Best 3 Crunchy Green Salad Recipes
Welcome to the world of culinary delight, where flavors dance and textures come alive! In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of preparing the perfect crunchy green salad. Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. We'll guide you through the selection of fresh, crisp greens, introduce you to a world of vibrant vegetables, and unveil the art of creating dressings that elevate your salad to a masterpiece. Get ready to turn your salad bowl into a symphony of flavors, colors, and textures!
Let's cook with our recipes!
CRUNCHY GREEN BEAN SALAD
The texture and flavor in this salad will work for any fall feast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place honey and cayenne in a small saucepan; heat until warm. Stir in nuts. Line a baking pan with a Silpat (a French nonstick baking mat). Pour mixture onto Silpat. Bake until dark-golden brown, about 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and salt. Slowly drizzle in walnut oil, whisking constantly, until mixture is emulsified. Set aside.
- Fill a large bowl with ice water; set aside. Bring a medium stockpot of water to a boil. Add string beans; cook just until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain immediately; immerse in ice water. Remove,pat dry; place in a large bowl. Toss with reserved dressing. Add reserved nuts, dried cranberries, and sliced endive. Add pepper to taste; toss gently. Serve immediately.
CRUNCHY TRIPLE-GREEN SALAD
My family flipped over this light and airy salad we had for Easter. DH loves salads, but not asparagus & broccoli, so I created this to get DH to eat more green vegetables. He went back for SECONDS! Although most ingredients can be added to or omitted, it's important to have a base salad of romaine and cabbage to give it that extra crunch. I like the light Sweet/Sour dressing best, but it's also delicious with Caesar dressing, so try other dressings if you like. (For dieters, omit the bacon pieces, almonds, and olive oil; the salad will still be delicious)
Provided by BeachGirl
Categories Greens
Time 17m
Yield 1 large bowl, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- SWEET/SOUR DRESSING: Mix all ingredients together and shake well to mix.
- SALAD: Cut romaine lettuce across the head into 1/2 inch strips. Then cut strips in thirds.With knife, slice very thin slices from head of cabbage, forming long strings; cut cabbage strings into thirds.(Do NOT use food processor or grater for this process, as they won't toss as well with the romaine.).
- *** Note: The lettuce and cabbage should toss together so well that (after adding all the ingredients) some people may not realize that the salad has cabbage in it.
- After snapping off tough end, cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Microwave on High for 30 seconds. Rinse in cold water and drain.Add to bowl.
- Remove stings, if any, from sugar snap peas. Microwaveon High for 1 minute. Rinse in cold water and drain well. Add to bowl.
- Cut florets from top of broccoli. Chop into small pieces. Add to bowl.
- Add all other ingredients, except tomatoes. Refrigerate.
- Just before serving, add the tomatoes and most (if not all) of the Sweet/Sour dressing; toss to mix well. Serve within 30 minutes after dressing has been added.
- ALTERNATE INGREDIENT ADDITIONS: Red bell pepper strips, thawed green peas, cauliflower pieces, radish slices, julienned yellow squash, or thinly sliced and quartered cucumbers. Just keep ingredients light, airy, colorful, and similar in size so that no one ingredient is visually dominant.(Sugar snap peas should be the largest ingredient, and you may cut these in half if you wish.).
CRUNCHY GREEN SALAD
Make and share this Crunchy Green Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- After preparing all vegetables, place in large bowl.
- Dressing- Blend the yoghurt, vinegar and salt and pepper in blender.
- Stir in cheese.
- Pour over vegetables and toss well.
- Marinate 1 hour before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest, highest-quality ingredients you can find. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Use a variety of greens. This will give your salad more texture and flavor. Some good options include romaine lettuce, arugula, spinach, and kale.
- Add some crunch. This could come from vegetables like carrots, celery, or radishes, or from nuts or seeds.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add fruits, vegetables, proteins, and cheeses to your salad. Just make sure they all work well together.
- Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will weigh down your salad and make it less refreshing.
- Serve your salad immediately. Salads are best when they're fresh. If you have to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator and then let it come to room temperature before serving.
Conclusion:
With these tips in mind, you can create a delicious and refreshing crunchy green salad that will be the perfect addition to any meal. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying dish, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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