From crispy chicken to bacon-fried croutons, Southerners know how to fix a standout salad for dinner.
That’s when the idea ofhaving saladfor dinner shifts from being sad to being your saving grace.
Trust usthese fabulous recipes featuring Southern ingredients will have you actually craving salad for dinner.
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Plus, the dressing can be made up to a week ahead for easy assembly.
The added ham and bacon with ensure your crew leaves the table full and satisfied.
Plus, this salad is super customizable.
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If you’re not a big fan of something on the ingredient list, just swap it out.
Chicken Tortellini Salad
Store-bought tortellini are a genius addition to dinner saladsthey’re like little cheese-filled croutons.
This Southern twist shakes things up with cornbread croutons, black-eyed peas, and plenty of crispy bacon.
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The creamy Parmesan-laden dressing sends it over the top.
Add grilled chicken for additional protein.
Southern- Style Grilled Cobb Salad
Can you tell we’re really into cobb salads?
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This is one of our favorites, thanks to the grilled chicken, veggies, corn, and okra.
The fresh tomatoes don’t hurt, either.
We recommend grilled chicken, shrimp, or shredded turkey.
We love tossing it with fresh sugar snap peas and herbs.
Taco Salad
Make this loaded Taco Salad for a refreshing twist on taco night.
This tasty version uses potato salad, chopped pickles, and smoked trout.
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Buffalo Chicken Salad
Tangy Buffalo-style hot sauce makes the chicken on this dinner salad hot and peppery.
But all the veggiescarrots, celery, cabbage, tomatoes, and morework to tame it.
The semi-homemade spicy ranch dressing brings it all together.
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