Featuring pasta, baked beans, tomatoes, French fried onions and Cheddar cheese, this dish is perfect for a satisfying side dish for lunch or dinner.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Salads
Salads come in a variety of forms from your basic lettuce to jiggly Jello to creamy egg, ham or tuna salads. Salads can have protein in them such as meat or seafood, or just vegetables. They can even have grains like couscous or rice. And they can be served hot or cold. See how versatile salads can be? Fun Food Holiday: May is National Salad Month.
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Sweet Baked Beans Pasta Salad
South Of The Border Salad
A festive salad made with corn, black beans, tomatoes with green chiles, green onions, and a cilantro and lime dressing.
Time: 2-5 hours
Broken Glass Jello Salad
This retro Jello salad adds a splash of color and texture to your table. With layers upon layers of vibrant gelatin and creamy sweetness, it's a nostalgic treat waiting to be...
Time: 2-5 hours
Asian Vegetable Slaw
'Slaw might be a staple at all-American barbecues, but Asian veggies fit right in. Some fresh chopped cilantro and a spicy sesame-peanut dressing make this healthy and colorful...
Time: under 30 minutes
White Corn And Baby Pea Salad
Frozen veggies never had it so good. Crunchy jicama and a bite from green onions turns some basic frozen vegetables into a healthy, bright tasting salad that'll hold its...
Time: 2-5 hours
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Black Bean, Corn And Red Pepper Salad
Made with green onions, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, fresh cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, lime juice, olive oil
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacon Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Made with longhorn or Cheddar cheese, hot sauce, vinegar, broccoli crowns, cauliflower, red onion, bacon, mayonnaise or salad dressing, sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
Turkey Egg Salad
Throw in some leftover turkey to really turn egg salad into something substantial. Mayo, eggs, and relish make a creamy and crunchy mixture perfect for lunch in a lettuce wrap or a...
Time: 1-2 hours
Sweet Potato & Leftover Turkey Salad
Made with fresh ginger, cooked turkey, sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, raisins, walnuts, mayonnaise, lemon juice, orange juice, orange peel
Time: 2-5 hours
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Adding grilled chicken breast to the recipe turns this Caesar from a side salad into the main event.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Cauliflower Salad
Lettuce, cauliflower, and bacon mixed with a sweet and creamy parmesan mayo is a great substitute for picnic staples like potato or pasta salad.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Ranch Seafood Salad
Made with Ranch salad dressing, black olives, imitation crab, lettuce, tri-color rotini pasta, bell pepper, purple onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cajun Chicken Caesar Salad
Caesar has been eagerly awaiting a Cajun twist. Seasoned chicken, bacon, and parmesan combine with some simply dressed romaine for a zesty salad that could even be a meal in...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Golden Corral Crab Salad
This popular buffet item at the Golden Corral crab salad is made with imitation crab, ranch salad dressing, mayo, green onion, bell pepper, and celery.
Time: over 5 hours
Cucumber Namasu
Namasu is a Japanese recipe that soaks sliced vegetables in a sweet vinegar mixture.
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat J. Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad
This copycat version of the salad served at J. Alexander's restaurant is made with wild rice, orzo pasta, onions, corn, currants, bell pepper, and basil...
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat El Torito's Mexican Caesar Salad
A bed of crisp romaine and crunchy fried tortillas is the perfect way to let the roasted chile, pepita, and cilantro salad dressing shine.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Firecracker Coleslaw
Coleslaw with a kick! It's made with shredded cabbage that's tossed with a spicy dressing along with vegetables and two kinds of jalapenos.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crowd Size Classic Creamy Coleslaw
Coleslaw is always a crowd pleaser and this group-size recipe makes it easy to please the hungry masses.
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Boston Market Tortellini Salad
Made with salt, seasoned salt, dry Caesar Dressing mix, water, cheese tortellini, Caesar dressing, mayonnaise, red bell pepper, white wine vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Bob Evans Cole Slaw
Craving the cole slaw from the family-style restaurant, Bob Evans? Serve up this copycat version at home now that you know the secret ingredient!
Time: 2-5 hours
Japanese Chicken Salad
This simple Asian-style salad features cooked chicken tossed with salad greens, noodles, almonds, and poppy seeds and a tasty vinaigrette
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Brown Derby's Original Cobb Salad
The Brown Derby was well known for their cobb salad but you can easily replicate this delicious dish at home with this recipe.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Albertson's Crab Salad
This crab salad made with imitation crab, green onions, and mayo is a close facsimile to the one you find at Albertson's grocery store.
Time: 2-5 hours
Bajan/Barbadian ColeSlaw
Cole slaw doesn't have to be dull, and this Bajan version proves just that. With a zesty twist and a hint of sweetness, it's perfect for your next BBQ or family dinner.
Time: under 30 minutes
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