Turtle shell salad is a delicious and unique dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of fresh greens, crunchy vegetables, and flavorful dressing creates a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a turtle shell salad that will be the star of your next potluck or gathering.
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GARDEN SHELL SALAD
Fresh basil marries the flavors of this splendid salad from Kathy Glasgow. The Marysville, California reader lightly dresses the dish, making it ideal with almost any entree.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, celery, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TURTLE SHELL SALAD
This is avocado halves covering cottage cheese mixed with green olives and onions and some avocado salsa. Kids love it! Great with grilled pork chops or grilled chicken.The kids said, "Mom, Mr. Turtle must have a head." Previously no head, feet or tail to poor Mr.Turtle so the kids put the olive for the head, and I went from there, and there you have it! Enjoy!
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour lemon juice in flat bottom dish and roll each avocado half in lemon juice. Place flat side down in dish. Sprinkle salt on the top of each half.
- In mixing bowl, take two halves and mash with picante sauce, add cottage cheese, green olives and onions. Mix well.
- Lay romain lettuce leaf on each of six plates.
- Take ice cream scoop and place a scoop of.
- cottage cheese avocado salsa in the middle of lettuce leaf. Take one avocado half and place over the mound of salad.
- Save the lemon juice to serve.
- Note: you can score the avocado half with a toothpick and make marks on the shell and place a large green olive in the front of the "shell" You can make little "feet" by taking the top of a green onion and making cuts to fan on each end of a 2 inch section.
- of green onion top, then cut the section in half and you have "four feet". You can take a small strip of pimento and cut in narrow pieces and tuck under the "shell" for a tail.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.6, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 231.7, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 2, Protein 6.5
SEA SHELLS SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pile salad ingredients in a mixing bowl as you prepare them. Combine salad ingredients, taste, and adjust seasonings. Serve salad on bed of lettuce leaves.
- Yield: Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes for pasta Ease of preparation: moderate
TURTLE SHELL TACOS #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. A twist on the classic taco salad, using refrigerator biscuits as the shell. The finished biscuit bowl resembles a turtle shell!
Provided by leahkm
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 Taco Salads, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Crumple 4 sheets of Reynolds Wrap into 4 LOOSE balls, each about 4-5 inches in diameter (about the size of a softball). Place the balls onto a cookie sheet.
- On a separate sheet of Reynolds Wrap, place three biscuits in a circle, overlapping each biscuit slightly. With fingertips, pat biscuits into an 8-inch circle. Repeat, forming four biscuit circles.
- Drape each biscuit circle over one of the foil balls. Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove and cool. (Can be prepared 1-2 days ahead).
- Meanwhile, heat oil in pan, and sauté onions with ground beef. Brown ground beef. Drain. Return to pan and add taco seasoning, and water. Bring to boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Invert biscuit shells onto plates.
- Add shredded lettuce, divide ground beef between shells. Add 1/4 cup black beans to each serving. Divide remaining ingredients among servings. Serve with salsa, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1090.4, Fat 51.6, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 103.7, Sodium 2508.2, Carbohydrate 110.8, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 18.7, Protein 49.2
SEASHELL SALAD
Presented in a sand pail, this festive salad features a zesty dressing that's simple to stir together. An assortment of pasta shapes resembles seashells while red and yellow peppers add color and crunch. For an extra-special touch, you could cut the peppers with a small star-shaped cookie cutter.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until tender; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; set aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine vinegar, oil and seasonings; shake well. Add peppers, onions and dressing to pasta; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
TURTLE SHELLS
Yield 32 candies
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut shell in 8 pie-shaped wedges. Bake on ungreased baking sheets for 7-9 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove shells and place on wax paper. Place caramels and milk in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM for 3 minutes, stirring often. Spread caramels onto cooled shells; top with pecans. Microwave chocolate on MEDIUM for 3 minutes; stir and repeat 2 minutes, stirring often. Drizzle chocolate over caramel and pecans. Delicious.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
SALAD STUFFED SHELLS
A really different way to present pasta salad OR your favorite recipe for tuna and chicken salad! A really creative finger food that will impress your guests at picnics, BBQs, and showers! I served this on a bed of lettuce garnished with green and black olives.
Provided by Micki
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until chilled.
- Combine salami, romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl; pour balsamic vinaigrette dressing over salad and toss to coat. Stuff pasta shells with lettuce mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 819 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the salad cool slightly before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the salad with your favorite dressing. Ranch dressing, Thousand Island dressing, or a simple vinaigrette are all good choices.
Conclusion:
Turtle Shell Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors, Turtle Shell Salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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