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Help! I need some salad recipes

uklawgirluklawgirl member
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So, DH's brother and sister in law are here from Ukraine and I suck at making salad because I hate it. :) SIL is a little skinny thing and they don't eat much meat and/or fried foods in Ukraine so I need some good salad or side dish ideas that don't involve potatoes/heavy ingredients. I don't want to overwhelm their systems tonight with steaks AND baked potatoes and other heavy stuff.

Anyone have any good ideas? I am a terrible cook and I'd love to hear any suggestions you guys might have!

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Re: Help! I need some salad recipes

  • EntropicEponaEntropicEpona member

    I love mixed greens with some goat cheese and pickled beets. It's so tasty.

    How about a simple greek salad? Cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and a zesty greek dressing?

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  • damabo80damabo80 member

    Costco has some read-made salads that are awesome....comes with dressing and everything!

    My fav: lettuce, feta cheese, toasted nuts, cranberries, and a white balsamic dressing.


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  • dc2heartsdc5dc2heartsdc5
    just buy those salads in a bag...they come with everything you need even dressing and croutons ...you just have to mix
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  • uklawgirluklawgirl member
    Ooh you guys have some great ideas! Thank you!
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  • MissK8MissK8

    Our fave summer salad is super easy! It's just chopped spinach (and if you want to put in other lettuce you could), strawberries, and feta cheese crumbles. It's amazing!!!

    I also really like a fruit salad my g-ma used to make that is just Cool Whip, chopped grapes, and finely diced (in the blender) cranberries. She called it pink fluff - I call it heaven.  :)

    Either way, you can't mess these up. 3 ingredients each and no cooking required!

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  • leneae10leneae10 member

    this one's really good if you have a few mins.  You could always grill some chicken on the side for the "real" eaters!!!  And some garlic bread.  YUM!

    Apple Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
    • 1/4 cup cranberries
    • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1 cup red onion, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
    • 1 cup vegetable oil
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 10 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
    • 2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

    Directions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
    2. In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
    3. In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.

    If you want something quicker, one of my favorites is romaine lettuce (you can get the bagged one that's already cut) with some raspberry vinaigrette dressing, some fresh raspberries and almonds.  YUM!  I always serve that with my chicken parm.

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  • leneae10leneae10 member

    Oh, another side that is one of my faves with steak is grilled corn on the cob - soak in water for about 20 mins, peel the husk back, coat with olive oil, add some fresh garlic and salt and pepper.  Put the husks back on, and throw on teh grill for about 20-30 minutes.

    ETA: Remove the corn silk, obviously.

    Another easy one is grilled asparagus (or roast in the oven) - just brush on olive oil or butter, salt/pepper/garlic.  I also serve thick tomato slices and sauteed mushrooms with steak.  YUM!

    sauteed mushrooms - wash them, heat olive oil in skillet, add mushrooms and cook on high for about 5 minutes.  Add a tiny bit of butter, some garlic, and Worcestershire sauce (about 12 shakes) and cook med-high until carmelized.  my fave side dish!!!

    ETA: I use white button mushrooms (2 8oz pkg for 4 ppl) but the baby portabellas have more flavor.  i get what's on sale.

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  • uklawgirluklawgirl member
    You guys are awesome and I am starving!
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  • shy287shy287 member

    I grew up in Shorewood and actually live in Wauwatosa now :)

     

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  • uklawgirluklawgirl member
    imageshy287:

    I grew up in Shorewood and actually live in Wauwatosa now :)

     

    Get out of town! That's so cool. I work in West Allis, not far from 'Tosa :)

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    imageuklawgirl:
    imageshy287:

    I grew up in Shorewood and actually live in Wauwatosa now :)

     

    Get out of town! That's so cool. I work in West Allis, not far from 'Tosa :)

    What a small world Smile  I went to HS there and graduated in 95.  My mom just moved from West Allis to west of Madison. 

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