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shopgirl82 · Chanel

It's Getting Warmer-Salad Time!

shopgirl82 · Chanel

another one i make is a modified version of this. my bf doesn't complain when i make it because it's not a "salad".

Taco Salad Recipe #11098 (from recipezaar.com)
I've made this salad for years and it's always requested that I make it for parties and get-togethers. Very popular with my family and friends.

1
bag prepared garden salad

1
bag nacho cheese flavor Doritos, crushed

1
lb ground beef

1
medium onion, chopped

1
bottle thousand island dressing

1
package taco seasoning

tomatoes, chopped

shredded cheddar cheese
*you can use baked doritos and i never put a whole bag, and i also use ground turkey instead, and low fat thousand island dressing. i also sometimes use salsa if i don't have tomatoes on hand.

Brown the meat and onion together.

Drain off fat.
Add taco seasoning.
Fill the empty taco seasoning pack with water and mix in.
Let meat mixture cool.
Mix with all other ingredients, adding Doritos last.

member · Hermes

My favorite salad is from Trader Joe's. It's one of those pre-made bagged versions and it's Trader Joe's brand. It's got: baby spinach, dried raspberries, gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts and raspberry vingarette. If I'm eating it as a meal, I just throw some chicken in it. It's so good!

luckylily · Gucci

shopchicago33 wrote:

My favorite salad is from Trader Joe's. It's one of those pre-made bagged versions and it's Trader Joe's brand. It's got: baby spinach, dried raspberries, gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts and raspberry vingarette. If I'm eating it as a meal, I just throw some chicken in it. It's so good!

That sounds deeeelish, I'm going to have to look for that next time I'm at TJs.

I'm pretty stick to the same salads too much, my faves are:

*Spinach w/ dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and raspberry vinaigrette
*Mixed greens, black beans, corn, cilantro, lime juice, and some lite citrus-y dressing
*Spinach, feta, kalamata olives, balsamic vinaigrette

blubirde · Chanel

My fave salad is a greek salad. It's 1-2 points per serving, depending on the amount of cheese you put in.

Spinach, red, orange, and yellow bell peppers, cucumbers, ff italian dressing, and reduced fat blue cheese crumbles. It's the perfect mix of sweet (peppers), flavorful (cheese), and tart (dressing). You can either mix the blue cheese in with the salad or just add it to your portion. I add about 2 tablespoons to my salad and that makes the whole thing 2 points. I'm craving it now!

Bleh - I'm a dork. I meant feta cheese, not blue cheese, although you can technically use either. I was laying in bed last night trying to fall asleep when it came to me that I said blue cheese. How weird is that?

-- Edited by blubirde at 13:48, 2006-04-25

shopgirl82 · Chanel

i'll have to check out the salads you ladies posted. my bf loves greek ones, and i like more fruity ones. i have dressing down for fruity ones, but anyone have a good greek rec? store bought or homemade?

alb · Marc Jacobs

shopgirl82 wrote:

i'll have to check out the salads you ladies posted. my bf loves greek ones, and i like more fruity ones. i have dressing down for fruity ones, but anyone have a good greek rec? store bought or homemade?

The one Blubirde posted sounds good!

NCshopper · Hermes

I am a salad queen! I love salads.

One we made last week:

Thinly sliced flank steak, goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, red bell pepper strips, thinly sliced red onion, and thinly sliced carrots over a bed of greens, then drizzled with EVOO and balsamic vinegar and salt and pepper. So good.

killa · Dooney & Bourke

YUMMY KILLA SUMMER SALAD:

You'll need ...

One pound of greens (I use spinach and romaine)

3 kiwis (peeled and sliced)

1 pint of fresh strawberries (sliced in quarters)

1 pint of fresh raspberries

1/4 cup of toasted slivered almonds (or your fave nuts!)

DRESSING:

2 tablespoons raspberry preserves

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar

TOSS AND ENJOY!!

So.freakin.good.

