Meat And Seafood Salads

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

Made with Ranch salad dressing, black olives, imitation crab, lettuce, tri-color rotini pasta, bell pepper, purple onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with mayonnaise-type salad dressing, chicken breasts, chicken bouillon cubes, chunk chicken, dill pickle relish, onion, celery, mayonnaise, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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Romaine and iceberg lettuce with corn, black beans, BBQ chicken, herby ranch sauce, and homemade tortilla strips.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Diced chicken and celery mixed with mayo, dill, and chives forms a crunchy and creamy salad that you can serve straight up or on a flaky croissant.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Need an easy lunch idea? This recipe fits the bill! Ready in minutes and totally delicious.


Time:   under 30 minutes

It's hard to beat a classic. Tuna salad is easy to whip up with just a few basic ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

If you're looking for a classic chicken salad recipe that will please even the pickiest eater, then look no further. This old fashioned chicken salad is perfect on its own...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Taco night gets a wild twist with this trash bag taco salad. A culinary fiesta where all the ingredients get down in one bag.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chicken salad in its most basic form. Add other ingredients as desired to create your own style.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The best thing about the buffet taco salad is that everyone can customize it to their liking. Load it up with beans and cheese or a double dose of guacamole. Make it how you like it!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This chop suey salad is a Chinese-American fusion dish with a tangy dressing, Asian-style vegetables, and succulent chicken.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ranch salad dressing, boston lettuce, shrimp, peas, red onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

This easy tuna salad recipe blends albacore tuna, celery, capers, and a hard-boiled egg, all mixed in a creamy mayonnaise-mustard dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a quick...


Time:   30-60 minutes

Fresh flavors without a lot of work. This easy to toss together meal can be made ahead of time. Package the dressing and chips separately and it makes a great lunch to take to work or...


Time:   under 30 minutes

A killer chicken salad is a great recipe to have in your arsenal. Celery adds a great crunch factor; if you like to spice things up a little just throw in some sriracha or red...


Time:   2-5 hours

Conch salad, basically a conch ceviche, is a sensationally citrusy dish that's perfect for hot weather.


Time:   2-5 hours

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

There's a whole lot more to Thai food than Pad Thai. This beef salad is a lighter and more refreshing option. Thin sliced steak with vegetables and a hot and sour kick.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Seared scallops with delicate greens like watercress definitely takes you into gourmet territory, and the fresh honey-lime dressing finishes the job.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This creamy combo of grapes, almonds, and celery with chicken is perfect for sandwiches and crackers, or works in a lettuce wrap if you're serious about those greens!


Time:   1-2 hours

So many fresh flavors. Lemongrass, basil, mint, and spicy red pepper flakes gives that cool and spicy combo that Thai food is so famous for. Serve it hot or cold, you can't go wrong.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The underutilized Herbs de Provence mixture is the key to this dish. Rosemary, marjoram, and basil all contribute to make a wonderfully seasoned fillet that sits atop a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes