Best 16 Fresh Vegetable Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights! As you embark on this journey of flavors, we present you with a guide to creating the perfect fresh vegetable salad. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventure, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to craft a salad that tantalizes your taste buds. With an array of fresh vegetables, herbs, and dressings to choose from, the possibilities are endless. So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your knives, and get ready to create a salad that will leave you craving for more!

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Vegetable Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette image

Delicious grilled vegetable salad served room temperature. Great the next day too! The vinaigrette can be used on any salad or as a marinade for chicken and fish. Substitute basil for cilantro if you don't care for cilantro.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed to 5 inches
2 ears corn, husked
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 yellow squash, halved lengthwise
1 bunch green onions, tops trimmed a few inches
1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 4 sections and seeded
1 large red onion, sliced thickly
¼ cup olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
  • Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
  • Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
  • Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Fresh Vegetable Salad image

Best with 'fresh from your garden' vegetables. A crisp, refreshing and simple side dish for those blistering hot summers!

Provided by Gabby

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 28m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups water
2 cups tri-color rotini pasta
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tomatoes, chopped
½ sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
2 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces
½ cup diced celery
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch fresh cracked black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Cook the rotini in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water until cooled completely; drain. Transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and honey together in a bowl; drizzle over pasta and toss to coat. Fold tomatoes, sweet onion, cucumber, carrots, celery, garlic, green onions, parsley, and cilantro individually into the pasta mixture to assure even distribution. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 18.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MARINATED FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Marinated Fresh Vegetable Salad image

This crisp, colorful salad is full of goodness from the garden. The light marinade lets the fresh flavor of the vegetables come through. For variety, I sometimes substitute sliced zucchini for the cucumber. -Harriet Stichter, Milford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sliced celery
2 cups thinly sliced cauliflower
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
2 cups sliced cucumbers
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
DRESSING:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetables; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHICKEN AND SHRIMP SATAY WITH COCONUT PEANUT SAUCE AND FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Chicken and Shrimp Satay with Coconut Peanut Sauce and Fresh Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Brad Sorenson

Time 2h25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

3 Thai chiles, sliced thin
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1 orange, zested and juiced
1 orange, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Mirin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 8 cubes
8 shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail removed
2 tablespoons peanut oil
5 Thai chiles, sliced thin
4 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
5 tablespoons peanut butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Fresh Vegetable Salad, recipe follows:
2 cups Napa cabbage, washed and julienned
1 small red pepper, julienned thin
1 small yellow pepper, julienned thin
1 small red onion, julienned thin
1 cup snap peas, julienned thin
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Juice of 1 orange
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the chiles, cilantro, orange zest, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, Mirin, salt, pepper, chicken and shrimp. Toss all to coat well. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, to make the coconut peanut sauce: Heat a saucepot over medium heat and add the peanut oil. Add the chiles and garlic and toast until dark brown but not burnt. Add the rice wine vinegar and reduce by half. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the peanut butter and mix well to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan.
  • Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side and shrimp 2 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove the chicken and shrimp from the grill. Let the chicken rest for a minute, then assemble the skewers with 2 pieces of chicken and 2 shrimp on each skewer. Serve the skewers over vegetable salad, with a bowl of coconut peanut sauce for dipping.
  • Just before serving, combine the cabbage, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, snap peas, cilantro, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, peanut oil, and red wine vinegar in a large bowl. Taste the salad, then season with salt, and pepper, to taste.

CRACKER BARREL GRILLED CHICKEN AND FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken and Fresh Vegetable Salad image

This is a copycat recipe for Cracker Barrel's Grilled Chicken n' Fresh Vegetable Salad (Grilled Chicken Tenderloins over fresh greens and vegetables. Comes with two traditional deviled eggs and Country Pepper Vinaigrette dressing).

