Garbage Salad Recipes

GARBAGE SALAD WITH SWEET ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the pancetta: Heat a medium skillet over low-medium heat and add the pancetta in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate in a single layer until ready to top.
• For the sweet Italian vinaigrette: Put the parsley and thyme in a medium bowl and add the vinegar. Let stand for a few minutes, then whisk in some salt and pepper. Whisk in the garlic, oregano, mustard and honey. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until combined.
• For the salad: Place the iceberg and romaine in a large bowl. Top with the red cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, Gorgonzola and pancetta. Before serving, pour in a healthy amount of dressing and mix well. Top with black pepper if desired.

RED CABBAGE SALAD II

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the canola oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, seasoned salt, pepper, and onion powder. Place the cabbage in a large glass bowl. Pour dressing over cabbage, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, stirring occasionally. Drain before serving.

GARBAGE BAG TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet.
• Drain and set aside to slightly cool.
• Tear lettuce and place in clean garbage bag.
• Add tomatoes, beans, cheddar cheese, browned ground beef mixture, crushed Doritos and Catalina salad dressing.
• Shake bag to make sure all items are mixed and coated with salad dressing.
• Pour into a serving bowl.

GARVEY'S GRILL'S GARBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients in large serving bowl or divide between 2 smaller bowls in this order: iceberg and romaine; Provel, Cheddar and Monterey Jack; artichoke hearts; tomato; onion rings; red bell pepper; and chicken.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• At the table, add your choice of salad dressing to taste.
• NOTE: This is a 1 1/2 lb giant and is a single serving at Garvey's! For variation, add your favorite salad ingredients, such as mushrooms, croutons, olives, etc. on top of artichoke hearts. Definitely a salad to be shared!

PURPLE CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Lightly toss red cabbage, mandarin orange segments, green onion, and cranberries together in a salad bowl.
• Toast pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Remove immediately to a bowl and let cool.
• Whisk canola oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved.
• Stir toasted pine nuts into salad and pour dressing over the top. Toss again to coat salad with dressing.

"TRASH BAG" TACO SALAD

Steps:

• Brown beef; drain. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Cool. Toss with remaining ingredients in an extra-large resealable plastic bag or large container.