Sunshinegirl · Kate Spade

Try throwing some beans such as garbanzo or black beans in your salads. I like to marinate the beans the night before in lemon juice, olive oil, salt pepper and garlic.

Also, i love marinating canned baby corn cobs in banana pepper ring juice for a couple of days and then adding them to salads.

Crush and toast a handful of uncooked ramen noodles for salads.

Maybe some grilled shrimp to your salads

member · Hermes

killa wrote:

YUMMY KILLA SUMMER SALAD: You'll need ... One pound of greens (I use spinach and romaine) 3 kiwis (peeled and sliced) 1 pint of fresh strawberries (sliced in quarters) 1 pint of fresh raspberries 1/4 cup of toasted slivered almonds (or your fave nuts!) DRESSING: 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar TOSS AND ENJOY!! So.freakin.good.

OMG Killa - that sounds so yummy! Thanks for posting - I can't wait to try it.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

i like these two salads from the Whole Foods deli counter:

spinach/strawberry/and i think feta cheese

corn/arugula/red onion

yum...

Karina · Chanel

Here are a bunch of 5 ingredients or less salad recipes.

http://www.recipezaar.com/64204 Sicilian Cold Pasta Salad

http://www.recipezaar.com/115907 Spinach and Strawberry Salad

http://www.recipezaar.com/98974 Low Carb Asian Egg Salad

http://www.recipezaar.com/37857 Three Green Salad with Warm Brie

http://www.recipezaar.com/79989 Waldorf Salad

http://www.recipezaar.com/41309 Chickpea, Pesto & Red Onion Salad

-- Edited by Karina at 17:02, 2006-04-30

-- Edited by Karina at 17:11, 2006-04-30

shopgirl82 · Chanel

great recipes killa and Karina.

Karina- the first and last ones look especially good. i'll be making that and your mango salsa that you posted last year!

i made my Pasta House salad last night and ladies you really should try it, it's soooo good. everyone always asks for the recipe, especially when i bring it to work.

chanel_cheri · Nine West

I enjoy the Manderin Chicken Salad from Wendy's....w/Oriental Sesame dressing...yummy

Alikat · Kate Spade

Everything sounds so yummy! thanks for the ideas.

I also love a super simple Greek salad - its great to bring on the side for work because nothing gets wilted:

sliced red onions, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and basil sprinkled with lemon, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil - add feta and peppers if wanted.

This is my favorite appetizer, Caprese salad:

tomatoes, sliced buffalo mozzarella and basil

Shello · Kenneth Cole

My favorite salad is from Whole Foods, but now I make it myself at home. It's sooo easy!

- Dark lettuce (I like to add in spinach too)
- Goat cheese
- Dried cranberries
- Pecans
- Balsamic Vinegar

That's it! It takes like 5 minutes to throw together (or less) and it's so yummy.

Metric · Gucci

Oriental chicken salad...

cold cooked chicken

carrots, cabbage, green onions- all shredded thinly, lettuce- whatever kind your prefer

those crunchy chinese noodle things- chow mein noodles? http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/equivalents_substitutions.asp?index=C&tid=370

Sliced almonds, canned mandarin oranges if you prefer

Litehouse Sesame dressing- this stuff is incredible...soooo good!

Litehouse ® Sesame Ginger

FYI the Litehouse website has lots of recipes for yummy sounding salads http://www.litehousefoods.com/Recipes.asp

Metric · Gucci

another good one...

Balsamic Endive salad

Endive leaves, whole or cut into bite size peices as you prefer

candied walnuts- melt 1 tsp of butter and 1 tsp of brown sugar in a pan, toss with 1/2 cup of walnuts until walnuts are covered. Cool

Balsamic reduction- boil balsamic vinager in a small pot until reduced by half of its original volume. Watch carefully so it wiil not burn. Vinegar will be very strong and thick in texture.

Crumble over top of the endive the bleu cheese and walnuts. Drizzle with a small amount of balsamic reduction. Serve