Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Chef Remy's Salads

Updated December 30, 2025

Bold Louisiana salads that bring bayou flavors to the table, from classic shrimp remoulade to hearty Cajun-spiced compositions. Thirty Southern hospitality salads perfect for potlucks, picnics, and family gatherings.

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Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad

Crisp, cold romaine piled high with sliced blackened chicken still warm from the skillet, draped in creamy homemade Caesar and crowned with shatteringly crisp parmesan crisps, the kind of salad that makes you forget you're eating your vegetables.

Southern Cobb Salad with Buttermilk Ranch - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Southern Cobb Salad with Buttermilk Ranch

Proud rows of blackened chicken, crispy tasso ham, perfectly cooked eggs, ripe avocado, and sharp blue cheese over crisp greens, all brought together with a buttermilk ranch bold enough to stand on its own.

Mama Evangeline's Ambrosia - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Mama Evangeline's Ambrosia

Sweet mandarin oranges and pineapple folded with toasted Louisiana pecans, fluffy marshmallows, and clouds of vanilla whipped cream, the way my grandmother made it for every Boudreaux family gathering since before I was born.

Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

A generous tumble of perfectly ripe seasonal fruits dressed in bright honey and fresh lime with ribbons of cool mint, the kind of salad that disappears first at every Southern gathering and brings people back for seconds without shame.

Cowboy Caviar - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cowboy Caviar

A riot of color and flavor where black beans and black-eyed peas meet sweet corn, crisp peppers, and ripe avocado, all tossed in a Cajun-spiced lime dressing bold enough to wake up any potluck table.

Texas Caviar - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Texas Caviar

Black-eyed peas tossed with sweet corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, colorful peppers, and jalapeños in a zesty vinaigrette that gets better the longer it sits, the kind of dish that disappears first at every potluck.

Southern Black Bean and Corn Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Southern Black Bean and Corn Salad

Sweet summer corn and creamy black beans tossed with the holy trinity of peppers and celery, bright tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, all dressed in a bold lime vinaigrette with enough Cajun spice to make you reach for seconds.

Hoppin' John Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Hoppin' John Salad

Creamy black-eyed peas and fluffy rice tossed with crispy bacon, the holy trinity, and ripe tomatoes, all dressed in a tangy Creole mustard vinaigrette that brings luck and flavor to every forkful.

Southern Pea Salad with Bacon and Cheese - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Southern Pea Salad with Bacon and Cheese

Sweet green peas dressed in tangy Creole mustard dressing with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar cubes, and crisp red onion, the kind of generous potluck dish that earns you a reputation and recipe requests.

Mixed Greens with Creole Mustard Vinaigrette - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Mixed Greens with Creole Mustard Vinaigrette

Crisp, tender greens dressed in a punchy Creole mustard vinaigrette with bite from shaved red onion and crunch from toasted Louisiana pecans, the kind of salad that holds its own next to any main course.

Iceberg Wedge with Creamy Blue Cheese - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Iceberg Wedge with Creamy Blue Cheese

Cold, crisp iceberg lettuce cut into generous wedges and blanketed with a tangy, rich blue cheese dressing so thick it clings to every bite, scattered with smoky bacon and sweet cherry tomatoes.

Southern Broccoli Salad with Bacon - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Southern Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Crisp broccoli florets loaded with smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, sweet-tart cranberries, and toasted sunflower seeds, all dressed in a creamy, tangy sauce that keeps folks coming back for seconds and thirds.

Southern Strawberry Spinach Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Southern Strawberry Spinach Salad

Tender baby spinach piled high with sweet spring strawberries, cayenne-kissed candied pecans, and tangy feta, all dressed in a creamy poppy seed vinaigrette that makes folks come back for thirds.

Grilled Romaine Caesar with Cajun Croutons - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Grilled Romaine Caesar with Cajun Croutons

Smoky charred romaine hearts dressed in garlicky Caesar, crowned with butter-toasted croutons kissed by Cajun spice, the kind of salad that steals the show at any cookout and leaves folks asking for the recipe.

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Spirals of tender rotini loaded with Cajun-spiced bacon, sharp cheddar cubes, and crisp vegetables, all bound together in a buttermilk ranch dressing with enough personality to make the church ladies ask for your recipe.

