Best 15 Garden Fresh Salad Recipes
Summer is upon us, and that means it's time to enjoy the bounty of fresh produce from our gardens. One of the best ways to savor these seasonal flavors is to make a garden fresh salad. With so many delicious ingredients to choose from, the possibilities are endless. Whether you prefer a simple salad of crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes, or something more elaborate with grilled vegetables and homemade dressing, there's a garden fresh salad recipe out there for everyone.
Let's cook with our recipes!
GARDEN FRESH POTATO SALAD
A parent from a school I previously taught at gave me this recipe, and I think of that parent and child every time I make this potato salad. The salad looks beautiful, and the fresh basil vinaigrette keeps it light. -Dee Dee Calow, Warren, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h
Yield 20 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender, adding beans during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl., In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Pour over potato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Stir before serving; top with eggs and tomatoes. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
GARDEN FRESH SALAD
New potatoes and fresh green beans make this salad perfect for summer.
Provided by CHEF17411
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Red Potato Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the green beans and wax beans during the last 2 minutes to blanch them. Drain, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Cool before adding to the dressing.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, celery, dill, salt, and pepper. Add the cooled potatoes and beans, and stir to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 86.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GARDEN FRESH SALAD
Frugal farm women like myself enjoy fixing meals from their own gardens. This is one of the best salads I've ever tried. It tastes like a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich (without the bread)! My whole family loves it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Chill. Combine dressing ingredients; just before serving, drizzle over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
GARDEN-FRESH CHEF SALAD
For much of the year, I can use my garden's produce when I make this cool salad. In spring, the salad mix and radishes come from my crop. In summer, I use the tomatoes, cabbage and carrots. What a good feeling! -Evelyn Gubernath, Bucyrus, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper; toss to coat. Serve with salad dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 227mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARDEN FRESH COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
This recipe has been in the family for decades. You can use whatever type cottage cheese you prefer-though regular or 2% turns out best-the same goes for the curd as we have used both large and small- I suppose large curd may provide a creamier salad. Cooking time is chill time.
Provided by SweetFuzion
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Thoroughly wash and then prep veggies. Gently combine the cottage cheese, mayo, sourcream and salt & pepper. Fold in the veggies and let chill in fridge for at least 2 hours or longer if possible to develope flavors.
- Enjoy!
FRESH GARDEN PEA SALAD
This recipe is my version of Luby's pea salad. My daughters always ask for it at family bbq's. My british side of the family are now new fans of it, as well. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Fresh peas work great for this recipe. Just blanch them and then dry them well. Don't be concerned if the dressing seams skimpy at first. The salad will get moist as it sits.
Provided by MeemawB
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain and dry baby peas very well.
- Add cheese, tomatoes, gherkins, onions and beans to pea mixture, set aside.
- Combine mayonnaise, mustard, sugar and salt and pepper. Stir til smooth.
- Gently, fold dressing mixture into peas.
- Refrigerate, if desired, before serving. But, it isn't necessary if you are in a hurry.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 18.2, Sodium 508.1, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 7
GARDEN FRESH PASTA SALAD
This is one of the best tasting salads, I hope that you will enjoy it. Pasta Salads absorb dressing when stored in the refrigerator. A trick to help the salad moist and creamy is to stir some of the reserved pasta cooking water into the chilled salad just before serving. For added flavor, sprinkle salad with bacon bits just before serving.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 minutes of the pasta cooking time. Drain, saving 1 cup of the pasta water, rinse pasta and broccoli under cold water. Drain well; place in large bowl.
- Add onions, peppers and tomatoes; mix lightly; add dressing; toss to coat. Cover.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Stir gently just before serving; sprinkle with cheese.
- To keep the salad moist, stir some of the reserve pasta cooking water into the chilled salad just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.8, Sodium 127.5, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 8.3
GLUTEN-FREE GARDEN FRESH GREEK SALAD
Enjoy this tasty salad made using veggies that is ready in 20 minutes - perfect if you love Greek cuisine.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk.
- In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients except cheese. Stir in dressing until salad is well coated. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
GARDEN FRESH THREE BEAN SALAD
This a German recipe that I adapted from Schoener Essen magazine, directly from the German. This three bean salad is served slightly warm and calls for fresh from the garden beans rather than canned. It is a nice change of pace if you enjoy 3-bean salads and want to try something new. Simply click on the "convert recipe to US" to swtich from metric to US measurements. Enjoy!
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil green and yellow beans together in salted water for about 10-12 miutes.
- Add the lima beans and cook another 2 minutes.
- Drain and set in a serving bowl.
- Whisk together salt, pepper, a pinch of sugar, olive oil, onions,garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
- Combine dressing and beans and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Season again with salt& pepper if needed and serve.
FRESH GREEK GARDEN SALAD
Two kinds of peppers, fresh olives and lots of feta cheese will make this colorful Greek toss up, sent in by Glenda Parsonage of Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, a favorite. For a change of pace, try it with capers and lemon slices on top.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Just before serving, add salad dressing and oregano; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GARDEN FRESH COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD
Steps:
- Chop all vegetables and blend in cottage cheese. Add ranch salad dressing and blend well. Cover and chill until time to serve. Will keep for several days.
GARDEN-FRESH TACO SALAD
"I'm a teen who likes to cook, and I usually fix supper during summer vacation, since my mom works. One night, I planned a sunflower theme. I made this taco salad and served it 'potted' with the chips arranged to look like a flower head!" -Holly Joyce, Jackson, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in half of the taco seasoning. Remove from the heat; stir in the shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onion and cheese., In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, salsa and remaining taco seasoning. Pour over salad and toss to coat. , Line a large bowl or platter with leaf lettuce; top with taco salad. Sprinkle tortilla chips around edge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 calories, Fat 46g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 1742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
GARDEN FRESH LAYER SALAD
This is a nice side dish for a barbeque, using your garden produce. In addition to the listed ingredients, I sometimes add carrots or cabbage.
Provided by Ann Elizabeth
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Combine onion, pepper and celery. Combine mayo and sugar.
- 2. Layer in 9" x 13" dish or bowl in order listed. A trifle bowl is perfect for this pretty salad. I always layer the ingredients twice.
- 3. Chill at least ten hours.
Tips for Making a Garden-Fresh Salad
- Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Choose a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. There are endless possibilities, so find one that you love.
- Add some protein to your salad. This will help to make it a more satisfying meal.
- Keep it simple. The best salads are often the simplest ones.
Conclusion
Garden-fresh salads are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the bounty of the summer harvest. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create a salad that is both beautiful and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, reach for a garden-fresh salad. You won't be disappointed!
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