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Salads for a Crowd

Salads for a Crowd

Delicious and easy salads for a crowd that serve up to 12 with vibrant flavors and textures.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 8 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber
  • 1 cup red onion
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 cup bell peppers
  • 1 cup black olives
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup cilantro
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, pasta, bell peppers, black olives, mozzarella cheese, quinoa, corn, black beans, and cilantro.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, Italian dressing, lime juice, and cumin to create the dressing.
  3. Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.
  4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional proteins or vegetables based on your preferences. Excellent for gatherings.

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