Salad recipes

From the Castle Restaurant (Olean, NY) (now out of business). A copycat simplified home cook version that's easy to make.

A light and healthy version of a creamy ranch salad dressing.

A quick and easy to make delicious creamy salad dressing. Lower in fat and much tastier than store bought dressings.

A vibrant, nutrient-packed salad featuring fresh spinach, crispy bacon, tender hard-boiled eggs, and peppery radishes, all tossed in a creamy garlic-cheese dressing with a zesty lemon kick. Perfect as a hearty side or light main dish

Creamy tofu salad dressing made with soft tofu, Dijon mustard, garlic, and white wine vinegar. Blends smooth in minutes for a high-protein, dairy-free alternative to ranch or Caesar.

Originating from the Castle Restaurant, Olean, NY, this house salad dressing was particularly famous. The restaurant closed in the mid-1980's. The recipe was created by Chef Anthony Quirino Lentola in the 1950's.

Make your own kind of caesar salad with this simple recipe that's easy to follow and understand.

Citrus fruit salad with mandarin oranges, pink grapefruit, and tender bibb lettuce tossed in a homemade poppy seed dressing made with tarragon vinegar and dry mustard.

Beet and Cucumber Salad with Orange Dressing recipe

Dressed-up French dressing with mashed avocado, blue cheese, hard-boiled egg yolk and a hit of soy sauce. Quick creamy salad topper for steak or wedge salads.

Greens with orange dressing pairs Belgian endive and watercress with a minimalist balsamic-orange vinaigrette and hazelnut oil. A light, elegant starter salad.

Creamy cucumber dressing with garlic, chives, parsley, light mayo, and yogurt. A cool, tangy salad dressing that doubles as a dip for vegetables.

A vegetarian black-eyed pea salad tossed in a bold dressing of sambuca, fresh basil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar. The anise-kissed liqueur gives this bean salad an unexpected, aromatic twist you won't find anywhere else.

Creamy roasted garlic dressing with silken tofu, fresh parsley, shallots, olive oil, and white wine vinegar. Vegan, dairy-free, and rich with mellow garlic flavor.

Nasu karashi sumiso-ae, a Japanese eggplant dish with boiled eggplant cubes tossed in a tangy white miso, soy sauce, and hot mustard dressing. A simple, savory side served at room temperature.

A vodka cranberry vinaigrette to spice up a salad.