Through this post I present to you a list of top 10 main course salad ideas, which can make great menu inclusions for holidays and various other occasions. All uou need to do is choose one of these salad recipe ideas and enjoy them whenever and wherever you feel like. So read on and check out some of these great ideas.......

Chile lime crab salad – This is a very unique fresh salad which is made from fresh crabs, juicy heirloom tomatoes and avocado which make a very classic combination. This salad is prepared with a delicious spicy dressing that is well spiked with jalapeno.

Caesar salad with delicious crispy tofu – This is a very creative mix of classic Caesar pan fried tofu cubes which are prepared till they become very crisp. The tofu blends with healthy olive oil and lemon juice and makes a Caesar dressing without the traditional egg yolks.

Xie Xie tofu salad – This is a very special cabbage and spicy salad which is uniquely topped with tofu. It is very easy to prepare this salad in which fresh pickles are used.

Cabbage and shrimp salad – You will love the super combination of peanuts, cilantro, shrimps, cucumbers and carrots in this salad. It has a very spicy dressing which makes this salad taste very fresh.

Lobster and noodle salad – Creamy avocadoes, cellophane noodles, peanuts with chili and honey dressing are used in the making of this salad. You will love the taste of Caribbean spiny lobsters, rock lobsters in the sweet gravy. Maine lobsters are also used which adds to the taste of the salad.

Fregola orange salad with grilled skirt steak- This is a very classic alternative recipe to the much loved potatoes and steak salad. This steak salad is a lovely mix of beef slices which are cool and crispy and prepared with juicy oranges.

Grilled pork tenderloin salad – This is a pork salad recipe which tastes wonderful when eaten with vegetables. Pork is usually tossed with spices and other dressing before it is served in any event or party.

Butter bean, celery and tuna salad – This is an excellent salad recipe which makes use of creamy butter beans along with celery and tuna that offers an exciting heartiness to the recipe. This is a delicious salad which is loved when spooned over slices of country bread – which should preferably be warm.

Lamb salad served with raspberry vinaigrette and arugula – This is a special salad which is cooked as soon as the lamb cools down and its flavors mellow. In the process of making this salad, you can use delicious chilled lamb slices and serve it with greens. It is made of a dressing that includes raspberry as well as vinegar which is essential for the salad.

Roasted vegetable salads- You can have variety as well as health in this salad. Roasted vegetables are used as per choice with a dressing of cream and vinegar to enhance its taste. You can use seasonal vegetables as well as chilled vegetables in the making of this salad, after hydrating them. 

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