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Salad Recipes

Make-Ahead Salad

Make-Ahead Salad Ingredients For the salad: Iceberg lettuce: 1 head, chopped Frozen peas: 1 package (8 oz), thawed and well drained Swiss cheese: 1 cup, cut into small cubes Green onions: 3, finely chopped Bacon bits: ½ cup For the dressing: Mayonnaise: ½ cup Miracle Whip: ½ cup Sugar: 1–2 tablespoons, to taste Kosher salt […]

Confetti Salad

Confetti Salad Ingredients For the salad Spaghetti – 1 package (16 ounces), broken into 1–2 inch pieces Red bell pepper – 1, diced, for sweetness and color Red onion – ½, diced, for sharp flavor and crunch Cucumber – 1 large, diced, adds freshness and balance Celery – 3 stalks, diced, for crisp texture Whole […]

Caprese Pasta Salad

Caprese Pasta Salad is a fresh, vibrant twist on one of Italy’s most iconic dishes. The original Insalata Caprese, named after the beautiful island of Capri off the Amalfi Coast, is a simple arrangement of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil. Its red, white, and green colors are said to […]

Beet & Avocado Salad

Beet & Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that blends earthy sweetness, creamy richness, and fresh garden flavors in every bite. The roasted beets bring natural depth, the avocado adds luxurious creaminess, and the feta and nuts provide tang and crunch, all tied together with a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil. It’s more […]

Authentic BLT Pasta Salad

How to make Authentic BLT Pasta Salad Ingredients 3 ½ to 3 ⅔ cup cooked elbow macaroni or your choice of pasta 2 cups baby tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup green onions, chopped 4 to 6 slices bacon, fried, drained and crumbled 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp sugar, (optional) ½ cup […]

Fruit Salad

How to make Fruit Salad Ingredients For the dressing ¼ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup orange juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest ⅓ cup honey 2 tablespoons olive oil optional 2 teaspoons poppy seeds For the salad 1 medium pineapple peeled, cored and cut into bite-sized chunks 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and sliced 3 […]