Garden salads are a refreshing and healthy way to enjoy a variety of vegetables. With so many different ingredients to choose from, the possibilities are endless. Whether you prefer a simple salad with just a few ingredients or a more complex salad with a variety of textures and flavors, there is a garden salad recipe out there for everyone. Garden salads are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you have some extra vegetables on hand, whip up a garden salad and enjoy a healthy and delicious meal.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
OLIVE GARDEN SALAD (COPYCAT)
My whole family loves Olive Garden's Salad! There are already a couple of recipes here for the dressing, so here is a recipe for the salad itself.
Provided by Halcyon Eve
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large glass or wooden salad serving bowl, toss together the lettuce mix, onion slices, olives, pepperoncini, tomatoes, and croutons. Add dressing and toss to combine.
- Serve with fresh Parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste.
GARDEN PASTA SALAD
A zesty pasta recipe, with lots of crunchy vegetables.
Provided by L. Gale
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
- Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion together in large bowl.
- Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Chill for one hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1539.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
ALMOST-FAMOUS GARDEN SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine all the dressing ingredients and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.
- Place the salad blend in a large bowl and top with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with the dressing.
- Photography by Kate Sears
OLIVE GARDEN-STYLE HOUSE SALAD
For many customers, Olive Garden's all-you-can-eat salad is even better than the bottomless basket of breadsticks. The dish has been on the menu since the first restaurant opened in 1982, and it has become so popular over the years that Olive Garden started selling the dressing in grocery stores in 2017. The secret to re-creating the texture at home: a few spoonfuls of Miracle Whip.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, Miracle Whip, lemon juice, parmesan, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Make the salad: Place the salad blend in a large bowl and top with the red onion, pepperoncini, tomato, olives, croutons and cheese. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss.
SUMMER GARDEN COUSCOUS SALAD
This couscous salad makes the most of summer's bounty. I used to prepare it with a mayonnaise dressing, but lightened it with lemon vinaigrette. It's even better now! -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place corn in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 6-9 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, onion and parsley. Drain corn and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry; cut the kernels from the cobs. Add to cucumber mixture. Stir in couscous., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until chilled.
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GARDEN SHELL SALAD
Fresh basil marries the flavors of this splendid salad from Kathy Glasgow. The Marysville, California reader lightly dresses the dish, making it ideal with almost any entree.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, celery, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARDEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY DILL DRESSING
Make and share this Garden Pasta Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix together salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
- Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
OLIVE GARDEN SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RecipeNut
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed.
- If this is a little to tart for your own personal tastes please add a little extra sugar.
GARDEN TUNA MACARONI SALAD
"I knew this recipe was a hit the first time I served it at a barbecue and got wonderful compliments," recalls Scarlett Hilton in Sabina, Ohio. "I even got a phone call afterward suggesting that I open a restaurant!" We have to agree this cool, creamy and crunchy salad really is delicious.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tuna, vegetables and parsley. Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water; add to tuna mixture., In a small bowl, combine Miracle Whip, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
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GARDEN BOW TIE SALAD
Originally a vegetable dish, I added pasta to this salad for family gatherings and church potlucks. Try adding sliced mushrooms and diced tomatoes before serving. -Barbara Burks, Huntsville, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 24 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash the first five ingredients but do not dry; chop and transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining vegetables. Sprinkle with dry dressing mix; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 4-6 hours or overnight., Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Add to vegetable mixture. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Add to salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY GARDEN CUCUMBER SALAD
Wonderful side dish to have at your family cookouts! Quick and easy, and the flavors really transform your garden cucumbers. You can also add grape or cherry tomatoes for enhancement. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Provided by EQUILDOTTSIN
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Arrange cucumber slices in a large bowl, generously seasoning each layer of cucumber with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Drain liquid from cucumbers. Gently press cucumber slices with paper towel to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Stir half-and-half, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, ranch dressing mix, sugar, dill, celery salt, and lime juice together in a small bowl; pour over cucumber slices and gently stir to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 528.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
GARDEN PASTA SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
- Mix carrots, celery, peppers, tomatoes, and green onion together in large bowl. Add the cooled pasta and mix together. Pour the dressing over mixture, add the Parmesan and mix well.
