MINI SALAD BAR FOR PICKY IN-LAWS
My in-laws are wonderful people and I love them dearly but, except for my MIL, they are picky eaters. And they are each picky in their own way too so what my SIL likes my BIL won't eat and what my BIL likes my other SIL picks out. This is my salad solution when I'm hosting the get-together. Its not hard to cut down the quantities if you don't have as many in-laws. :D
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wash, trim, and chop or tear all greens. Put the iceberg in one bowl, the mesclun in another bowl, the spinach in another, and the romaine in another.
- Clean and slice the cucumbers. We don't peel garden cucumbers, only store cucumbers. You can if you prefer. Arrange in a shallow dish.
- Wash tomatoes. If full-size, slice them into thick rounds and arrange in a shallow dish. If cherry tomatoes, take stems off and put into a bowl.
- Put the remaining items into more small bowls.
- Provide a selection of dressings, homemade or store-bought. I suggest several variations from Recipe #213989.
- Note -- if there is something you know EVERYONE likes increase the quantity as needed.
- A bunch of attractive, coordinating bowls are very nice if you have them, but if your in-laws are as informal and loving as mine are the cereal bowls will do just fine. :D.
MAKE-YOUR-OWN-TACO-SALAD BAR
Fill those little compartments on the Tupperware Serving Center with some or all of these ingredients. Diners make-their-own salad--and no one has to pick out the stuff they don't like! Great to take along on a picnic or tailgate party or potluck, too. See Recipe #217644 for directions in how to prepare the BEST-EVER (and easy) Taco Meat. Measurements given here are APPROXIMATE...make enough to comfortably fill the compartments on the Serving Center.
Provided by Debber
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 1 salad, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dump lettuce in a large serving bowl (or the lid of Tupperware Serving Center).
- Dump chips in another serving bowl (or the lid of the Serving Center if you didn't put the lettuce in it).
- Mix sour cream and green onion slices; place in center compartment of serving center.
- Place each of remaining ingredients (except chips) into one compartment of the serving center--being artistic in your arrangement so the colors look "nice."
- BRIGHT IDEA #1: Heat up a can of refried beans, slather some on a burrito skin, and use to wrap around a hard-taco shell, then fill shell with fav ingredients--it won't crack!
- BRIGHT IDEA #2: Mix everything up in a bowl, drizzle with Western Salad Dressing, and call it Western Taco Salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.9, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 999.4, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 4, Protein 15.5
ULTIMATE SALAD BAR
Create the ultimate salad bar at home with these quick and simple tips and tricks (including two deliciously easy homemade salad dressings). Hint: Get some help from the store!
Provided by Jonathan Melendez
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 36
Steps:
- Use this more as a guide for creating the ultimate salad bar at home. You don't have to follow this completely as written.
- First the base. I like to have three different lettuces to choose from. In three separate large bowls, place the chopped romaine, spring lettuce mix and baby spinach and set aside.
- Next up is the protein. Use help from the store for this. Go to the deli counter and get roasted chicken and just slice or shred at home. Cooked ham that you dice up can be a quick fix as well! If you want to cook the tofu yourself, drain extra-firm tofu very well and pat dry. Then cube up and sauté in a pan with a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook the bacon strips in the oven on a baking sheet for a quick and easy no-mess way of cooking. Lastly, hard boil some eggs for a quick protein rich alternative to meat!
- No salad bar is complete without veggie toppings, and you'll want lots of them. In small bowls, lay out the different sliced and chopped vegetables. This can be whatever you like, have on hand or find at the grocery store in season. I used avocado, carrots, peas, cucumber, corn, tomatoes, and red onion. Canned beans like chickpeas or black beans add a nice hearty bite to salads as well.
- Now let's talk cheese. Sure we're trying to be healthy but a small amount of cheese never hurt anyone. Set out some of your favorite cheeses. I like crumbled feta for a nice salty bite, or grated parmesan. Simple shredded cheddar or cubed mozzarella would be great as well.
- Finish things off with some crunchy and/or chewy toppings. Nuts or seeds are always a good idea. Sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts or dried fruit are all good options. Take advantage of what the store has to offer. You can't forget the croutons either. I don't think I can have a salad without croutons.
- For dressings: You can buy some or you can make one or both of these super easy dressings. For the Dijon Vinaigrette, place all of the ingredients into a mason jar and secure tightly with the lid. Then shake until fully combined. It's that simple! For the creamy Dijon dressing, whisk together the ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Transfer to serving dishes and place near the end of your salad bar.
- Then just have your guests go through and create their own salads!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1161.6, Fat 70.7, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 299.6, Sodium 2772.1, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 16.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 61.5
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