Copycat Deli Salad Food

20 DELI SALADS TO MAKE AT HOME

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a deli salad in 30 minutes or less!

NEW YORK DELI POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Steam potatoes over 32-40 oz. water.
• Peel while hot. (You can actually scrape off the skin by hand under cold water.).
• Cool in refrigerator for at least one hour.
• Mix next seven ingredients in a bowl, adding oil last.
• Slice the potatoes in 1/4" slices into a very large bowl.
• Fold in the mixture.
• Chill overnight.
• Add Hellman's mayo to desired consistency.
• Spread in large, flat serving dishes and garnish. (I used fresh parsley and finely grated carrots for color.).

GORGONZOLA CHICKEN SALAD (FRED MEYER DELI COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions, NOT al dente. You don't want it to be too gummy or too mushy. Drain in a colander and run COLD water over until it's completely cold. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Sprinkle the chicken breasts with lemon pepper. "Grill" the chicken breasts by whatever method you prefer. You may use a panini type grill, a barbecue grill, or simply bake in the oven. Your cooking times will vary based on your method, but just make sure the breasts are fully cooked by reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees, or when the juices run clear. Allow the chicken pieces to cool until you can handle them. Slice the chicken thinly, then cut slices in half so they are bite-sized. Spread out to cool completely while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
• Pour the dressing ingredients (mayo, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper) into the bowl and whisk until incorporated.
• After the chicken and pasta are completely cooled, add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir gently. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• TIPS: If the salad is too stiff after prolonged refrigeration, you can make it creamy again by stirring in a tiny bit of olive oil, milk or warm water. Gorgonzola cheese is similar to bleu cheese, but slightly milder. It is an acquired taste for some people, so feel free to use more or less to taste. I use MORE! For best results, don't substitute or omit ingredients. I usually try doing things to lower fat or calories, but in this case, the results will NOT be the same.

DELI-STYLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions; rinse in cold water, drain.
• Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl.
• Toss with 1-2 tbsp olive oil (to prevent pasta from sticking and drying out, this is optional).
• Add the next 9 ingredients, with the Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.
• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic powder, mustard, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; shake well to combine.
• Add in sugar if you find that the dressing is too strong.
• Pour over the salad; toss to coat well.
• Cover, and chill for 8 or more hours, (overnight is even better).
• Toss again before serving.

COPY CAT GREEK SALAD FROM THE CORNER GREEK DELI

Steps:

• Directions: The FINAL PART 1. Add in large serving bowl, all the "Part One" ingredients, cucumbers last. 2. In a side bowl or the feta container, mix together all "Part Two" ingredients. 3. Pour over the salad, cover and chill. You can serve immediately but if you wait a few hours it is much better. Stir the oil from the bottom to the top every so often while chilling. NOTE: It is even better the next day. 4. cover while storing, otherwise your refrigerator will remember for a few days what your made! Use olive oil that is Extra Virgin and has not been open for more than a few weeks. Better get a fresh bottle -- It is worth it -- .

LIKE THE DELI BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Chop the broccoli florets into bite sized pieces and place in a medium sized mixing bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed.
• Refrigerate salad.
• Serve chilled.