In the culinary realm, salads reign supreme as a refreshing and vibrant expression of flavors, textures, and colors. Whether you're a seasoned salad aficionado or just starting your exploration into the world of greens, creating a scrumptious salad is an art that combines creativity, balance, and a touch of culinary magic. With countless ingredients to choose from and endless variations to explore, the possibilities are boundless. In this article, we'll embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of crafting a truly delectable salad, one that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ASHLEY'S SCRUMPTIOUS SALAD SUPPER
Steps:
- Cut iceberg lettuce head in 1/2 then in 1/2 again. Slice into 1/2-inch wide pieces and put in salad bowl. Cut off bottom (core) of romaine and slice the romaine widthwise in 1/2-inch strips. Place in salad bowl. Toss with remaining vegetables. Add croutons and cheese, toss again. When salad is well mixed, pour dressing over and toss again. Serve with toasted garlic French bread.
- Butter the bread on both sides. Sprinkle with garlic powder on both sides. Cut buttered bread into 1-inch squares. In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1/2 the oil until hot, but not smoking. Add 1/2 of the bread and brown on one side. Turn over and brown on the other side. Transfer to cookie sheet and cool. Repeat with remaining bread squares.
SCRUMPTIOUS SALAD!
The flavors of unique ingredients such as mango and sun-dried tomatoes come together in this scrumptious salad for some excitement for your tastebuds! Can also be served as a light entree.
Provided by irumluvstocook
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large casserole dish, toss the pasta with the mango, tomatoes, avocado, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and pesto.
- Place the salad in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, just until warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 309.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
SCRUMPTIOUS SCRAMBLED SALAD
This recipe makes a large, very pretty and absolutely delicious salad that always disappears as fast as I make it.-Becky Muldrow, Highlands, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a very large salad bowl, layer the romaine, onions, water chestnuts and peas. Combine the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar and garlic powder; spread over peas. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Just before serving, add the tomatoes, bacon and eggs; toss gently.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SCRUMPTIOUS CHICKEN SALAD
A great salad for the warm weather months. Works beautifully for luncheon buffets, too. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.
Provided by Donna M.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta, al dente, drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
- Blend mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Drain pineapple, saving juice.
- Gently stir all ingredients together, adding as much of the reserved pineapple juice as needed to moisten.
- Save any extra pineapple juice in case you need to add more after salad has chilled and absorbed some of the dressing.
- Chill well.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will ensure that your salads are packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to salad recipes, so don't be afraid to try new combinations of ingredients.
- Use a variety of textures. This will make your salads more interesting and satisfying to eat.
- Don't overdress your salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way, so be sure to use it sparingly.
- Make your salad ahead of time. This will save you time on busy weeknights.
Conclusion:
With so many delicious and healthy salad recipes to choose from, there's no excuse not to enjoy a salad every day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, reach for a salad. Your body will thank you!
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