Best 9 Easy Tossed Salad For Two Recipes

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When the hot summer days arrive, the last thing you want to do is stand over a hot stove cooking an elaborate meal. That's where a light, refreshing tossed salad comes in. Crisp, fresh vegetables tossed with a tangy dressing can be a satisfying and healthy meal, and it's easy to customize to your own preferences. With so many different ingredients to choose from, the possibilities are endless, and you can easily create a tasty salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner for two.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY TOSSED SALAD FOR TWO



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Apples, almonds and cranberries provide power foods galore in this easy five-ingredient salad. Katie Wollgast - Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 small apple, sliced
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, almonds and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD



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This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Provided by Toni Bankson

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

MIXED GARDEN SALAD FOR TWO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups loosely packed mixed torn greens, such as romaine, red or green leaf lettuce, Bibb or Boston leaves, washed and dried
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, halved, and thinly sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded, halved, and thinly sliced
8 sugar snaps peas, blanched or steamed
8 asparagus, blanched or steamed, chopped
5 broccoli florets, blanched or steamed, quartered
4 cauliflower florets, blanched or steamed, quartered
3 radishes, trimmed and quartered
2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1 medium carrot, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad dressing of your choice, such as blue cheese, miso-sesame, poppy seed, and thousand island
1 large beefsteak tomato, cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, toss together the lettuce leaves, bell peppers, sugar snaps, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, radish, scallion, and carrot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Lightly dress with the salad dressing. Season the tomato wedges with salt and pepper and arrange around the inside edge of the bowl. Serve.

TWO-CHEESE TOSSED SALAD



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I tried this at a friend's house and she gave me the recipe. I have since served it to guests and have passed along the recipe also. The ingredients sound like a strange combination, but it is so good!

Provided by woohoopepper

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups fresh spinach, tear
5 cups iceberg lettuce, tear
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1 (8 ounce) carton cottage cheese
1 cup swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine vegetable oil, red onion, sugar, vinegar, poppy seed, dried minced onion, mustard and salt. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Just before serving, toss spinach, lettuce, mushrooms and cheeses in a large salad bowl.
  • Shake dressing and pour over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.2, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 11.3, Sodium 139.8, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6.2

EASY TOSSED SALAD



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Apples, almonds and cranberries provide powerfoods galore in this easy five-ingredient salad. Katie Wollgast - Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 large apple, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, almonds and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TOSS-TOGETHER BROCCOLI SALAD



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After sampling this salad at a barbecue, the recipe was given to me without any measurements. I can toss to together, and it turns out great every time.

Provided by Magesse

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup finely chopped onion
8 crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup raisins
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Mix the broccoli, Cheddar cheese, onion, bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar together in a separate bowl; pour over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 584.3 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

CAESAR SALAD FOR TWO



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There's no need to dine out when you crave a classic Caesar salad -- make this rendition at home, with all the bells and whistles.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 thick slices rustic white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 anchovy fillets, minced
1 large egg yolk or 1 tablespoon pasteurized egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small head romaine lettuce, cored, outer leaves discarded, and heart cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let croutons cool completely.
  • On a cutting board, combine garlic, anchovies, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using a large knife, drag the blade at an angle across mixture until a paste forms. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice. Gradually whisk in 3 tablespoons oil. Season with pepper. Just before serving, add croutons and lettuce to dressing and toss; top with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 g, Cholesterol 7 g, Fat 37 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g

CHEF SALAD FOR TWO



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I have developed this from several recipes, according to our likes and dislikes. DW can't eat very much at a single sitting. I like a Chef salad, but not as an entree'.This is just right for her, and makes a good snack for me. Cooking time would be the chill time.

Provided by Jim in Washington

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head iceberg lettuce
1 small tomatoes, cubed
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced,i cook earlier and let them cool
1 green bell pepper, diced to 1/2 inch squares
1 red bell pepper, diced to 1/2 inch squares
1 piece thinly sliced deli ham, cut crossways in 3/8 to 1/2 inch strips
2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
2 dashes paprika

Steps:

  • In medium sized bowl, tear lettuce into bite size pieces.
  • Add tomatoes and peppers and toss well to distribute evenly throughout the lettuce.
  • Place salad into small salad or cereal bowls, until as full as you want and mounded up a little in the center.
  • On to top of lettuce, in bowls, add the ham strips in a cross bowl design.
  • Place cheese strips between ham strips or in your design.
  • On to top, interspersed with ham and cheese strips, add egg slices, 3-4 per bowl, for color.
  • Sprinkle Paprika in center, for additional color.
  • Place finished bowls of salad in refrigerator to chill, and blend flavors, at least 30 minutes.
  • Place leftover salad, if any, in covered bowl and save for next time.
  • Gather up unused slices of ham, cheese and egg, and refrigerate for next time.
  • Serve salads plain, or with any dressing and/or seasonings you enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 241.4, Sodium 268.1, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 10.6, Protein 17.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Choose a variety of greens. This will add texture and flavor to the salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add fruits, nuts, seeds, or even cooked meats to your salad.
  • Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will weigh down the salad and make it less enjoyable to eat.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Salads are best when they are fresh.

Conclusion:

A tossed salad is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a tossed salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a healthy and refreshing meal, give one of these recipes a try.

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