Main-Dish Salads
Beef salad, Cobb salad, and crab-stuffed avocados offer salads substantial enough to anchor a meal. Browse the ingredients and serving size to choose a dish for the table you are planning.
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Gourmet Warm Potato Salad with Bacon, Mustard Vinaigrette, and Celery Seed
This elevated warm potato salad is a blend of rich, crispy bacon, creamy potatoes, and a tangy mustard dressing with subtle notes of celery seed, balanced by the…
Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro 4 Tablespoons minced ginger 1 cup sesame sticks (optional) 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (white or regular) 4 cups rotisserie chicken, finely chopped…
Asian Ramen Noodle Salad
This Asian-inspired Ramen Noodle Salad combines crunchy cabbage and broccoli slaw with toasted almonds, crumbled ramen noodles, sweet mandarin oranges, and a savory-sweet sesame-peanut dressing. Fresh ginger, dried…
Hot Chicken Salad with Potato Chip Crust
This retro dish was once a hot favorite on the menus of tea rooms, bridge clubs, bridal showers, and other occasions where ladies lunched. It’s similar to a chicken…
The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Salad
Pile it on toasted bread or croissants with lettuce and tomato for a sandwich, eat it with crackers of your choice, or serve a scoop on lettuce leaves with assorted fruit and…
Old Bay Shrimp Salad
Ingredients 2 pounds large shrimp (31-35 per pound), shell-on and deveined (see note) 1/2 cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellman’s or Duke’s 1-1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning…
The BEST Egg Salad
Ingredients 9 Eggs 5 Tablespoons Whipped cream cheese 2 Tablespoons Mayo 1 Tablespoon Mustard 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon Pepper 1/4 teaspoon Celery seed 3 Tablespoons Green…
Shrimp Salad over Zesty Watermelon
This salad uses just enough mayo to coat the shrimp, which will keep them moist but not drown them in a deluge of dressing. Ingredients 2 lemons 4…
Sourdough Panzanella with Grilled Chicken
In this classic Italian salad, sourdough bread soaks up the flavors of fresh herbs, late-summer tomatoes, and a savory vinaigrette. Adding grilled chicken turns it into a full…
Shrimp Avocado Salad
Shrimp Avocado Salad is perfect for a quick lunch or supper during the summer. Add to a sandwich, pasta, or atop greens, too! Especially when it is hot…
