Recent questions tagged salad

Description : What would you recommend for a medium-sized salad spinner?

Last Answer : answer:ATK (Americas Test Kitchen) recommends the one made by Oxo for several reasons. The best feature is that it can be stopped and started by pushing in the large knob on top (rather than ... . In addition to their regular show on PBS, they publish Cooks Illustrated magazine and have for years.

Description : Tell me what great salad I can make myself tonight?

Last Answer : Sounds like you already have your salad right there Sort of a southwest style salad. Definitely put in the black beans for protein. Maybe half a can. And I would recommend using whichever kind of ... food). Finally, unless the red or yellow onions are sweet, I recommend using the green onions.

Description : How To Make A Moroccan Salad

Last Answer : Salads are among the most popular of side dishes and appetizers around the world. In a health-conscious generation, salads are the choice for those who want a delicious but healthy dish, and it also does not ... pepper (to taste) 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon (to taste) water 2-3 tbsp of cooking oil

Description : How To Make A Brain Cell Salad

Last Answer : Preparation Method ----------- 1 pk (6oz) blueberry jello mix 1 ct (16oz) small curd cottage Cheese 1 cn (16 1/2oz) can blueberries In syrup 3/4 c Frozen blueberries, thawed Blue food ... From the Book: Gross Grub by Cheryl Porter Random House ISBN 0-679-86693-0 Shared by Carolyn Shaw 10-95

Description : Salmon with Pasta Salad

Last Answer : Salmon with Pasta Salad - serves 6 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni, 4 ounces 2teaspoons acceptable vegetable oil 1 7 2/3-ounce can salmon, drained, skin removed 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 ... creamy. Mix in dill. Pour over the salmon-noodle mixture and stir. Refrigerate. Serve chilled.

Description : Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches

Last Answer : Tuna Salad Pita Sandwiches - serves 6 Preparation - 15 minutes 1 6 1/2-ounce can tuna in spring water, drained and rinsed 3 green onions with tops, chopped 2 tbsp chopped celery 2 tbsp chopped ... a slice of tomato, mushroom slices and sprouts. Add tuna salad and garnish with a sprig of parsley.

Description : Shrimp Salad

Last Answer : Shrimp Salad with Pineapple and Pecans - serves 2 Preparation - 20 minutes Save time by cooking and shelling the shrimp the night before you plan to use them. 3 ounces shelled and deveined ... ingredients; pour over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Description : Seafood Pasta Salad

Last Answer : Seafood Pasta Salad - serves 6 1 10-ounce package dry pasta 2 cups cooked seafood, skin and bones removed 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 medium red, green or yellow bell pepper, chopped ... , line a serving bowl or a platter with lettuce, fill with pasta and top with tomato wedges.

Description : Pasta Salad with Broccoli

Last Answer : Pasta Salad with Broccoli - serves 2 Preparation - 20 minutes Prepare the pasta for this dish ahead so it will have time to chill. 2 tbsp plain lowfat yogurt 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp reduced ... first 5 ingredients; add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Description : Oriental Chicken Salad

Last Answer : Oriental Chicken Salad with Peanuts - serves 2 Preparation - 15 minutes 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter 1/4 tsp each minced pared gingerroot, minced garlic, and ... soy sauce mixture and toss to coat. On serving platter arrange lettuce; top with spagetti mixture.

Description : Orange Blossom Salad

Last Answer : Orange Blossom Salad - serves 4 3 navel oranges 4 large leaves of Boston, butter or bibb lettuce,rinsed and dried Orange-flower water or orange liqueur(optional) 1/4 cup slivered almonds ... of orange-flower water or orange liqueur on each slice. Top with toasted almonds. Serve immediately.

Description : Mexican Tuna Salad

Last Answer : Mexican Tuna Salad - serves 4 Preparation - 10 minutes 4 ounces drained canned tuna, flaked 1/2 medium tomato, chopped 1/4 cup each finely chopped red onion and red or green bell pepper ... ingredients, mixing well. Serve this Mexican-style salad in a taco with shredded lettuce and diced tomato.

Description : Ham and Rice Salad

Last Answer : Ham and Rice Salad 1 cup long-grain or brown rice 2 to 2 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock (first recipe) 8 ounces lean ham, visible fat removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 cup fresh or ... at room temperature or chilled. Place a scoop on a bed of lettuce and garnish with mint or parsley spring.

