10 Salad Recipes With No Lettuce In Sight!
Who says a salad needs lettuce? Dive into these 10 recipes that bring you a refreshing twist on traditional salads. From the beautiful layers of a Tortellini Salad to the familiar flavors of Southern Tuna Salad to the unique Southern Tomato Cracker Salad, each offers flavor and texture that may change the way you think about salads. Packed with ingredients that go far beyond leafy greens, these recipes have the potential to spice up mealtime!
Layered Tortellini Salad
Total time: 30 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Frozen tortellini, black olives, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, Greek dressing, red peppers
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This beautiful Layered Tortellini Salad is perfect for long summer days when it’s just too hot to cook! With its colorful layers of delicious Greek ingredients, it’s as pretty as it is delicious.
Southern Tuna Salad
Total time: 5 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Canned tuna, apple, celery, sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise
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Are you looking for a new twist on tuna salad? My Southern Tuna Salad Recipe is packed with flavors like sweet pickle relish, apples, and mayo. It’s a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors!
Cranberry Waldorf Salad
Total time: 15 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Apples, celery, raisins, mayonnaise, pecans, dried cranberries
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Enjoy a fresh twist on a classic with this Cranberry Waldorf Salad recipe, blending tart cranberries with apples and pecans for a flavorful side.
Southern Chicken Salad with Pecans
Total time: 1 hour
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Chicken breasts, pecans, celery, mayonnaise
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My classic Southern Chicken Salad with Pecans recipe is a traditional combination of flavors and textures. It’s easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Vintage Broccoli Salad
Total time: 22 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Broccoli, sugar, vinegar, onion, dried cranberries (or raisins), bacon, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds
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This vintage Broccoli Salad recipe is total comfort food and the perfect side dish for any summer party. You’ll combine fresh, lightly blanched broccoli with crispy bacon, roasted sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries in a tangy mayo dressing for an easy recipe that your family and friends will ask for again and again.
Fire and Ice Tomatoes
Total time: 15 minutes (plus several hours chill time)
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, vinegar, sugar
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You’re going to really enjoy this vintage Southern recipe for Fire and Ice Tomatoes. It’s a light, refreshing side dish or salad composed of sweet Vidalia onions, ripe tomatoes, and bell peppers marinated in a sweet-tart vinegar solution. It’s a great choice for all your summer meals.
Bowtie Pasta Salad
Total time: 20 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Bowtie pasta, cherry tomatoes, green grapes, capers, shallot, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, feta cheese
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Discover a tasty twist on pasta salad with this Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Grapes recipe. Bursting with the bright flavors of grape tomatoes, green grapes, and tangy dressing, it’s a refreshing dish that’s perfect for a summer cookout or picnic!
Southern Potato Salad
Total time: 30 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Red skinned potatoes, celery, onion, sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, mustard, pimiento, paprika
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What’s the perfect dish to bring to any potluck? Why, this Classic Southern Potato Salad Recipe, of course! With its steamed, tender potatoes, celery, pickle relish, and a dressing made from mayonnaise and yellow mustard, this recipe goes with nearly anything and is great year round.
Classic Macaroni Salad
Total time: 35 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Elbow macaroni, celery, bell pepper, onion, boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar
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This Classic Macaroni Salad recipe is a fast and easy family favorite. Its tart flavors and creamy, crunchy texture make it the perfect side dish for brightening up almost any menu!
Southern Tomato Cracker Salad
Total time: 15 minutes
Level: Beginner
Main ingredients: Saltine crackers, tomatoes, mayonnaise, shallot, chives
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If you enjoy the flavors of the classic southern tomato sandwich, then you’ll fall head over heels for this Southern Tomato Cracker Salad recipe! It takes 15 minutes from start to finish and there’s no cooking at all. Perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen.
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