Salad Recipes
Spinach and Strawberry Salad.
Ingredients:
Baby spinach leaves
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Goat cheese, crumbled
Toasted almonds
Balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions:
In a salad bowl, combine baby spinach, sliced strawberries, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted almonds. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and toss gently to mix.
Moroccan Couscous Salad.
Ingredients:
Cooked couscous
Chickpeas (cooked or canned)
Dried apricots, chopped
Sliced almonds
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Ground cumin
Ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix cooked couscous, chickpeas, chopped dried apricots, sliced almonds, and chopped cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
Shrimp Avocado Salad.
Ingredients:
Cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Ripe avocados, diced
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Red onion, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime juice
Olive oil
Garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine cooked shrimp, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss.
Waldorf Quinoa Salad.
Ingredients:
Cooked quinoa
Apples, diced
Celery, thinly sliced
Seedless grapes, halved
Pecans, chopped
Greek yogurt
Honey
Lemon zest
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, diced apples, sliced celery, halved grapes, and chopped pecans. In a separate small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon zest to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Mexican Chopped Salad.
Ingredients:
Romaine lettuce, chopped
Black beans (cooked or canned), drained and rinsed
Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Red bell pepper, diced
Avocado, diced
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime juice
Olive oil
Ground cumin
Chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
Asian Slaw Salad.
Ingredients:
Napa cabbage, shredded
Carrots, grated
Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Snow peas, thinly sliced
Edamame beans
Sesame seeds
Rice vinegar
Soy sauce
Honey
Sesame oil
Fresh ginger, grated
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix shredded Napa cabbage, grated carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, snow peas, and edamame beans. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top. In a separate small bowl, whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and grated fresh ginger to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad.
Ingredients:
Cooked orzo pasta
Cucumber, diced
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Red onion, thinly sliced
Crumbled feta cheese
Fresh dill, chopped
Lemon juice
Red wine vinegar
Olive oil
Dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix cooked orzo pasta, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh dill. In a separate small bowl, whisk lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well-coated.
Thai Peanut Noodle Salad.
Ingredients:
Cooked rice noodles
Shredded cabbage
Shredded carrots
Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
Green onions, chopped
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Roasted peanuts, chopped
Sesame seeds
Peanut butter
Lime juice
Soy sauce
Sesame oil
Sriracha sauce (optional)
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix cooked rice noodles, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro. Sprinkle roasted peanuts and sesame seeds over the top. In a separate small bowl, whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a dash of sriracha sauce (if using) to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
Caesar Pasta Salad.
Ingredients:
Cooked pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
Romaine lettuce, chopped
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Grated Parmesan cheese
Caesar dressing
Croutons
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix cooked pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss with Caesar dressing until well coated. Add croutons on top just before serving.
Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad.
Ingredients:
Fresh arugula
Grilled peach slices
Prosciutto slices
Goat cheese, crumbled
Pecans, toasted and chopped
Balsamic glaze
Lemon juice
Extra virgin olive oil
Honey
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Arrange fresh arugula on a serving plate. Top with grilled peach slices, prosciutto slices, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped toasted pecans. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey. Season with salt and pepper.
