SIMPLE SALAD RECIPES

VOODOO CHICKEN SALAD

2012-02-05T17:19:00.000-08:00

VOODOO CHICKEN SALAD
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients:
Voodoo Dressing:

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons chili paste
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
1/3 cup real mayonnaise
3/4 cup sesame or extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons ginger, peeled

Chicken Salad:

2 halved, grilled chicken breasts, cubed, skin removed
2 tablespoons Feta cheese (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
paprika

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions
This spicy dish delivers the tastes of sweet, sour, hot, and salty to the table for a refreshingly different Summertime salad.

Place all ingredients into the bowl of a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Serve over cubed just-grilled chicken breast which has been arranged over crisp lettuce sprinkled with crumbled Feta cheese.

Dress up the dish with halved cherry tomatoes or vine-ripened tomato wedges. Sprinkle with paprika for a color accent. Servings: 4
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BOCCONCINI (MOZZARELLA) AND TOMATO SALAD

2012-01-30T17:16:00.000-08:00

BOCCONCINI (MOZZARELLA) AND TOMATO SALAD

Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients

Vinaigrette:

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, or 1/4 teaspoon dry
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
pinch of red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, finely minced

Salad:

2 tablespoons pitted black oil cure olive, chopped
1/2 lb small mozzarella balls (Bocconcini)
5 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1" thick wedges

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions
Allow the minced garlic to stand in the vinegar for 10-15 minutes before preparing recipe. This will help remove the "bite" from the garlic and mellow it.

Meanwhile, slice tomatoes into wedges. Drain mozzarella balls (they are normally packaged in a brine). Remove pits from black olives and coarsely chop. Set these ingredients aside in a salad bowl.

Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a cruet or in a blender with the garlic and vinegar from above. Use 4 tablespoons vinegar if you like a tangy salad (3 tablespoons if you don't). You can use all balsamic vinegar, or if you prefer a milder dressing, use half balsamic and half red wine or Chianti vinegar. No mincing or chopping is required if a blender is used - pulse briefly.

Pour vinaigrette over tomatoes, cheese and olives; stir to coat. Do not add too much dressing - just enough.

Can be served with peeled, sliced cucumbers (1/4" coins or 1/2" cubes), if desired.

Season to taste with freshly grated black pepper (and salt, if needed) and serve, optionally, on a bed of radicchio or escarole hearts.
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CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD

2012-01-24T17:14:00.000-08:00

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients:

2-3 boneless chicken breasts, skin removed
2 stalks celery, strings removed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup real mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
1/2 medium onion, finely minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
lettuce leaves, for serving
paprika (optional)

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions:
Simmer the chicken in water (or chicken broth if you have it - then reserve for making soup later on. Do not allow the water or broth to boil.

Meanwhile, remove the strings from the celery and dice it into 1/3 inch dice. Wash and chop the cilantro. Peel and dice or mince the onion and garlic.

Stir the curry powder, onion, and garlic into the mayonnaise, mixing well.

Remove the chicken from the pan using a slotted spoon. Dice into bite sized chunks. Add to the mayonnaise. Mix well.

Arrange a few perfect lettuce leaves in the center of a salad dish. Scoop the chicken mixture onto the center. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika (we like to use either the Hungarian or smoked paprika) and top with a sprig of cilantro.Serves 3 or 4.

Simple-salad recipes: great-american-potato-salad.

GREAT AMERICAN POTATO SALAD

2012-01-19T17:12:00.000-08:00

GREAT AMERICAN POTATO SALAD
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups potatoes, cooked and cubed
2 boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions
Combine salad dressing, mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Add potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, and pickle; mix lightly. Chill. Makes 6 servings.
simple-saladrecipes: chicken-and-bean-salad.

CHICKEN MOUSSE SALAD

2012-01-15T17:10:00.000-08:00

CHICKEN MOUSSE SALAD
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients:

2 or 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 egg yolks
1 cup chicken stock
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ cup finely minced celery
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup heavy cream
peas and cubed new potatoes, cooked, or potato salad

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions
In the top of a double boiler, beat egg yolks over hot but not boiling water.

In a saucepan, simmer chicken breast in chicken stock with minced garlic and celery until chicken is cooked. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Season with salt, paprika, and pepper sauce. Cut chicken into ½ to ¼ inch pieces.

Slowly add hot chicken stock (not boiling) to eggs, whisking constantly. Stir until slightly thickened.

Soak gelatin in ¼ cup water for 5 minutes; microwave until heated (about 60 seconds), then stir until dissolved. Stir gelatin into chicken mixture.

