Salad recipes

Classic Caesar salad for two with raw egg yolk dressing, anchovies, capers, bacon bits, and Parmesan. Made from scratch tableside in under 15 minutes.

Fiskesalat med pepperrotsaus: Norwegian fish salad with poached halibut, horseradish sour cream dressing, fresh dill, and garnishes of egg and tomato. A light Scandinavian main perfect for summer.

Leftover turkey potato pot pie tops a creamy filling of turkey, mushrooms, mixed veggies, and cheddar with mashed potatoes instead of pastry. Quick Thanksgiving rescue meal, broiled until golden.

Muffaletta-style po-boys with ham, salami, mozzarella, and olive salad on French rolls broiled until bubbly. A quick New Orleans-inspired sandwich ready in 15 minutes.

This 15-minute ground beef and macaroni skillet gets its velvety richness from a clever swirl of mayo-style dressing stirred into spaghetti sauce, then crowned with melted cheddar.

Reuben burgers with lean ground beef topped with sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on toasted rye. All the classic Reuben sandwich flavors in burger form.

Open-faced rump roast sandwich on toasted rye with Monterey Jack cheese, sweet relish, and coleslaw dressing. A quick, no-cook way to turn leftover roast beef into a satisfying lunch in 10 minutes.

Ensalada compuesta is a Mexican-style stuffed tortilla layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheddar, then piled high with lettuce, vegetables, and dressing. Hearty taco salad meets enchilada.

Pissaladiere-style pizza with caramelized leeks, roasted eggplant, roasted peppers, capers, basil, and balsamic vinegar on a homemade whole wheat crust. Vegan-friendly.

Southern fish casserole from The Times-Picayune with trout or snapper fillets topped with creamy Italian dressing, melted butter, crushed potato chips, and Velveeta cheese.

Slow-cooker chicken Reuben casserole layers tender chicken breasts with tangy sauerkraut, Russian dressing, mustard, and melted Swiss cheese. A dump-and-go crockpot dinner with all the flavor of a deli Reuben.

Reuben quiche with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese in a toasted rye bread crumb crust, topped with Thousand Island dressing. All the classic sandwich flavors in pie form.

Swiss burgers on kaiser rolls topped with melted Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing. A Reuben-meets-burger mashup for the grill.

Cold chicken pasta salad with sharp cheddar, pepperoni, and Belgian endive in Italian dressing. A make-ahead dish that's even better after chilling overnight.

Large shrimp marinated in Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan, then broiled until firm and golden. A 4-ingredient shortcut scampi that's on the table in minutes over rice or angel hair pasta.

Grilled Italian shrimp and salami skewers served warm over fresh mozzarella with a balsamic vinaigrette drizzle and fresh basil. Antipasto on a plate, ready in about 20 minutes from the grill.