26 alternative salad Recipes

red kidney beans, veggie ground round (or alternate product), head lettuce (shredded thin), tomatoes (diced ), green onions (sliced ), shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or vegan substitute), sour cream (or vegan substitute), italian salad dressing, taco seasoning (check ingredients), sugar (or substitute ), ground pepper, dried parsley, chopped corn chips

boneless skinless chicken breasts, archer farms thai peanut sauce, cored fresh pineapple , cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons, pineapple juice reserved, romaine lettuce hearts, chopped, cucumber , peeled in alternating strips, seeded, and cut into chunks, red onion, very thinly sliced

crimson cranberry salad, cranberries, water, sugar, cherry jello, cold water, seedless white grapes (cut into halves), crushed pineapple, chopped celery, milk, marshmallows, cottage cheese, cream, low calorie topping: (alternate topping , does not set as well), cool whip (fat free), carton 24oz. of cottage cheese (bet in blender until smooth), cream cheese, sugar

raspberry gelatin, jellied cranberry sauce (alternately cook 12 oz fresh and sweeten slightly until just bursting) can is easier, crushed pineapple with the juice, unflavored gelatin, port wine, chopped walnuts, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar

pistachio flavored instant pudding, pinapple tidbits, undrained, will equal with tibits and juice combined), marshmallows, pecans, finely chopped, cool whip, alternative : you can also prepare pudding as directed on package, use 1 cup of pinepple, drained and 1 cup cool whip for less sweetness. be sure to refrigerate an hour longer

ripe heirloom tomatoes, cut into chunks, teardrop-shaped tomatoes, halved, english cucumber , peeled in alternating strips and cut into chunks, basil leaves , torn into pieces, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt such as sel gris, pepper

corn tortillas, vegetable cooking spray, garlic powder, ground red pepper, chopped onion, shredded cooked chicken breast (skinned before cooking and cooked without salt), tomatoes and green chiles, drained and chopped, nonfat sour cream alternative, torn iceberg lettuce, shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, minced fresh cilantro, commercial mild no-salt-added salsa

tricolor fusilli (corkscrew) pasta, uncooked, nonfat sour cream alternative, capers, dried tarragon, pepper, salt, vegetable cooking spray, salmon fillet, dry white wine, water, chopped purple onion, chopped fresh parsley, tomato, cut into wedges, romaine lettuce leaves

fresh broccoli, chopped small (2 good size heads ), red onion, chopped (more to taste), bacon , cooked crisp and chopped, dried cranberries or 1/2 cup golden raisin, sunflower seeds, vinegar, mayonnaise (lite works well ), sugar ( alternative such as splenda works well), salt and pepper

chicken breast tenders, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, pepper, vegetable cooking spray, shredded romaine lettuce, seeded, chopped tomato, sliced green onions, shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese, nonfat sour cream alternative, chunky salsa

unflavored gelatin, cranberry-raspberry-strawberry juice beverage, sugar, fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries, thawed, fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed, chopped pecans, strawberries, sliced, vegetable cooking spray, nonfat sour cream alternative, powdered sugar, poppy seeds, green leaf lettuce (optional), grated orange rind (optional)

diced red bell pepper, diced celery, diced onion , of choice, cooked chicken breast (about 4 oz), mayonnaise (or alternate), low-fat sour cream, basil, dill, fresh lime juice (tsp), salt and black pepper

fresh spinach, fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges , alternate for strawberries, onions, minced, seasoned rice vinegar, canola oil, honey, toasted sesame seeds, poppy seed

unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp, water, nonfat sour cream alternative, chopped celery, chopped onion, lemon juice, salt, curry powder, cantaloupe, green leaf lettuce leaves

olive oil, spicy tomato sauce (alternatively, ketchup), lemon juice, ginger, pepper, chopped onions, soy sauce, salt, lemon rind, water, tomatoes (or grape , roma ), spinach

hearty meat sauce, drained canned kidney beans, seeded, chopped jalapeno pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, chopped avocado, chopped green onions, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, nonfat sour cream alternative

canned mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained, canned pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, tangerine, peeled and coarsely chopped, nonfat sour cream alternative, powdered sugar, frozen orange juice concentrate, undiluted, flaked coconut, toasted

mustard (wholegrain or gluten free alternative), soy sauce (salt reduced or gluten free), honey, chicken drumsticks (skin removed ), sweet potatoes (cut into 2cm pieces steamed , then cooled), watercress (sprigs picked washed and dried), red onion (cut into thin slivers), tarragon (fresh leaves ), cucumber (small lebanese peeled cut into ribbons using peeler), tomatoes (semi dried, drained patted dry with paper towel), balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar or cherry vinegar)