Ambrosia salad

AMBROSIA SALAD

Ambrosia salad

Portions:6
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ c. Cool Whip
  • ½ c. sour cream
  • 3 c. mini marshmallows
  • 1 15-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 c. chopped fresh pineapple
  • 1 c. shredded coconut
  • ¾ c. halved maraschino cherries stems removed, drained
  • ¾ c. toasted pecans

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, fold together Cool Whip and sour cream.
  • Add oranges, pineapple, cherries, coconut, pecans, and marshmallows and stir gently.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
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Course Fruit / Nuts / Salad

Caesar salad from Amy Fincher

CAESAR SALAD

Caesar salad from Amy Fincher

Portions:4
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Ingredients

FOR CROUTONS

  • 2 c. diced or torn bread
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Kosher salt

FOR DRESSING

  • 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets drained and minced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • ½ c. olive oil

FOR SALAD

  • 1 large head romaine lettuce torn into large pieces
  • ¼ c. shaved Parmesan
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Toss bread with oil and spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden and crisp, 10 to 12.
  • Make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together anchovies, garlic, egg yolks, and lemon juice.
  • Slowly begin adding the olive oil, whisking constantly, until all olive oil is incorporated.
  • Assemble salad: In a large bowl, toss lettuce with dressing until coated.
  • Add croutons and shaved parmesan and toss until just combined.
  • Season with black pepper and serve.
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Caprese salad from Amy Fincher

CAPRESE SALAD

Caprese salad from Amy Fincher

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh mozzarella
  • 4 large or 6 medium ripe tomatoes sliced
  • 1 bunch basil stems removed and discarded
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • On a large plate or platter, layer mozzarella and tomato slices in an alternating pattern.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Course Cheese / Salad
Cuisine European / Greece
Diets Vegetarian

Corn salad

CORN SALAD

Corn salad

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 4 c. fresh or frozen corn defrosted
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • c. crumbled feta
  • ¼ red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ c. basil thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
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Course Salad
Diets Vegetarian

Spinach salad

SPINACH SALAD

Spinach salad

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 5 oz. fresh spinach
  • 1 apple such as Fuji, thinly sliced
  • c. crumbled feta
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ c. sliced almonds toasted

FOR DRESSING

  • c. olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until completely incorporated.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add dressing, toss to combine, and serve immediately.
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Course Nuts / Salad
Diets Vegetarian

Shrimpo de gallo

Shrimpo de gallo

Portions:8
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp. chili powder
  • 1 lb. large shrimp tails removed
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 ½ lb. tomatoes seeded and finely diced (about 3 cups)
  • ½ c. finely chopped white onion
  • ½ c. finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 jalapeño peppers seeds removed and finely diced
  • 1 avocado finely diced
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high.
  • Season shrimp with salt and add to skillet along with garlic and chili powder.
  • Season with salt.
  • Cook, tossing occasionally, until shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 3.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a cutting board to cool.
  • Roughly chop shrimp into small pieces and scrape into a medium bowl.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, and avocado, and  season with salt.
  • Mix until combined and serve with tortilla chips.
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Shrimp salad

SHRIMP SALAD

Shrimp salad

Portions:2
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Ingredients

FOR SALAD

  • 1 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ red onion finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. minced dill
  • Butterhead or romaine lettuce for serving

FOR DRESSING

  • ½ c. mayonnaise
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp. dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and toss shrimp with olive oil on a large baking sheet.
  • Season with salt and pepper and bake until shrimp are completely opaque, 5 to 7.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice and zest, and dijon mustard.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add cooked shrimp, red onion, celery, and dill to the bowl and toss to combine.
  • Serve on bread or over lettuce.
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Italian pasta salad

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Italian pasta salad

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Ingredients

FOR THE PASTA

  • 16 oz. fusilli pasta cooked according to package instructions
  • 8 oz. mozzarella balls halved
  • 4 oz. salami quartered
  • 2 c. baby spinach
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 c. artichoke hearts chopped
  • ½ c. pitted black olives sliced

FOR THE DRESSING

  • c. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss together pasta, mozzarella, salami, spinach, tomatoes, artichokes, and olives.
  • To make the dressing, add olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, and red pepper flakes to a jar and secure with a lid then shake to combine.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Dress pasta with dressing and serve
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Course Pasta / Pork / Salad
Cuisine European / Italian

Waldorf salad

WALDORF SALAD

Waldorf salad

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp. plain yogurt Greek or regular
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 c. halved red grapes
  • 1 c. chopped apples
  • 1 c. sliced celery
  • ¼ c. chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c. walnuts toasted
  • Bibb lettuce for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon juice.
  • Add grapes, apple, celery, and parsley and fold until just combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with walnuts and serve over lettuce.
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Course Nuts / Salad
Diets Vegetarian

German potato salad from Amy Fincher

GERMAN POTATO SALAD

German potato salad from Amy Fincher

Portions:6
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. baby potatoes halved
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. granulated sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and season generously with salt.
  • Bring water to a boil and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 20.
  • Drain and let cool slightly before transferring to a large serving bowl.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, about 8.
  • Reserve about 2 tablespoons of fat in pan, and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Add red onion and cook over medium heat until starting to soften, about 3.
  • Whisk in in apple cider vinegar, water, olive oil, dijon mustard, and sugar.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer, then turn off heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in green onions and gradually pour mixture over potatoes.
  • Toss to combine and serve warm.
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Course Salad / Vegetables
Diets Vegetarian