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!
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GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Brad Sorenson
Time 2h25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
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
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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