Yummy green salad recipe without nuts???

[minnie1012]

My dd's girl scout troop decided to last minute have a Memorial day barbecue. I have to bring a green salad but all my favorites that I usually make all have nuts and 2 of the girls have nut allergies. I wanted to make a good one (not a boring one) but all the ones I search also seem to have nuts. Does anyone have a good recipe that doesn't have nuts?

 

[Wendy31]

What about a Strawberry Spinach Salad w/ a nice fruit vinaigrette dressing?

I've seen some recipes w/ toasted almonds, but you could easily omit the nuts. Instead, add some bacon for crunch.

You could also add blueberries - the red of the strawberries & the blue of the blueberries would be a nice touch for Memorial Day. Sprinkle on a white crumbly cheese like feta or goat cheese - and you've got a red, white, & blue salad!

And, if you're worried the girls might not like spinach, you could do any green, leafy lettuce instead.

 

[Soldier's*Sweeties]

I'm making this for tomorrow sans almonds.


Bowtie Chicken Caesar Salad
http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2010/04/bowtie-chicken-caesar-salad.html

 

[Malibustyle23]

My dd's girl scout troop decided to last minute have a Memorial day barbecue. I have to bring a green salad but all my favorites that I usually make all have nuts and 2 of the girls have nut allergies. I wanted to make a good one (not a boring one) but all the ones I search also seem to have nuts. Does anyone have a good recipe that doesn't have nuts?

Are the nuts that important? Why not just make any of those salads and leave them out?

 

[disfan07]

I am allergic to nuts and this is one that we used to make all the time:

Spinach
Lettuce
Tomato
Cucumber
Peppers
Goat cheese
Craisins

It's so good.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

My dd's girl scout troop decided to last minute have a Memorial day barbecue. I have to bring a green salad but all my favorites that I usually make all have nuts and 2 of the girls have nut allergies. I wanted to make a good one (not a boring one) but all the ones I search also seem to have nuts. Does anyone have a good recipe that doesn't have nuts?

Why can't you just make one of your favorites without the nuts?

 

[minnie1012]

Why can't you just make one of your favorites without the nuts?

I thought of that but I think the nuts add a nice aspect to all the recipes I have. They add the crunch and break up some of the sweetness. I think it would seem like the salad was missing something.

 

[lovesmurfs]

I thought of that but I think the nuts add a nice aspect to all the recipes I have. They add the crunch and break up some of the sweetness. I think it would seem like the salad was missing something.

Sunflower seeds make a crunch without being officially nuts.

 

[clh2]

What about adding diced water chestnuts instead of the nuts - that would add a nice crunch. (And according to google - waterchestnuts are "NOT" a nut, they are an aquatic vegetable.)

Another idea - if it matches any of your salads is pomegranate seeds (although I don't know how available they are at this time of year)

 

[Breezy_Carol]

This seven layer salad usually goes over well. It is easy and you can make a day ahead. You can use whatever veggies you like. It is the peas and mayo on top that make it.

 

[Praying Colonel]

Cole slaw? Just tried this slaw dressing today and it's awesome:

3/4 cup mayonnaise (you could sub greek yogurt)
2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 teaspoon salt (I would use 1/2 teaspoon next time)
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
2 tablespoons white vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)

Mix all ingredients, pour on coleslaw mix and combine well. Chill for about an hour and serve.

 

[Janepod]

Mixed herb blend (e.g. Earthbound or Olivia's.)
Dried cranberries (Craisins)
Crumbled blue cheese
Chopped red onion
Cranberry vinaigrette

 

[minnie1012]

Thanks everyone! Not looking forward to going to the grocery store on Memorial Day weekend! Thanks for the suggestions!