An American Quilt Chopped Salad Recipes

CRAZY QUILT SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first seven ingredients in a large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients. Pour over bean mixture; toss gently. , Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.

AN AMERICAN QUILT CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: Place all ingredients into blender and blend until well mixed. there will be little pieces of onion. Pour into samll saucepan and heat gently,. stirring. Do not boil. Let cool and then chill. you should have about 3/4 cup dressing.
• In serving bowl combine all vegetables. Chill.
• Just before serving, add 1/4 cup dressing and toss to combine.
• Taste and add more dressing if you like.
• Arrange each portion of salad on a lettuce leaf or red cabbage leaf.

AMERICAN CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• To make the salad, chop everything together into mouth-sized pieces. Make a well in the middle of the salad and put in all the dressing ingredients then mix up. It's that complicated!

ALL-AMERICAN SALAD

Steps:

• In the order listed, add all ingredients to a large bowl. Stir well after adding lime juice, and at the end.

GRILLED ROMAINE AND PORK CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor grill to cook directly over medium-high heat.
• To make the dressing, combine all ingredients and whisk vigorously to blend. Set aside.
• Brush the chops lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush the Romaine, onion, bell pepper, corn and cucumber lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the chops on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and cook another 4 to 5 minutes, until they reach an internal temperature of 150 degrees. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Put the onion, bell pepper, corn and cucumber on the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly charred. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly charred. Leave the corn on until it's lightly charred on all sides. As the vegetables are done, transfer them to a plate and set aside. Place the Romaine halves on the grill, cut-side down, and cook to 4 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Flip and cook another 2 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned and wilted. Transfer the Romaine to a plate and set aside.
• With a sharp knife, cut the chops into bite-size pieces and set aside. Cut the onion, bell pepper and cucumber into large dice and set aside. Cut the kernels from the ear of corn and set aside. Split the Romaine halves down the middle, then chop them into bite-size pieces. Place the Romaine in a large salad bowl. Add the pork chops, onion, bell pepper, corn and cucumber. Whisk the dressing well again and pour half of it over the salad. Toss well. Add half of the remaining dressing and the Parmesan and toss well. Add the rest of the dressing if desired and check for seasoning; add salt and pepper if needed. Toss well before serving.

WHOLE PLANT CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Combine romaine lettuce, cauliflower, cucumber, bell pepper, carrot, celery, green onions, sunflower seeds, and parsley in a large bowl. Drizzle your favorite homemade dressing on top and season with salt and pepper.

CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Zest the lemon into a small bowl, then halve the naked lemon and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Whisk in oil and season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Put the romaine into a large bowl, then top with tomatoes, bacon, cucumber, blue cheese and scallions. Drizzle in about two thirds of the dressing, then toss until well coated.
• Place sliced avocado and eggs on top of salad, and season lightly with salt and pepper (especially the avocado, which can take a lot of salt). Drizzle salad with remaining dressing, and serve.

PATCHWORK QUILT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, celery, cucumber, green pepper and onion.
• To make the dressing combine in a saucepan over medium heat: vinegar, margarine, sugar, flour, salt and brown mustard; bring to boil. Continue to cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Cool completely.
• Pour cooled dressing over bowl of vegetables. Toss to distribute dressing evenly. Cover tightly and store in refrigerator.