Clean Out The Fridge Salad Recipe

Name: Clean Out The Fridge Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing (amounts to taste); 6 tablespoons mayo or aioli of choice; 1 tablespoon coarse grainy horseradish mustard; 2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or other acid); 5-6. grinds of cracked pepper; 1 tsp granulated garlic or 1-2 cloves minced; 1-2 pinches salt; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed (optional); 1-2 tablespoons milk or non-dairy alternative; Salad (what ever is in the fridge or pantry that works); 4 cups bagged mixed kale and cabbage; 1 cup broccoli slaw or chopped broccoli/cauliflower; 1/2 zucchini or cucumber diced or sliced; 1 carrot grated and or red or green pepper; 2-3 green onions (whole thing) thinly sliced; 1/2-1 cups chicken chopped, or fried tofu or meat that is left over; 2-4 tablespoons raisins or cranberries; 2 tablespoons mixed seeds and or nuts (I like sprouted pumpkin); 1/4-1/2 cups crunchies: croutons, fried jalapenos, beets

Servings: persons

Dressing (amounts to taste)
6 tablespoons mayo or aioli of choice
1 tablespoon coarse grainy horseradish mustard
2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or other acid)
5-6. grinds of cracked pepper
1 tsp granulated garlic or 1-2 cloves minced
1-2 pinches salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
1-2 tablespoons milk or non-dairy alternative
Salad (what ever is in the fridge or pantry that works)
4 cups bagged mixed kale and cabbage
1 cup broccoli slaw or chopped broccoli/cauliflower
1/2 zucchini or cucumber diced or sliced
1 carrot grated and or red or green pepper
2-3 green onions (whole thing) thinly sliced
1/2-1 cups chicken chopped, or fried tofu or meat that is left over
2-4 tablespoons raisins or cranberries
2 tablespoons mixed seeds and or nuts (I like sprouted pumpkin)
1/4-1/2 cups crunchies: croutons, fried jalapenos, beets

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1. Mix all salad dressing ingredients EXCEPT milk or alternative in salad bowl, using whisk to blend completely and get mayonnaise lumps broken almost completely down
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2. Whisk in milk or alternative until all emulsifies well. May take a minute or so, but all of a sudden will be nice and creamy and smooth. (Please note: may want to double dressing ingredients if you like a lot of dressing--again the variations are yours to meet your needs) Set aside.
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3. Put kale and cabbage and broccoli into salad dressing and toss. Allow to marinate while pepper the rest of your ingredients.
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4. Chop and prep other ingredients as indicated or of your choice. Put into salad bowl as they are prepared, but DO NOT TOSS until ALL ingredients are added. Then toss again.
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5. I like to allow to sit for a few minutes while I a preparing a toasty-cheesy side of some sort. One doesn't have to worry about the ingredients getting soggy, because they are all pretty hearty and can withstand sitting for a bit. And often the salad is the better for it. If you make too much, it is really good for leftovers. I have even put it in my food chopper and chopped it up some more, then onto a slice of bread for a sandwich!

166

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing (amounts to taste), 6 tablespoons mayo or aioli of choice, 1 tablespoon coarse grainy horseradish mustard, 2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or other acid), and more.

Yes, Clean Out The Fridge Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Clean Out The Fridge Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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