Creole Shrimp and Pasta Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Creole Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Plump Gulf shrimp seared in butter and tossed with spiral pasta in a bold, tangy remoulade loaded with the holy trinity, the kind of dish that makes you the legend of the church potluck and keeps folks coming back for the recipe.

Old-Fashioned Southern Macaroni Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Old-Fashioned Southern Macaroni Salad

Tender elbows dressed in creamy mayo brightened with Creole mustard and sweet relish, loaded with hard-boiled eggs and crisp celery, the kind of church supper classic that disappears first and gets requested again.

Cajun Chicken Pasta Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Chicken Pasta Salad

Blackened chicken and smoky andouille tossed with rotini, the holy trinity, and a creamy Cajun dressing so bold it makes you the hero of every potluck and picnic table from here to Baton Rouge.

New Orleans Red Potato Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

New Orleans Red Potato Salad

Tender red potatoes dressed in a tangy Creole mustard dressing with celery, green onions, and fresh herbs, the kind of potato salad that disappears first at every church potluck and family reunion.

Deviled Egg Potato Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Two Southern legends united in one bowl: creamy Yukon Gold potatoes and chopped hard-boiled eggs folded into a bold Creole mustard dressing with sweet pickle relish, green onions, and enough paprika to paint the whole thing Louisiana gold.

Yellow Mustard Potato Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Yellow Mustard Potato Salad

Creamy, tangy, and bold with two kinds of mustard and a whisper of cayenne, this is the potato salad that disappears first at every church potluck and family reunion in Louisiana.

Cajun Potato Salad with Tasso - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Potato Salad with Tasso

Tender red potatoes dressed in a creamy, spiced dressing with crispy bits of smoky tasso ham, the holy trinity, and enough cayenne to remind you where it came from. The side dish that steals the show at every Louisiana cookout.

Pecan Cranberry Chicken Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Pecan Cranberry Chicken Salad

Cajun-seasoned chicken folded with buttery toasted pecans, sweet cranberries, and crisp celery in a tangy Creole mustard dressing, the kind of Southern chicken salad that makes you the hero of every potluck and Sunday gathering.

Southern Egg Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Southern Egg Salad

Creamy, tangy, and kissed with just enough cayenne heat, this is the egg salad that disappears first at every church potluck and family reunion. Bold enough to eat by the spoonful, honest enough to feel like home.

Gulf Shrimp Salad with Remoulade - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Gulf Shrimp Salad with Remoulade

Sweet Gulf shrimp tossed in a bold, zesty remoulade with celery, capers, and green onions, the kind of salad that makes you the hero of every potluck and the reason folks ask for your recipe.

New Orleans Crawfish Salad - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

New Orleans Crawfish Salad

Plump Louisiana crawfish tails dressed in a tangy Creole remoulade with crisp celery, bright green onions, and fresh herbs, the kind of salad that disappears first at every church potluck and makes you the hero of the family reunion.

Cajun Coleslaw with Remoulade - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Cajun Coleslaw with Remoulade

Crunchy cabbage and carrots tossed in a bold, creamy remoulade spiked with Creole mustard, horseradish, and enough cayenne to remind you where you are, the kind of slaw that steals the show at every fish fry and summer cookout.

Southern Sweet Creamy Coleslaw - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Southern Sweet Creamy Coleslaw

Crisp ribbons of cabbage and carrot dressed in a tangy, sweet, and creamy sauce that gets better as it sits, the kind of coleslaw that disappears first at every church supper and family reunion.

Tangy Vinegar Coleslaw - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Tangy Vinegar Coleslaw

Crisp cabbage and bright carrots dressed in a warm spiced vinaigrette with cayenne heat and celery seed, no mayo in sight, the kind of honest slaw that makes pulled pork sing and brisket weep with gratitude.

Memphis-Style Barbecue Slaw - Chef Remy

Chef Remy

Memphis-Style Barbecue Slaw

A bright, vinegar-forward slaw with just enough sweetness to balance the tang, crisp cabbage and carrots dressed in a mustard-kissed dressing that cuts through smoky, fatty barbecue like nothing else can.

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