The California Beach Salad Recipes

CALIFORNIA GREEN SALAD

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This salad truly represents my state, since avocados and almonds are grown in such abundance here. I originated this recipe many years ago, and it's often requested by family and friends. It's a winner at our house!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
SALAD:
1 large head romaine, torn into pieces
1 avocado, diced
4 green onions with tops, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
Dash seasoned salt

Steps:

Whisk dressing ingredients; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, toss together romaine, avocado, onions, almonds and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Whisk the dressing and pour the over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

THE CALIFORNIA BEACH SALAD

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A concoction of a few different salad recipes. It is my FAVORITE salad to date and I have gotten many compliments on it. It's so filling, it pretty much eats as a meal!

Provided by Whimsyloo

Categories Greens

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes
1/2 red onion (diced)
1 bunch green onion (chopped)
2 avocados (chopped)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
3 slices of day old French bread
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
garlic powder
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Prepare salad by chopping vegetables. Toast slivered almonds in oven at 350 for 3-4 minutes, keep an eye on them, they burn very easily!
Combine all dressing ingredients and use whisk to stir.
To prepare bread crumbs, cut bread up in small squares, sprinkle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt and fresh cracked pepper. Bake in 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or until toasted.
Before serving, add the dressing to the salad as well as the croutons and toasted almonds.

CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD

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As far as cold pasta salad recipes go, this is one of the best. Not only does it travel well to get-togethers such as picnics or tailgate parties, but people absolutely love it when it gets there. -Jeanette Krembas, Laguna Niguel, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 1-inch pieces
3 large tomatoes, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 large cucumber, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 large red onion, diced
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
DRESSING:
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CALIFORNIA SUMMER MACARONI SALAD

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Simple macaroni salad with a bit of Cali flair. Perfect for summer, whether it is a day at the beach, an afternoon picnic, or a holiday BBQ.

Provided by LadyElizabethV

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
3 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon sweet relish
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 large avocado, chopped
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the eggs.
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Slice eggs with an egg slicer.
Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, relish, white pepper, and sea salt together in a small bowl. Gently mix in avocado, celery, and green onion, being careful not to overmix the avocado. Mix in sliced eggs.
Add mayonnaise mixture to cooled macaroni; stir until well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 53.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 226.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BAJA SALAD

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Favorite ingredients of mine come together as a kitchen sink-style Mexican salad with a crisp, fresh flavor. Goes great with homemade pizza!

Provided by startrooper3000

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package romaine lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, diced
1 avocado, diced
1 pickling cucumber, diced
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup white corn kernels
¼ cup cooked black beans
¼ cup crushed tortilla chips, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place romaine lettuce in a large bowl. Add tomato, avocado, cucumber, feta cheese, onion, corn, and black beans; toss well. Sprinkle tortilla chips over salad.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 405.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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