Salad Recipes
Broccoli and Bacon Salad.
Ingredients:
Broccoli florets, blanched
Crispy bacon, crumbled
Red onion, thinly sliced
Dried cranberries
Sunflower seeds
Greek yogurt
Apple cider vinegar
Honey
Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine blanched broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, thinly sliced red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds. In a separate small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Fattoush Salad.
Ingredients:
Romaine lettuce, chopped
Cucumber, diced
Tomato, diced
Radishes, thinly sliced
Green onions, chopped
Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh mint leaves, torn
Pita bread, toasted and broken into pieces
Sumac spice
Lemon juice
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large bowl, mix chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, diced tomato, thinly sliced radishes, chopped green onions, chopped parsley, and torn mint leaves. Add toasted pita bread pieces and sprinkle with sumac spice. In a separate small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
Grilled Vegetable Salad.
Ingredients:
Assorted vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, asparagus, etc.), sliced or cut into strips
Baby spinach or mixed greens
Balsamic glaze
Balsamic vinaigrette
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Grill the assorted vegetables until tender and slightly charred. Arrange the grilled vegetables on a bed of baby spinach or mixed greens. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and balsamic vinaigrette. Drizzle some olive oil over the top. Season with salt and pepper.
Southwestern Black Bean and Quinoa Salad.
Ingredients:
Cooked quinoa
Black beans (cooked or canned), drained and rinsed
Red bell pepper, diced
Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
Avocado, diced
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime juice
Olive oil
Cumin powder
Chili powder
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, diced red bell pepper, corn kernels, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, cumin powder, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Tabbouleh Salad.
Ingredients:
Bulgur wheat, soaked and drained
Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh mint leaves, chopped
Cucumber, diced
Tomato, diced
Green onions, chopped
Lemon juice
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix soaked bulgur wheat, chopped parsley, chopped mint leaves, diced cucumber, diced tomato, and chopped green onions. In a separate small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
Italian Antipasto Salad.
Ingredients:
Mixed greens
Salami, sliced
Pepperoni slices
Provolone cheese, sliced
Roasted red peppers, sliced
Artichoke hearts, quartered
Kalamata olives, pitted
Pepperoncini peppers
Red wine vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil
Dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Arrange mixed greens on a serving plate. Top with slices of salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, and pepperoncini peppers. In a small bowl, whisk red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
Asian Pear and Gorgonzola Salad.
Ingredients:
Mixed greens
Asian pear, thinly sliced
Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
Candied pecans or walnuts
Champagne vinaigrette
Honey
Instructions:
Arrange mixed greens on a plate. Top with thinly sliced Asian pear, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, and candied pecans or walnuts. Drizzle with champagne vinaigrette and a touch of honey for sweetness.
Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad.
Ingredients:
Grilled chicken breast, sliced
Romaine lettuce, chopped
Hard-boiled eggs, sliced
Avocado, diced
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Blue cheese, crumbled
Cooked bacon, crumbled
Ranch dressing
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, sliced hard-boiled eggs, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese, and crumbled cooked bacon. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss gently to mix.
Israeli Salad.
Ingredients:
Cucumber, diced
Tomato, diced
Red onion, finely chopped
Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh mint leaves, chopped
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix diced cucumber, diced tomato, finely chopped red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint leaves. In a separate small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad.
Ingredients:
Cauliflower florets, roasted
Baby spinach or arugula
Dried cranberries
Toasted pine nuts
Lemon zest
Lemon juice
Tahini
Olive oil
Maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine roasted cauliflower florets, baby spinach or arugula, dried cranberries, and toasted pine nuts. In a separate small bowl, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