Description : Fresh Fruit Salad

Last Answer : Fresh Fruit Salad 4 cups assorted fresh fruit, sliced 1 to 2 tbsp raspberry vinegar Slice fruit and arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle with raspbeery vinegar,cover andchill. Note: Choose ... frozen berries for this refreshing dish. Purchase rapberry vinegar in gourmet stores or make at home.

Description : California Chicken Salad

Last Answer : California Chicken Salad - serves 2 Preparation - 15 minutes 1 cup shredded lettuce 1/4 pound cooked, skinned, and boned chicken, chilled and thinly sliced 1/2 small cantaloupe(1 pound), ... avocado over lettuce. In small bowl combine remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Spoon over salad.

Description : Walnut Cranberry Orange Salad with Mint

Last Answer : Walnut Cranberry Orange Salad with Mint 6 tbsp honey 1 1/2 tbsp water 3/4 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 cup walnuts, halves and pieces 2 tbsp ... Arrange orange slices on a platter. Spoon cranberry mixture over. Sprinkle nuts over. Garnish with mint,if desired.

Description : Turkey Salad with Rigatoni - serves 4

Last Answer : Turkey Salad with Rigatoni - serves 4 8 oz pasta Rigatoni 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 ... jar. Shake until well blended. Pour over pasta and stir well. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Description : Turkey Salad, Mint Dressing with Raspberry - serves 8

Last Answer : Turkey Salad, Mint Dressing with Raspberry - serves 8 1-1/2 cups vanilla yogurt 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp raspberry vinegar Combine ... a handful of baby spinach on each plate, and spoon salad onto spinach leaves. Garnish with fresh raspberries.

Description : Turkey and Fruit Pasta Salad - serves 4

Last Answer : Turkey and Fruit Pasta Salad - serves 4 1 cup dry gemelli pasta or 1 1/3 cups corkscrew macaroni 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked turkey or chicken 2 green onions, sliced 1/3 cup fresh ... 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, add the nectarines or plums and strawberries. Toss gently to combine.

Description : Turkey Fruit Salad with Cranberry Dressing - serves 4

Last Answer : Turkey Fruit Salad with Cranberry Dressing - serves 4 2 cup cooked turkey, cubed 1 small head lettuce, torn into small pieces 1 large red apple, cored and cut into small pieces 1 ... gently toss turkey mixture with dressing top each plate with one cup salad mixture. Garnish with kiwi slices.

Description : Tuna and Fruit Macaroni Salad - serves 6

Last Answer : Tuna and Fruit Macaroni Salad - serves 6 8 oz box elbow macaroni, cooked, drained 1 2oz can tuna packed in spring water, drained and flaked 1/2 to 1 cup mayonnaise 1 crisp apple, ... Mix in macaroni. Gently add mandarin oranges. Add additional mayonnaise if it seems dry. Chill and serve.

Description : Tuna-Cheese Salad with Almond - serves 6

Last Answer : Tuna-Cheese Salad with Almond - serves 6 1/2 cup water 2 pkt gelatin, 1 tbsp each 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 ... greased mold and chill until firm. Unmold onto a bed of lettuce and decorate, using olives for the "eyes".

Description : Tropical Salmon Salad with Dill

Last Answer : Tropical Salmon Salad with Dill 1 cup ripe avocado, peeled, diced 1/4" 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 cup seedless cucumber, diced 1/4" 2 cup ripe cantaloupe, diced 1/4" 2 tbsp fresh chives, ... into 4 equal portions and place atop each salad. Garnish each with a whole chive and a sprig of dill.

Description : Tropical Peach Salad - serves 8

Last Answer : Tropical Peach Salad - serves 8 1 cup chopped, pitted and peeled peaches 8-oz. can pineapple chunks, drained 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 cup sour cream 1 ... , marshmallows, sour cream and vanilla; mix gently. Spoon onto lettuce; garnish with sliced peaches. Serve.

Description : Tropical Fruit Salad with Mint - serves 6

Last Answer : Tropical Fruit Salad with Mint - serves 6 2 cups peeled, diced ripe mango 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup flaked coconut 1/4 sprig chopped fresh mint ... pineapple, cranberries, and coconut. Garnish with mint. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Description : Thai Ham and Chicken Salad - serves 4

Last Answer : Thai Ham and Chicken Salad - serves 4 Dressings: 1/2 chinese cabbage, shredded 2 carrots, grated 1 capsicum pepper, cut into thin strips 2/3 lbs cooked chicken meat shredded 3 1/2 oz ... and ham. Decorate the dish with bright red chilli "flowers" (optional). Pass the dressing separately.

