Best Something Special Salad Recipes

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SOMETHING SPECIAL SALAD



Something Special Salad image

"This is a good choice when a run-of-the-mill salad isn't special enough," writes Linda Wright of Okemos, Michigan. "I can a pound of bacon at a time and keep it in the freezer. With the added convenience of shredded cheese and packaged salad greens, there isn't much preparation time required.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
5 cups torn romaine
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup seasoned salad croutons
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. shake well. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and cheeses. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the croutons, almonds and bacon.

Nutrition Facts :

50 SALAD RECIPES: BEST CHOPPED SALAD & MORE!



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This chopped salad recipe will amaze everyone around the table! Italian dressing, crunchy veggies and Parmesan combine into something greater than the sum of its parts.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 recipe Homemade Italian Dressing
1 Romaine heart (3 cups)
5 cups leafy lettuce
1 large shallot
1 English cucumber (2 cups chopped)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup ripe green olives, halved
1/2 cup jarred sliced pepperoncini
1/4 cup Parmesan shavings or shreds, plus more to serve
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Make the Homemade Italian Dressing.
  • Chop romaine and lettuce. Thinly slice the shallot. Peel and chop cucumber. Slice tomatoes and olives in half.
  • Mix together all the ingredients for the salad, including the dressing, and toss to combine. If making in advance, refrigerate the components separately; bring the dressing to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Sugar 1.3 g, Sodium 49.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg

UNIQUE SALAD RECIPES: MEXICAN WATERMELON SALAD



Unique Salad Recipes: Mexican Watermelon Salad image

Try one of our favorite unique salad recipes - this delicious and refreshing watermelon salad with tajin, cotija cheese, and jalapeno is so easy to make!

Provided by This Healthy Table

Categories     Roundup

Time 14m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 small seedless watermelon
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon tajin seasoning
2 ounces Cotija cheese, finely crumbled
2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro
1/2 lime, sliced for serving
optional - 1/4 of a jalapeno, finely sliced

Steps:

  • Place the watermelon cut side down on a cutting board. Run a knife from the top to the bottom in strips to cut the rind off.
  • Cut the watermelon into 1-inch thick plates then slice into triangles.
  • Arrange the sliced on a large plate or tray.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
  • Sprinkle with tajin seasoning and Cotija cheese. Add the cilantro and optional jalapenos.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 14 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 758 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

SPECIAL OCCASION SALAD



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"This simple salad consistently gets rave reviews. Feel free to change the types of lettuce, dried fruit and even substitute candied pecans for almonds." - Jean Follmer, Lafayette, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 package (5 ounces) fresh arugula or additional baby spinach
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, arugula, cherries and almonds. Combine the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with goat cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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