Best 4 Moms Salad Recipes

"Mom's salad" is a classic dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple, yet delicious salad that can be made with a variety of ingredients. Moms typically make their own unique variations of the salad, so there is no one definitive recipe. However, there are some basic ingredients that are commonly used in most mom's salads. These ingredients include lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and carrots. The salad is usually dressed with a simple vinaigrette or ranch dressing. "Mom's salad" is a healthy and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOMS - BACCALA SALAD (INSALATA DI BACCALA)

Moms - Baccala Salad (Insalata Di Baccala) image

My mom makes this at Christmas time. I'm not a big fan of it but everyone else in the family loves it. It's a simple dish. *BUY the dried salted cod at least 24 hours before needed, you would need to rinse it many times, place in bowl cover with cold water and keep changing the water every 6 hours.

Provided by plove53

Categories European

Time P1DT15m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 lbs salted cod (dried)
3 cups chopped fresh parsley (Bunch of Parsley)
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons (just the juice is needed)
10 ounces black olives, cut olives in half
4 ounces Spanish olives, cut olives in half (with pimento)
2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes
salt, if needed

Steps:

Boil the *rinsed cod for around 15 minutes.
Let the cod cool.
In a large bowl flake the cod.
Mix in the chopped Parsley.
Add the extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon Juice - mix.
Add the Black Olives, Spanish Olives, and pepper flakes - mix.
Add salt if needed and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.8, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 617.1, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 41.7

MOMS' ENGLISH PEA SALAD

Moms' English Pea Salad image

My mother always made this salad for special holidays or company. She started making this salad in the 50's and our family always enjoyed it. It can be a main course meal in hot weather by adding cooked macaroni,also. Hope you enjoy as much as I do.

Provided by Phyllis McCoy

Categories Other Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

can(s) english peas, canned
half c mayo or salad dressing
qtr c chopped onions
3 Tbsp sweet relish
2 chopped boiled eggs
3 slice chopped american cheese
pinch salt/pepper to taste
1 tsp dill seed,mustard seeds,poppy seeds,celery seeds
1 jar(s) small diced pimentos

Steps:

1. Drain canned peas well and put in large bowl. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Add a dash of paparika on top and chill well before serving.

MOMS MACARONI SALAD

Moms Macaroni Salad image

Mom has made this for year ,We love her macaroni salad .I have never had any like it befor.We make it a lot in the summer .My husband loves this.

Provided by shirley terhaar

Categories Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 small onions, vidalia, chopped
1 small pkg elbow macaroni
1/2 Tbsp celery seed
1/2 c dill or sweet relish
1 1/2 c mayonnaise
2 Tbsp yellow mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
5 hard boiled eggs

Steps:

1. Cook macaroni till done and run cold water over it till its cool drain.
2. Chop onion,and hard boiled eggs all but one egg
3. combin all igrediets together in large bowl .SLICE I EGG THIN TO PUT ON TOP .

MOMS MOMS MACARONI SALAD

Moms Moms Macaroni Salad image

No matter where I go for a pot luck or a picnic I'm told to bring my Roni Salad. It's my grandmas recipe and everyone that tries it loves it.

Provided by beth earl

Categories Pasta Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 box pasta (i like the twists) cooked
10 hard boiled eggs
1 1/2 c mayonnaise (might need more later) kraft mayo works best
1 medium onion
1 pepper (any color) or a combination of colors
3T garlic powder
2T celery salt

Steps:

1. Boil pasta and eggs I do this together, just put the eggs in before the pasta. Cool pasta but don't rinse, cool eggs in ice water.
2. While pasta is cooking chop onion and pepper, using several different color peppers makes it pretty.
3. Add onion and pepper to cooled pasta then add garlic powder and celery salt, stir well then add mayo.
4. Chop up 6 eggs and add to pasta. Let sit for an hour or so then taste, you might have to add more mayo and spices to taste.
5. When done slice last egg and arrange on top for decoration. Enjoy!

Tips:

Use fresh, seasonal ingredients: This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.

Choose a variety of colors and textures: This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.

Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to salad recipes, so feel free to mix and match different ingredients to find your perfect combination.

Make a dressing that complements the salad: A good dressing can make all the difference in the taste of your salad. Choose a dressing that is flavorful and not too heavy.

Serve your salad immediately: Salads are best eaten fresh, so don't let them sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a salad that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, reach for a salad. You won't be disappointed.