45 quick mixed salad Recipes

onion, cut thin, butter, good season italian salad dressing mix, zucchini, water, grated american cheese

russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 in pieces, salt, celery ribs, finely diced, red onion, hard-boiled eggs (optional), sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, onion soup mix (i put 3 but i like the onion s), salt and pepper

coleslaw mix, tomato, diced small, cucumber, diced small, rice vinegar, dijon mustard, agave nectar, salt and ground black pepper to taste

fruit cocktail, marshmallows, walnuts, raisins (optional), maraschino cherry, jell-o instant pistachio pudding mix, cool whip

x tin of mixed beans, x small tin of sweetcorn, fresh mint, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil

quick-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix, chopped cooked chicken, dried cranberries, granny smith apple, peeled and diced, carrot, grated, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, green onions, chopped, sliced almonds, toasted

quick long-grain -and-wild rice mix, white tuna in spring water, drained and flaked, chopped celery (about 1 large rib), nonfat mayonnaise, nonfat sour cream, chopped onion, lemon juice, chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried oregano, ground pepper, lettuce leaves, chopped unsalted cashews

boneless chicken brest tenders, mushroom soup, dry italian salad dressing mix, chopped chives, cream cheese, milk

pineapple chunks, drained, mandarin oranges, drained, maraschino cherry, drained, green seedless grapes, halved, instant lemon-flavored pudding mix, cream cheese, softened and cut into small pieces, milk, whipping cream , whipped

green onions, chopped, green beans, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, carrots, chopped, mixed sprouts, green peas, chopped/crumbled cottage cheese, toasted unsalted peanuts, coarsely chopped, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, yoghurt, soy sauce

dry falafel mix, olive oil for frying, cucumber, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, carrots, chopped, reduced fat ranch dressing, garlic powder (optional), ground cumin (optional), head romaine lettuce , torn

sliced deli roast beef, dried italian salad dressing mix, pepperoncini pepper, sliced, beef broth, pepperoncini pepper juice , from jar, to taste

water, balsamic vinegar, good seasonings italian salad dressing mix, olive oil

fresh washed baby salad greens or a spring mix, sliced fresh strawberries or seedless grapes halved. you may also like mandrin oranges., julienned carrots or grated carrots, sugar glazed pecans , walnuts or almonds, dressing, mayonnaise, champagne vinegar (or left over white wine), sugar, canola or vegetable oil, pure maple syrup, salt, whisk together or shake in a jar to emulsify., nuts , i usually make at least a cup and a half because of all the munching that goes on before the meal or by my husband, anytime!), candied nuts, pecans , almonds or walnuts or a mix, sugar, water, cinnamon or nutmeg (optional), place all ingredients in a heavy or iron skillet and cook over medium heat until the water evaporates and the nuts have a sugary appearance. pour onto a greased baking sheet and separate nuts quickly with a couple of forks. cool. store (yeah, right!) covered in the fridge or freeze.

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper

black beans, undrained and divided, water, chopped onion, good seasonings italian salad dressing mix, raw minute brown rice

shrimp, peeled, tails removed & cooked (i used ex large, but large will work fine, use what is on sale, and take advantage of the seafood co), head napa cabbage, thin sliced (i used a mix of napa and romaine, but use what you enjoy best, the napa is just very good with this ), romaine lettuce hearts , rough chopped, cucumber , cut in half lengthwise and then very thin sliced in half moons (i happen to love , but depending on the size, use as much as you want), onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced (i prefer a vidalia or fl sweet onion), bean sprouts, rinsed and drained (but if available, 15 oz, or about 2 cups of fresh bean sprouts), red pepper , thin sliced in matchsticks (optional), water chestnuts, rinsed, drained and rough chopped, chow mein noodles (1 to 1 1/2 in the salad, and as much as you want as a garnish), kraft toasted asian sesame dressing , you can also serve more on the side if necessary and see the note below on dressing substitutes (lite or regular version), scallion, fine diced (optional), toasted sesame seeds (optional)

cooked chicken breast, cubed, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained & squeezed of as much liquid as possible, knorr vegetable soup mix, mayonnaise (hellman s or best foods)