Best Kicked Up Layered Salad Recipes

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KICKED UP LAYERED SALAD



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Fresh and creamy all at the same time, this tasty salad could easily become a satisfying meal with the addition of some grilled chicken.

Provided by Jennifer Smith @JSmith1966

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cup(s) shredded romaine
8 - hard boiled eggs sliced
3 1/2 cup(s) cherry tomatoes quartered
2 can(s) 11 oz. each corn, drained
1 can(s) 16 oz black beans rinsed and drained
1/2 cup(s) thinly sliced green onions
2 - medium ripe avocados peeled and diced
1 tablespoon(s) lime juice
CILANTRO DRESSING
1 1/2 cup(s) mayo
2/3 cup(s) salsa (whatever is your fave)
2 tablespoon(s) lime juice
1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1 1/4 cup(s) minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the romaine in a large salad bowl. Arrange the egg slices on top. Top with tomatoes. mix the corn, beans and onions and spoon on top of the tomatoes. Toss the avocados with lime juice and spoon over the corn layer.
  • For dressing, in a bowl, mix the mayo, salsa, lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Stir in cilantro. Spoon over avocados spreading to sides of bowl. You can garnish with olives and cheese if you want.

SEVEN LAYER MIXED UP SALAD



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This recipe is a quick and easy alternative to the traditional 7 layer salad. Great for summer get togethers.

Provided by triplesec

Categories     Salad

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed and drained
⅔ cup sour cream
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup grape tomatoes
1 ounce bacon pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dry ranch salad dressing mix

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently mix the peas, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, green onions, celery, tomatoes, and bacon pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and dry ranch salad dressing mix. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 350.3 mg, Sugar 3 g

KICKED-UP CUBAN SALAD



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 avocados, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 small red onion, sliced into rings
1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 pineapple, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch cayenne
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • For the salad: Add the avocado, lettuce, red onion, jalapeno and pineapple to a large bowl.
  • For the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, cayenne and salt in a small bowl. Pour some of the dressing over the salad and toss, adding more if desired. Reserve any extra dressing for later use.

KICKED UP AND LIGHTENED WALDORF SALAD FOR TWO!



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A light and tasty version of my favorite salad that can easily be doubled. **Made for RSC and edited to say just toss the pecans in egg whites!**

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small apple, diced (peel or not to peel, your choice)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons celery, diced
4 tablespoons small red onions, diced
4 tablespoons raisins
4 tablespoons shredded carrots
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/4 cup pecans
1 egg white
1 teaspoon brown sugar
lettuce cup (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° and lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  • Whip egg white until stiff then fold in pecans and brown sugar stirring to coat. Then place pecans on a sheet leaving any extra egg white behind.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly toasted, stirring pecans a few times.
  • Remove from baking sheet and let cool.
  • Combine all of salad ingredients on one bowl.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in another bowl.
  • Mix together dressing and chicken mixture adding more yogurt if needed if it seems too dry, then spoon into lettuce cups and top with toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.3, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 127.7, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 27.3, Protein 26.9

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