Description : Thai Chicken Salad - yield 1

Last Answer : Thai Chicken Salad - yield 1 3 cup vegetable oil, for frying 20 won ton skins cut into � inch strips 8 cup shredded mixed salad greens 4 cup barbecued or roast chicken in bite-size pieces ... fold in the crisp won ton strips. Turn out onto a serving platter and sprinkle with the peanuts.

Description : Tangerine and Chicken Salad - serves 4

Last Answer : Tangerine and Chicken Salad - serves 4 1/2 pound cooked chicken cutlets 4 tangerines, seeded and sectioned 3 tbsp chopped pecans 2 tbsp raisins 3 scallions, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp ... and toss well until all pieces are lightly coated. Serve at room temperature as a main dish salad.

Description : Taco Salad - serves 4

Last Answer : Taco Salad - serves 4 2 cup portion Mexican meat mix, thawed 1/2 cup salsa 4 cups shredded lettuce 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 large green or red sweet pepper, cut into strips 1/2 ... Serve with tortilla chips. Dollop with avocado dip and sour cream, if desired. Garnish with peppers, if desired.

Description : Szechuan Pasta Chicken Salad - serve 10

Last Answer : Szechuan Pasta Chicken Salad - serve 10 1 lbs thin noodles 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup peanut oil 2 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/4 cup oriental-style sesame oil 2 whole boneless, ... peanut oil or mayonnaise if noodles seem dry. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serves 10 to 12 as a salad.

Description : Sweet and Sour Chicken Salad - serves 4

Last Answer : Sweet and Sour Chicken Salad - serves 4 1/3 cup sour cream 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 tbsp apricot jam 1/4 cup sliced green onion 3 fresh apricots, pitted and ... Add green onion, apricots, celery and chicken and toss until evenly coated. Chill and serve over lettuce leaves.

Description : Stuffed Avocado Salad - serves 4

Last Answer : Stuffed Avocado Salad - serves 4 2 avocado pears 1 tomato 1 head lettuce Pepper and salt to taste 4 oz. peas or cooked beans 2 oz. grated cheese Salad cream: 2 hard boiled ... cucumber slices of hard boiled eggs on dish around avocados. Dot with salad cream and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Description : Strawberry and Stilton Salad with Cheese - serves 4

Last Answer : Strawberry and Stilton Salad with Cheese - serves 4 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 tbsp raspberry vinegar 1/2 tp sugar 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp water 1 oz crumble Stilton ... 1/2 cup berries, 2 tsp dressing and 1 tbsp of cheese. Serve with French Bread, if desired.

Description : Smoked Salmon and Spinach Salad with Avocado - Yield: 4 Servings

Last Answer : Smoked Salmon and Spinach Salad with Avocado - Yield: 4 Servings 1/2 lb fresh baby spinach 2 ripe avocados 1 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar Salt and ... into strips. Toss together spinach and olive oil dressing. Gently fold in avocado and smoked salmon. Serve.

Description : Shrimp Salad with Pineapple - serves 4

Last Answer : Shrimp Salad with Pineapple - serves 4 12 ounces canned shrimp 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp pineapple juice 1/2 tsp curry 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/4 ... pepper, and crushed pineapple chunks. Season with salt. Cover and chill until served. Serve over shredded lettuce.

Description : Shrimp and Papaya Salad - serves 8

Last Answer : Shrimp and Papaya Salad - serves 8 2 lbs shrimp 2 cups Chinese cabbage shredded 2 cups Romaine lettuce shredded 2 ripe papayas peeled and cubed, save the seeds 1/2 cup mint 1 cup ... toss the dressing in the cabbage mixture. Add the shrimp and toss well. Arrange on chilled plates.

Description : Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Pimentos - serves 4

Last Answer : Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Pimentos - serves 4 1 ounce cooked salad shrimp 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives Salt to taste 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp chili sauce ... on Bibb lettuce leaves that have been dusted with paprika. Garnish with strips of pimento and serve.

Description : Shells Crab Salad with Avocado - Yield: 1 Serving

Last Answer : Shells Crab Salad with Avocado - Yield: 1 Serving 1/2 lb med shells 1 cup fresh broccoli flowerets 1/2 cup freshly sliced radishes 12 oz fresh or canned crab meat 2 avocados, ... first 9 ingredients. In small bowl, blend remaining ingredients; toss with salad. Serve immediately or chill.

