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Salad in a Cup – a Fun, Easy Recipe for a Large Group
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This grab-and-go salad is ideal for summer gatherings when you don’t have access to a kitchen. It’s quick, simple, and popular with teens and adults alike. Just stick a fork in the lid’s opening and you’re ready. It’s also convenient for weekday lunches—perfect when you’re in a hurry.
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Salad in a Cup is a fresh, no-cook side dish that takes very little prep. Serve it on its own or pair it with Cheesy Garlic Bubble-Up Bread for a satisfying summer meal. Take advantage of seasonal produce from your garden or a local farmer’s market to keep flavors bright and budget-friendly.
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Fill each cup with whatever you enjoy in a salad: lettuce, cucumber, colorful bell peppers, hard‑boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, carrot slices, or radishes. Use whatever’s fresh—gardens and neighbors often have extra produce in mid‑summer. Other great add‑ins include celery, chopped broccoli, snow peas, crumbled or shredded cheese, cauliflower, sunflower seeds, bacon bits, bean sprouts, or ham cubes.
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Clear beverage cups create a playful, appealing presentation. This recipe is sized for 16‑ounce cups; Party City and similar stores sell them in bulk along with matching lids. The lid’s straw opening is perfect for inserting a fork so the salad is ready to eat. These cups make cleanup easy and can be washed and reused several times if desired.
If you prefer a larger portion, use 19‑ounce clear containers and increase the lettuce by about 1.5 ounces per serving.
To assemble many cups efficiently, work assembly‑line style or toss everything in a bowl and spoon it into cups. Pack dressings separately—vinaigrette or a thinned ranch works well because the thinner dressing reaches the bottom of the cup more easily. Leave a bit of headroom at the top so guests can mix their salads if you layer the ingredients.
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A fun, easy way to serve salad on the go! Try it for your next event.
Salad
American
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2
pounds
lettuce
washed, chopped -
2
cucumbers
sliced -
5
ounces
baby carrots
sliced -
20
hard boiled eggs -
10
ounces
button mushrooms
sliced -
30
ounces
cherry tomatoes -
15
ounces
radishes
sliced -
10
ounces
celery
10 stalks -
2
bell peppers
sliced -
20
ounces
salad dressing – your choice
Vinaigrette or ranch, thinned with a little milk, is a popular option!
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20
(16 ounce)
clear plastic cups and lids -
20
forks
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Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl. You can either dress the salad now or provide dressing separately so the lettuce stays crisp (recommended).
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Divide the mixture evenly between the cups and secure each with a lid. Transport to the serving area.
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If the salad is undressed, insert a fork handle‑first into the lid opening when ready to serve. Set out dressings for guests to add as they like.
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