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 36

1 1/4 lbs chicken tenderloins, trimmed of any fat
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
12 cups spring greens
2 large vine ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced
1 pint grape tomatoes
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 shallot, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 large English cucumbers, thickly sliced
1 sweet onion, thickly sliced (Vidalia, Walla Walla, or Maui)
8 ears sweet corn, cut off cob or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn, thawed
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos, drained
1 cup chow chow relish
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
8 large eggs
4 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In bowl, stir together corn relish ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least three hours to marry flavors.
  • Whisk together all of the vinegars, orange juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion, salt and black pepper in a large bowl; Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Set aside.
  • In bowl, toss cucumbers and onions with 1/2 cup of the country vinaigrette. Chill for at least one hour.
  • In a saucepan, place eggs, and add cold water to cover. Bring eggs to a rolling boil; immediately cover and remove from heat. Let eggs stand, covered, for 17 minutes.
  • Drain, and place eggs in ice water for 10 minutes before peeling or cool running under continuously running cold water. Peel eggs, pat dry, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks, and place in medium bowl, mashing with a fork to a fine crumble.
  • Add mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper to yolks and mix vigorously until well combined. Pipe or spoon filling into halves. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Season chicken tenderloins with kosher salt and black pepper. Spray nonstick skillet with nonstick spray, add olive oil and heat to medium high. Add seasoned chicken and sear until done turning once (6-8 minutes).
  • When ready to serve, divide prepared salad into 4 large salad plates. Spoon onto each serving plate the following: 1/2 cup cucumber and onion salad, 1/3 cup corn relish, 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, 2 thick slices of vine ripe tomatoes and 2 deviled eggs. Top with hot seared chicken, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.6, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 454.3, Sodium 1261.4, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 41.7, Protein 55.7

FRESH GARDEN VEGETABLE SALAD



Fresh Garden Vegetable Salad image

When I got married, I wrote down all of my mother's favorite recipes, including this one. The refreshing salad is good in any season, but it's especially tasty made with homegrown vegetables. -Ramona Sailor of Buhl, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 medium tomatoes, quartered
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons celery seed
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper and onion. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, celery seed, mustard and salt; bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. , Pour over vegetables. Let stand until mixture comes to room temperature. Stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN FRESH SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD



Garden Fresh Summer Vegetable Salad image

"We're always looking for ways to use our garden produce in the summer, and this salad is great because you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand. You'll love the dill dressing,."-Mari Roseberry, Dunning, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup fresh baby carrots
1 cup sliced red onion
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup chopped zucchini
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrots, onion, tomatoes and zucchini. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH VEGETABLE-PASTA SALAD



Fresh Vegetable-Pasta Salad image

Add pizzazz to a foolproof pasta salad, using crisp and colorful bell peppers, broccoli and onion.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup thin wedges red onion

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, cold water oil and vinegar.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Stir drain pasta and remaining ingredients into seasoning mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

FRESH VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



Fresh Vegetable Pasta Salad image

THIS colorful pasta salad is a family favorite and one I make often because I love fresh vegetables. It's a meal in itself or a side dish compatible with any cut of meat. It's also any easy salad I often bring along to a pot luck supper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1/4 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots
1/4 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1/4 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and yellow pepper in boiling water for 2 minutes. Rinse in cold water and drain well; place in a bowl. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Stir in tomatoes. Add dressing and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Fresh Vegetable Salad image

It was such a treat to have a crisp, garden-fresh salad back when Mom didn't have much room in our little icebox to keep produce chilled. This salad is as colorful and festive as it is refreshing. -Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup grated carrot
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Toss vegetables in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar and Parmesan cheese; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and chill. Sprinkle with bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ITALIAN FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Italian Fresh Vegetable Salad image

Garden-fresh veggies are a hit at community potlucks. I carry the dressing in a mason jar to add just before serving. - Jeanette Hildebrand, Stafford, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 21

SALAD:
1 bunch romaine, torn
4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, sliced
1 small sweet red pepper, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients., Just before serving, pour 3/4 cup vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate remaining vinaigrette for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Fresh Vegetable Salad image