Description : Raisins Turkey Salad with Pears - serves 6

Last Answer : Raisins Turkey Salad with Pears - serves 6 16 ounces pears in syrup 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 tsp prepared mustard 3/4 tsp curry 1/8 tsp salt 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped 1/2 ... . Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve over shredded lettuce and garnish with the reserved pear halves.

Description : Potato Salad with Turkey

Last Answer : Potato Salad with Turkey 2 cup cooked, diced turkey 2 stalks celery, diced 3 green onions, sliced 2 red potatoes, cooked and cubed 2 tbsp dried parsley, or to taste 2 tsp dillweed, or ... celery, jicama, green onions, potatoes, parsley and dillweed. Add yougurt; mix well. Add pepper to taste.

Description : Potato Salad and Blue Cheese

Last Answer : Potato Salad and Blue Cheese 3 lb unpeeled new potatoes, quartered 1 bottle 8 oz Creamy blue cheese dressing 3/4 cup Blue cheese crumbled 1 jar real bacon pieces 1 tbsp dried parsley ... remaining ingredients; stir in potatoes. Cover and refr igerate 2 hours to flavors to blend. Serve chilled.

Description : Potato Salad - serves 6

Last Answer : Potato Salad - serves 6 Preparation - 15 minutes, cooking time - 10 minutes 1 pound baby new potatoes, halved 3 oz cubed pancetta or lardons 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 anchovies in oil, ... mix with the mayo. Toss with the warm potatoes, scallions and crispy bacon, season with pepper and serve.

Description : Pineapple and Cream Cheese Salad

Last Answer : Pineapple and Cream Cheese Salad 6 slices canned pineapple 1 cup cream cheese Purple grape juice French dressing Lettuce leaves Work enough grape juice into the cream cheese to soften it so that it ... lettuce leaf, put the cheese ball on top and pour grape juice and French dressing over all.

Description : Peppery Avocado Mozzarella Salad

Last Answer : Peppery Avocado Mozzarella Salad 6 oz Mozzarella cheese 2 lrg beefsteak tomatoes, cut in half 1 ripe avacado 2 shallots, peeled, thinly sliced 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 ... let marinate 1 hour. Garnish with basil, if desired, and serve with warm crusty bread or bread sticks.

Description : Pear Salad Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Cherries - serves 8

Last Answer : Pear Salad Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Cherries - serves 8 8 ounce package cream cheese 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/8 cup maraschino cherry juice 8 leaves of ... spoonful of mayonnaise mixture and place one maraschino cherry on top. Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.

Description : Pear Salad

Last Answer : Pear Salad 6 pears 6 stalks celery Mayonnaise Salt and pepper 1/2 cup broken walnut meats and stoned olives, chopped Lettuce leaves Select well formed pears and cut off a bit of the broad ... with mayonnaise, adding a pinch of salt and pepper. Fill the pear cups and serve on lettuce leaves.

Description : Pear and Chicken Salad with Walnuts - serves 4

Last Answer : Pear and Chicken Salad with Walnuts - serves 4 3.5 lb. cooked whole chicken, sliced 1/2 cup low-calorie fruit-flavored or blue cheese salad dressing 3 pears, cored and sliced 2 arugula, ... Arrange arugula salad on 4 plates. Divide chicken slices and place on top of salad. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Description : Pea Salad with Cheese - serves 8

Last Answer : Pea Salad with Cheese - serves 8 8 eggs 8 slices bacon 2 heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces 16 ounce package frozen green peas 2 cups mayonnaise 1/8 ... until smooth. Pour evenly over salad, and top with cheese. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve.

Description : Papaya Salad - serves 4

Last Answer : Papaya Salad - serves 4 1 clove garlic, peeled 1/4 cup cooked shrimp 2 jalape�os, seeded and stemmed 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp light corn syrup 3 tbsp ... minutes at room temperature for flavors to mingle, then pour shrimp mixture over papaya. Toss evenly. Serve immediately.

Description : Parsnip Salad with Carrots and Orange Vinaigrette - serves 4

Last Answer : Parsnip Salad with Carrots and Orange Vinaigrette - serves 4 3/4 pound parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch coins 1/4 pound carrots, cut into 1/2-inch coins 2 tbsp minced fresh chives 1 tsp celery ... carrots and toss well to coat. Serve warm as an appetizer, side dish, or salad. delicious with duck.