Whip cream until stiff; fold into chicken mixture.

Have ready a ring mold dipped in cold water; tap out excess water, but do not dry. Transfer mixture into ring mold and refrigerate overnight.

To unmold, run a knife along the edge of the mold. Dip mold for a few seconds in hot water and invert onto serving plate, optionally lined with a bed of lettuce.

Decorate around the mold with wedges of ripe cherry tomatoes for a nice color contrast. Fill the center of the mold with cooked fresh green peas and cubed new potatoes, or optionally with potato salad.
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ITALIAN POTATO SALAD

2012-01-10T17:08:00.000-08:00

ITALIAN POTATO SALAD
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients
Dressing:

1 1/2 cups olive oil
2-3 (or more) cloves garlic, pressed
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon each basil and oregano (or to taste)
pinch of thyme (optional)
pinch of red pepper flakes

Salad:

2-3 lbs baby new potatoes
2 large red sweet vinegar peppers
1 large red onion, sliced into rings

Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients
Combine ingredients for salad dressing. Slice vinegar peppers into strips. Slice onions into thin rings.

Scrub potatoes and remove eyes. Do not peel.

Steam or boil gently in their jackets until nearly tender. Remove from heat and drain. Cover and let sit 10 minutes to finish cooking.

Cut potatoes into bite sized pieces and set aside in a serving bowl.

In the same pan, bring remaining ingredients to a boil, then remove from heat. Allow to cool several minutes and add cooked potatoes (they should still be hot).

Allow potatoes to marinate for 10 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Save remaining dressing to use as a marinade for chicken or beef.

For a different taste, add 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage and chopped rosemary or summer savory.

Up to 1/4 cup of the red wine vinegar can be substituted with either balsamic or tarragon vinegar.

Serve warm or cold.

CHICKEN AND BEAN SALAD

2012-01-06T17:01:00.000-08:00

CHICKEN AND BEAN SALAD
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients:

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 can cannellini beans
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/3 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (pinch)
lettuce leaves

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions
Combine chicken, beans, onions, in a salad bowl.

In a small bowl or blender, combine ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, garlic, and mayonnaise; blend.
Toss with chicken mixture and serve over lettuce leaves.
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Fruity Curry Chicken Salad

2011-10-26T21:46:00.000-07:00

Fruity Curry Chicken Salad
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced
1 stalk celery, diced
4 green onions, chopped
1 Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored and diced
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 cup light mayonnaise

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions

In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, apple, raisins, grapes, pecans, pepper, curry powder and mayonnaise. Mix all together. Serve!

Mexican Bean Salad

2011-10-20T21:45:00.000-07:00

Mexican Bean Salad
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove crushed garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions

In a large bowl, combine beans, bell peppers, frozen corn, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, salt, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and black pepper. Season to taste with hot sauce and chili powder.
Pour olive oil dressing over vegetables; mix well. Chill thoroughly, and serve cold.

Holiday Chicken Salad

2011-10-16T21:43:00.000-07:00

Holiday Chicken Salad
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients

4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
ground black pepper to taste

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasoned salt. Blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, onion, and nuts. Add chopped chicken, and mix well. Season with black pepper to taste. Chill 1 hour.

Strawberry Spinach Salad I

2011-10-07T21:42:00.000-07:00

Strawberry Spinach Salad I
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced onion
10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour.
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Tuna Salad in a Popover Bowl

2011-10-01T20:39:00.000-07:00

Tuna Salad in a Popover Bowl
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients

* 3 hard cooked eggs
* 1 can tuna, drained
* 3/4 cup celery, sliced
* 2 green onions, minced
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Popover Bowl:
* 2 tablespoons salad oil
* 1 clove garlic, peeled
* 3 eggs
* 2/3 cups flour
* 2/3 cups milk
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
* 2 cups shredded lettuce
* Paprika, optional

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions

Sieve 1 hard egg yolk and cut the hard egg white in wedges, reserve for garnish. Chop remaining cooked eggs. Mix chopped cooked eggs with tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss lightly and chill 2 hours or longer. About 1 hour before serving, pour oil into a 9 inch pie plate. Add garlic and place in oven to preheat to 450 degrees. Meanwhile, whisk eggs, flour, salt and tarragon until smooth. Remove garlic fom hot oil and pour egg mixture into pie plate. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 350 degrees. Continue baking 20 minutes. This makes a large puff with indented center. Cover bottom of popover with lettuce. Fill with tuna salad. Garnish with egg wedges and sieved yolk. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

