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fast simple salad

LindaJames avatar
Recipe by
Linda James
@LindaJames
Mt. Vernon, OH

This salad is so versatile! You can mix & match the ingredients to make it unique every time. It's great as a companion salad to your meal, or it can stand alone as a meal, simply by adding some grilled chicken or salmon on top! I have also rolled ham slices into pinwheel shapes and placed them on top of the salad. Instead of cheddar cheese, try feta. In place of nuts, add pumpkin or sunflower seeds. The variations are endless, and you can make a beautiful presentation by topping with sliced strawberries or blackberries. Have fun creating this and enjoy your delicious salad!

yield 10 -12
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For fast simple salad

  • 3 pkg
    salad mix, any combination that you like
  • 1 c
    dried cranberries
  • 1 c
    cheese, shredded
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 bottle
    ken's lite vidalia onion salad dressing
  • 1 pkg
    croutons if desired
  • 1 pt
    grape tomatoes, halved
  • blackberries or strawberries for garnish

How To Make fast simple salad

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients in large bowl except for salad dressing.
  • 2
    Right before serving, drizzle some of the dressing over the salad. Mix thoroughly. Add more dressing as desired.
  • 3
    Sprinkle croutons on top at last minute so they don't get soggy if you are using them.
  • 4
    Garnish with a pretty fruit, such as strawberries or blackberries.
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