's house, and everyone loved it. Being the totally non-cook that I was at the time, it never occured to me to try to replicate it, until I married and became interested in cooking. By then this dish was a distant - but fond - memory, so I...

Provided by Martha Price

Categories Other Desserts

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 c sour cream
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3/4 c sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 can(s) (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c maraschino cherries, chopped
1/4 c pecans, chopped
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1/2 c miniature marshmallows

Steps:

1. In mixing bowl combine sour cream, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Stir in pineapple, cherries, pecans, banana and marshmallows.
2. Spoon into 8 (4 oz) Dixie (or other) paper cups. Freeze until firm. Let thaw for a few minutes before serving. Goo-ood!

DIXIE SALAD

Dixie Salad image

When I was in high school, we lived in St. George, Utah. St. George is known as Utah's Dixie because of the hotter weather, even in the winter. This salad can have many additions of different fruits. What I have posted is the 'pure' salad and uses only products found in Southern Utah. Adjust the portions and ingredients to...

Provided by Jolayne Cooper

Categories Fruit Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 c pomegranate seeds (about 2 pomegranates)
2 c chopped apples (about 2 medium)
1 c chopped pecans
1 c whipping cream
2-4 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

1. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
2. Combine pomegranates, apples, pecans (and any additional desired fruit). Gently fold in whipped cream. Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds.
3. NOTE: To seed the pomegranate (with as little mess as possible), cut a cross in the base of the pomegranate down to but not into the seeds. Carefully pull the cross open, breaking the pomegranate in half. Gently break sections away from each half, pulling the skin back and turning the pomegranate inside out; gently nudge the seeds from the exposed section. Work over or in water, dropping the seeds into the water as you go. The pithy membrane and bits of skin will float to the surface of the water and can easily be skimmed away leaving intact the juicy kernels. Later in the pomegranate season, the skin becomes dry and the fruit is hard to break open. Place the pomegranate in water to soak before following the directions above.

Tips:

Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are endless possibilities when it comes to Dixie salad, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way, so be careful not to drown your salad in it.
Serve the salad immediately. Dixie salad is best enjoyed fresh, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Dixie salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it's also a healthy and refreshing option for a summer meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a Dixie salad recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new salad to try, give Dixie salad a try. You won't be disappointed!