Chicken Chow Mein Summer Salad

2011-09-25T20:38:00.000-07:00

Chicken Chow Mein Summer Salad
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients

* 12 oz bag broccoli slaw
* 8 tablespoons poppyseed dressing
* 1 chicken breast, chopped
* 1 1/2 cup fried chow mein noodles
Simple Salad Recipe Instructions
Saute chicken breast. Let cool and chop into pieces. Mix broccoli slaw and dressing a bowl and stir. Mix in broccoli and chicken. Toss broccoli slaw mixture with fried chow mein noodles. Enjoy it !
simple strawberry-spinach-salad recipe

Strawberry Spinach Salad

2010-07-12T20:34:00.000-07:00

Strawberry Spinach Salad
A nice simple salad recipe to try !
Simple Salad Recipe Ingredients

* 1 bunch spinach, rinsed
* 10 large strawberries, sliced
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
* 1 cup vegetable oil
* 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Simple Salad Recipe Instructions
In a large bowl, mix spinach and strawberries. In a blender, place sugar, salt, vinegar, oil, and blend until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds. Pour over spinach and strawberries, then toss to coat...and the simple salad recipe of strawberry spincah salad is ready to serve...enjoy it !
Simple-bulgur-salad-with-green-onion recipe

Simple Puttanesca Tomato Salad with Fried Capers

2010-07-12T20:33:00.000-07:00

Simple Puttanesca Tomato Salad with Fried Capers
A nice simple salad recipe to try 1
Ingredients
* 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 jar capote (large) capers, drained well and patted dry
* 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
* 6 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
* 1 small red onion or 1/2 medium, very thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
* A handful pitted good quality black olives
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, for seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat 1/4 cup oil in small pan over medium-high heat. Add capers but be careful, they will spatter. Fry the capers 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until golden, drain on paper towels.

Combine remaining 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil with garlic and anchovy paste. Add tomatoes, onion, parsley and olives. Season with red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Garnish with capers and the simple salad recipe is ready to serve...nice ! Enjoy it !
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Bulgur Salad with Green Onion Vinaigrette

2010-07-12T20:32:00.000-07:00

Bulgur Salad with Green Onion Vinaigrette
A nice simple salad recipe to try !
Ingredients

* 3/4 cup medium-grind bulgur
* 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
* 2 plum tomatoes, finely diced
* 1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
* 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
* 4 green onions, sliced, plus
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions
* 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
* 1 tablespoon buckwheat honey
* 1 serrano chile, chopped
* 1/2 cup canola oil or olive oil
* 1 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Place bulgur in a large bowl, pour 3 cups boiling water over, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, squeezing out as much water as possible, if needed. Return the cooked bulgur to the bowl and mix in the onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and 4 sliced green onions. Place the lime juice, honey, serrano, and 1/2 cup chopped green onion in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil until emulsified. If the mixture appears too thick, blend in a few tablespoons of cold water, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. The simple salad recipe is ready !! Transfer the salad to a platter and drizzle with the green onion vinaigrette...hmm nice ! Enjoy it !
Simple Salad Recipe : sweet-and-savory-orzo-salad

Sweet and Savory Orzo Salad

2010-07-12T20:31:00.000-07:00

Sweet and Savory Orzo Salad
Ingredients

* 2 cups orzo
* 1 cup sweet yellow pepper, chopped
* 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
* 2 cups bleu cheese crumbles
* 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
* 3 slices prosciutto, chopped into 1 inch pieces
* 3 scallions, chopped into 1 inch pieces
* Dressing:
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
* 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
* 2 tbsp sugar
* 2 tbsp honey
* 1 tsp sesame oil
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/2 tsp garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook orzo according to package directions, drain and cool. Combine orzo with peppers, olives, bleu cheese, tomatoes, prosciutto and scallions. Cover and refrigerate while dressing is prepared. In medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, honey, sesame oil, salt, and garlic powder. Retrieve salad from refrigerator, add dressing to bowl and toss. Replace cover and refrigerate at least three hours before serving. The simple salad recipe of orzo is ready ! Enjoy it !
Simple Salad recipe :bulgur-salad-with-green-onion

Tomato-Peach Salad

2010-07-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

Tomato-Peach Salad
A simple salad recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

tomato
peach
cider vinegar
olive oil
sugar
salt
pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Toss tomato and peach wedges with red onion slices. Drizzle with cider vinegar and olive oil; season with sugar, salt and pepper. The simple salad recipe of tomato and peach is ready ! Enjoy the appetizer !