Do you want to eat more salad, but have a hard time finding salad recipes that are both delicious and easy to make? Try these 5 Quick and Easy Salad Recipes!
5 Quick and Easy Salad Recipes
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Chopped Salad Recipe with Cilantro Dressing
Shopping List:
- Romaine Lettuce
- Black Beans (15 oz. can rinse and drained)
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Green Pepper
- 2 cups Corn (frozen and thawed)
- 5 Green Onions
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 Avocado
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- A cup of Cilantro, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar
- A clove of Garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
Instructions:
- First, in a food processor, combine all of the ingredients for the dressing, until smooth.
- Next, chop the lettuce, pepper, tomatoes, and green onions.
- Add all ingredients to a bowl, and then drizzle with dressing.
Macaroni Salad Recipe
Shopping List:
- 1 1/2 cups Mayonnaise
- 12 ounce package of Large Elbow Macaroni
- 1 large Green Pepper, chopped
- 10 Cherry Tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh Black Pepper
- Salt and Olive Oil for the pasta boil
Burnt Macaroni‘s Macaroni Salad is a classic recipe that can be served with just about anything.
Green Grape Salad Recipe
Shopping List:
- Green Grapes
- 1 pkg. Cream Cheese softened
- 8 oz. Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Pecans, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Instructions:
- First, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla.
- Then, in a separate bowl, mix together grapes and cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans.
- Serve.
Strawberry Salad
Shopping List:
- Romaine Lettuce
- Strawberries, quartered
- Walnuts
- Goat Cheese crumbles
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 4 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions:
- First, prepare the dressing, and then set aside.
- Then, in a large bowl, combine romaine, strawberries, and walnuts.
- Add dressing, and then mix completely.
- Top with goat cheese.
- Serve.
Orzo Salad with Sauteed Green Beans and Tomatoes
Shopping List:
- 10 ounces Orzo
- 1 lb. Fresh Green Beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
- Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 Lemon, juiced and zested
- 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil, divided
- 1 Garlic Clove, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley, minced
- Salt and Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
Looking for a light salad side dish? This Orzo Salad with Sauteed Green Beans and Tomatoes, from Burnt Macaroni, is perfect!
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Does your family love salad? Comment below!
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