Best 11 Tasty Tossed Salad Recipes

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Salads are a staple in many households, offering a refreshing and nutritious addition to any meal. With the right combination of ingredients, a tossed salad can be a symphony of flavors and textures that tantalizes the taste buds. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect tasty tossed salad. From selecting the freshest greens to choosing the most delectable toppings and dressings, we will provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to elevate your salad game. So, prepare your taste buds for a delightful adventure as we embark on a quest to create the most appetizing tossed salad that will leave you craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TANGY TOSSED SALAD



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This colorful salad features a delicious vinaigrette dressing made with stock pantry items. When you don't have much time to get dinner on the table, use prepackages salad greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn salad greens
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; cover and shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine greens and tomatoes. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TOSSED SALAD



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To speed up the preparation of this salad even more, you can slice the vegetables when you have time, either early in the day or the night before.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups torn mixed greens
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup sliced radishes
1 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup bacon bits
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THE BEST TOSSED SALAD



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You can customize this salad with whatever veggies you have on hand making it the perfect way to utilize your fresh veggies!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups lettuce
1 cup cucumber
1 cup tomatoes
1 cup mixed vegetables (radish, shredded carrot, purple cabbage)
2 tablespoons almonds or sunflower seeds (toasted)
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar (cider, balsamic or white)
1 teaspoon honey
seasoned salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Place dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well mixed.
  • Toss salad with dressing to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 38 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

TANGY AND TOSSED SALAD



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups arugula leaves, washed
2 cups watercress leaves, washed
1/2 cup thinly sliced button mushrooms
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together, the sherry vinegar, olive oil, cracked black pepper and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl add all the remaining ingredients. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.

AUTUMN TOSSED SALAD



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"When you take this wonderful salad to a holiday gathering or serve it at home, you will get rave reviews and many requests for the recipe," predicts field editor Edie DeSpain of Logan, Utah.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 bunch romaine, torn
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup unsalted cashews
1 medium apple, chopped
1 medium pear, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the lemon juice, sugar, onion, mustard and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. Transfer to a small pitcher or bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled., In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, cheese, cashews, apple, pear and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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.

TASTY HOME SALAD



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This recipe is perfect for families who like flavorful and easy salads! Toss with your favorite salad dressing.

Provided by Michelle Eden

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and chopped
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped green onions
½ cup cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
¼ cup grated carrots
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
¼ cup diced celery
1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine, cheese, green onion, cucumber, carrot, oregano, poultry seasoning and celery. Add enough salad dressing to coat, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 48.7 mg, Fat 66.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1230.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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All of your favorite Italian flavors are chopped together in this hearty salad. Full of tender and bitter greens, hearty protein from salami and chickpeas, and flavor boosters like Provolone, pepperoncini, and a garlicky vinaigrette, it's satisfying enough to stand alone, or can be served alongside your favorite dishes for an Italian feast.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 romaine hearts, thinly sliceds
1 small head of radicchio, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced hard salami
½ cup thinly sliced Provolone cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 oz 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup thinly sliced pepperoncini
4 garlic cloves, minceds
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Make the salad: In a large bowl, toss together the romaine, radicchio, salami, Provolone, tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, and pepperoncini.
  • Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the garlic, mustard, Parmesan, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking until smooth and emulsified.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
  • Enjoy!

TASTY SALAD SEASONING



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Tasty salad flavor enhancer! Good mixed into a lettuce leaf salad or in a pasta salad. I also add this to homemade salad dressings to skip a step in my salad making process.

Provided by DC Girly Girl

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon poppy seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Stir the Romano cheese, sesame seed, paprika, poppy seed, celery seed, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl until evenly mixed. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 481.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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 ingredients, so feel free to mix and match different flavors and textures until you find a combination that you love.
  • Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing can weigh down your salad and make it less enjoyable to eat.
  • Serve your salad immediately. Salad is best when it's fresh, so don't let it sit around for too long before serving.

Conclusion:

A tossed salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a tossed salad recipe that everyone will enjoy!

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