Best salad recipes..?

so basically..whats your favorite salad to make? and please give me the recipe!!








thanksBest salad recipes..?
I like homegrown sliced tomatoes, alternated with fresh buffalo mozzarella, drizzed with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with some fresh chopped basil %26amp; oregano ......but, since it's hard to get good tomatoes, this is my next favorite:





Raspberry Walnut Spinach Salad


1 washed %26amp; torn bunch of spinach


1/4 red onion, thinly sliced


1-2 handfuls washed fresh raspberries (or strawberries)


carmelized walnuts **


Raspberry Walnut Vignarette dressing (Marie's is good)


** Carmelize the walnuts by stirring in a hot frying pan with some sugar, until the sugar melts and coats the nuts.... Then toss everything together ....





Note: You can make that salad with drained mandarin oranges, carmelized sliced almonds %26amp; Balsamic vignarette dressing too....Best salad recipes..?
24 Hour Salad Recipe





1 Head of lettuce, broken up


1/2 cup Spring Onions -- Chopped


1/2 cup Chopped celery


1 can Sliced water chestnuts


1 package Frozen peas


2 cups Mayonnaise


1/2 cup Parmesan cheese


1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder


1/2 teaspoon Salt


1 pound Bacon, crisp and broken up


5 Hard Boiled Eggs -- Chopped


2 Tomatoes -- Cut In Wedges





Break lettuce in the bottom of a large bowl. Add the next 3 ingredients. Spread frozen peas over the top of all. Seal with mayonnaise. Sprinkle parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Before serving, garnish with bacon, eggs, and tomato wedges.
Queenie Bean Salad


A little bit of Southwestern flair makes this protein-packed, whole-grain salad pop on any buffet table! Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving, and 4 WW POINTS.


Prep (including chill time): 520 m Cook:15m Servings:15


3 cups water


2 tbsp kosher salt


1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed


2 19-oz cans (4 3/4 cups) black beans, drained and rinsed


2 19-oz cans (4 3/4 cups) diced tomatoes, drained


1 large orange bell pepper, chopped


1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped


1 tbsp extra virgin oilve oil


1/4 cup fresh lime juice


1 tsp grated lime zest


3/4 tsp ground cumin


3/4 tsp ground coriander


1/4 cup cilantro, chopped


5 whole scallions, minced





Directions


Bring water and salt to a rolling boil in a large pot.


Add quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes.


Remove from heat and fluff with fork before cooling to room temperature.


In a large serving bowl, combine beans, tomatoes and peppers.


Add quinoa and toss mixture together.


In a small bowl or pitcher, whisk together oil, lime juice, spices, cilantro and scallions.


Pour dressing over the salad, toss once more and chill 8-12 hours before serving.


This keeps well at room temperature for hours and is great for lunch the day after.
I don't have a recipe but I'll try


I like california salad. It has


strawberries


mixed lettuce greens(or spinach)


tomatoes


balsamic vinegar


olive oil


some lemon juice


salt and pepper


goat cheese


and toasted walnuts( I like to put them on a frying pan with some honey, and then wait until the honey sticks to it and bubbles)
INGREDIENTS


1/2 cup sliced almonds


3 tablespoons sugar


6 cups torn romaine


1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained


1 cup sliced celery


3 green onions, sliced


DRESSING:


1/2 cup vegetable oil


1/4 cup vinegar


2 tablespoons sugar


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/2 teaspoon ground mustard


1/4 teaspoon garlic powder








DIRECTIONS


In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir almonds and sugar until almonds are coated and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Spread the almonds on heavy-duty foil to cool; gently bread apart.


In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, oranges, celery and onions. Top with almonds. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over the salad and toss gently.











SPINACH SALAD WITH HONEY DRESSING





INGREDIENTS


1 medium red apple


Lemon Juice


6 cups torn fresh spinach


6 cups torn red leaf lettuce


1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings


1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained


1/3 cup sunflower kernels, toasted


6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled


DRESSING:


1/2 cup vegetable oil


1/4 cup sugar


2 tablespoons cider vinegar


2 1/2 tablespoons honey


1/2 teaspoon celery salt


1/2 teaspoon onion salt


1/2 teaspoon paprika


1/2 teaspoon ground mustard


1/2 teaspoon lemon juice





DIRECTIONS


Thinly slice apple; brush with lemon juice. In a large salad bowl, toss the spinach, lettuce, onion, oranges and apple slices. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and bacon.


In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir and drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.
SJ-SC-CA Incredible Chicken Salad





3 cups chicken breast (cooked and cubed)


1 cup pineapple (diced)


1/2 cup celery (diced)


1/2 cup mayonnaise


1/4 cup raisins


1/4 cup walnuts


1/8 cup dried cranberries


2 Tablespoons sweet onion (minced)


2 Tablespoons apple juice





Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well combined and chill. Serve with a lettuce garnish.
Ok.. it's pretty simple:


Iceberg Lettuce ( for crunch, but any lettuce works)


Carrots ( chopped into itsy bitsy pieces)


Red cabbage( chunks)


Chicken or Ham ( I like chicken with BBQ sauce, or plain ham, in chunks)


Kraft Caesar Dressing ( regular only.. bacon is a no-no)


And then.. ** BAAAAM** ... Best Salad Ever!!
This is my favorite:





Baby spinach


Bleu cheese crumbles


Slivered almonds


Dried cranberries


Red grapes


Raspberry vinaigrette





So good!!! You can also add real bacon bits if you want to