Caesar Salad

• A large Caesar salad requires one head of washed and chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup of croutons and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese for the base. Toss these ingredients together with a pair of large spoons to mix thoroughly. Directly before serving, pour 1/2 cup of Caesar dressing over the top of the salad. As you pour the dressing, stir the salad with a spoon so all of the lettuce and croutons receive a light coating. To change the salad up, make it a chicken Caesar by adding 1 cup of chopped chicken breast.
  
  

Green Salad

• A large green salad requires 2 cups of chopped romaine lettuce, 2 cups of chopped iceberg lettuce, 2 cups of chopped spinach and 2 cups of chopped baby arugula. Mix the greens together in a salad bowl and add 1/2 cup of a light oil-based Italian dressing. If you want to make your own dressing, whisk 3/8 cup of olive oil, 1/8 cup of vinegar and 1 tsp. of lemon juice in a bowl before mixing with the salad. Make the salad easier by purchasing two 1-lb. bags of pre-mixed greens from your local grocer.
  
  

Pasta Salad

• A large pasta salad requires 4 cups of cooked noodles, 1/2 cup of black olives, 1/2 cup of sliced cucumbers and 1 cup of shredded carrots. Add color and variety to the dish by choosing a bag of mixed pasta instead of a single kind. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl with a large spoon to combine the salad thoroughly. Top with 1 cup of your favorite bottled dressing and stir to coat all of the ingredients in a thin layer before serving.
  
  

Waldorf Salad

• A simple Waldorf salad requires five chopped and peeled apples, four diced celery stalks, 2 cups of raisins and 2 cups of chopped walnuts. Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl with a large spoon before tossing with salad dressing. Make the salad dressing from 2 cups mayonnaise and 1/4 cup of vinegar, whisked together in a bowl. Serve the salad in individual bowls or plates lined with a leaf of romaine lettuce for presentation.