I have taken this to so many potlucks, cook-outs, and family to-dos. Always a favorite. I usually make it in the morning and let marinate for 8 hours. Then it is ready for the evening meal.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sliced celery
2 cups thinly sliced cauliflower
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
2 cups sliced cucumbers
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Mix together the first 6 ingredients in a large serving bowl.
  • In a krudit jar, add the olive oil, parsley, vinegar, salt, ground mustard, pepper, and garlic.
  • Put on tight fitting lid; shake vigorously to combine ingredients.
  • Pour over salad and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • Serve with a slotted spoon.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

FRESH SUMMERTIME VEGETABLE SALAD



Fresh Summertime Vegetable Salad image

With summer here salads just seem to be what I crave with my meals. This is a colourful salad that can be prepared ahead of time using mainly ingredients that are locally available and be ready and waiting when you get home, or take it along for as part of a picnic. Try to use fresh tarragon. It has far more flavour than dried. The tomatoes to use are those wonderful large slicing tomatoes that are available in the summer.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Fruit

Time 18m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb French haricots vert, trimmed and halved
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup radish, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced then halved
2 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice, preferably freshly squeezed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Steam the Haricots verts beans until tender crisp (about 3 min).
  • Drain, run under cold water to stop cooking and drain again.
  • In a large bowl, combine the vegetables and feta cheese.
  • Prepare dressing by whisking together all ingredients.
  • Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
  • Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and serve.

FRESH EDAMAME VEGETABLE SALAD



Fresh Edamame Vegetable Salad image

This recipe is from my mother's newspaper clipping recipe collection, so I'm not quite sure when or where it actually came from... I suspect it's from the 70s. I've tweaked it here and there - it originally called for dry soybeans soaked overnight, but I love edamame and they're much more widely available now than they used to be. Prep time includes chilling.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups shelled edamame beans (frozen and thawed are fine)
1 cup chopped cucumber (peeled or not, it's up to you)
2 tablespoons minced or chopped green bell peppers (or more to taste, I'm not fond of green bell pepper)
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 scallion, chopped
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2-1 cup carrots or 1/2-1 cup baby asparagus, etc,your choice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine the vegetables.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  • Combine vegetables and dressing well, and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

FRESH VEGETABLE SALAD



Fresh Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound carrots, trimmed and scraped
1/4 pound snow peas
Salt to taste
4 red ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 ear fresh sweet corn
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut the carrots into 3/8-inch chunks. Trim the snow peas and rinse well.
  • Place the carrots in a saucepan and add enough water to cover them and the peas when they are added. Add salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 4 minutes. Add the peas to the carrots and cook for 2 minutes more. The vegetables must remain crisp and tender. Drain well. Let cool.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the corn kernels from the cob. Combine the carrots, peas, corn kernels and the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Blend well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 520 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FRESH VEGETABLE-PASTA SALAD



Fresh Vegetable-Pasta Salad image

Add pizzazz to a foolproof pasta salad, using crisp and colorful bell peppers, broccoli and onion.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 cups small fresh broccoli florets
1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup thin wedges red onion

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, cold water oil and vinegar.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Stir drain pasta and remaining ingredients into seasoning mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of colors and textures: This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables: They will taste the best and be the most nutritious.
  • Wash your vegetables thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or bacteria.
  • Cut your vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook your vegetables: Overcooked vegetables are mushy and bland.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will overpower the flavor of the vegetables.
  • Season your salad to taste: This could include salt, pepper, herbs, or spices.
  • Serve your salad immediately: Fresh salads are best eaten right away.

Conclusion:

Salads are a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. They can be customized to your liking, and there are endless possibilities for flavor combinations. With a little creativity, you can create a salad that is both nutritious and delicious. So next time you're looking for a healthy meal, consider making a salad. Your body will thank you for it!

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