- Chill before serving.
GREEN GARDEN SALAD
"THE SECRET of any salad is the dressing, and in this dressing the ingredient that makes the difference is red wine vinegar. Mixed with olive oil and Italian seasonings, this dressing enhances any kind of greens with a special flavor."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings (1-1/3 cups dressing).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a jar or bottle with tight-fitting lid, combine all the dressing ingredients; shake well. Chill. Just before serving, combine greens, onion, cucumber and tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad; toss to mix. Top with the green pepper rings.
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SWEET AND CRUNCHY GARDEN SALAD
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the almonds with 1/4 cup of the sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring as the sugar melts and the almonds brown. Carefully spread the almonds on an ungreased baking sheet to cool, using a metal spatula; the nuts will be very hot. When completely cooled, break the candied almonds into tiny pieces.
- Tear the iceberg and romaine lettuce into pieces and transfer them to a salad bowl. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
- Combine the oil, vinegar, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and the parsley, salt, pepper and cayenne in a bowl, and mix well. Chill covered, in the refrigerator, until ready to serve.
- Combine the lettuce, sliced green onions, candied almonds and orange segments in a large salad bowl. Just before serving, toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.
GARDEN PEA SALAD
I have had this many times over the years at family reunions and church meals. Paula Deen even has the recipe on her site on FoodTV. Can be doubled or tripled. Simple to make, easier to love!!! Edited to add: I have now tried this with frozen peas as recommended by the reviewers! Frozen peas are the way to go. It has better flavor and texture! But again, use whatever is your preference!
Provided by Bobtail
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain the peas.
- Boil the eggs and chop.
- Chop the onion.
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add pimento if desired.
HEALTHY GARDEN SALAD
Edamame (green soybeans), corn, cherry tomatoes and black beans combine to make a colorful salad with a light lime vinaigrette dressing.
Provided by Kitties 2
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large serving bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, grapeseed oil, cilantro, lime juice, sugar, salt and garlic. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the soybeans and boil for 3 minutes. Add corn to the boiling water and continue cooking for 1 more minute. Drain very well, and pour into the bowl with the dressing. Gently mix in the cherry tomatoes, green onions and black beans. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to chill and blend the flavors.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 438.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
TOSSED ITALIAN GARDEN SALAD
A fresh garden salad with homemade Italian-style dressing is the perfect accompaniment to my special lasagna. Nicely seasoned with garlic, herbs and a hint of lemon, the dressing is our family's favorite. As soon as the jar is empty, I make more. -Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 11 ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Just before serving, combine the greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and carrots in a salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GARDEN TUNA PASTA SALAD
A delicious pasta salad that tastes great with all the veggies in it. I substitute canned shrimp in place of canned tuna if I want to change it up a bit.
Provided by Amy Hunter Shaw
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine tuna, bell pepper, celery, carrot, radishes, green onions, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Drain macaroni and rinse in cold water. Drain again and add to the bowl with the tuna mixture.
- Combine mayonnaise, ranch dressing, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 682.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
GARDEN CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD
This recipe comes from my husband's great-grandmother. It's especially good with ripe tomatoes from the garden, but drained canned tomatoes may also be used.-Maxine Foreman, Columbus, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, cucumber and onions. Sprinkle with sugar; toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in water, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Stir; serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GARDEN SALAD WITH APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl or jar with a tight fitting lid combine cider, vinegar, honey, cinnamon, oil, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss lettuce, berries, apples, and blue cheese with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, seasonal ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your salad. Look for produce that is ripe and in season for the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of greens: There are many different types of greens that can be used in a salad, so don't be afraid to experiment. Some popular choices include romaine lettuce, arugula, spinach, and kale.
- Add a variety of textures and flavors: To create a well-rounded salad, include a variety of textures and flavors. Some good options include crunchy vegetables, such as carrots and celery, sweet fruits, such as berries and oranges, and salty or savory ingredients, such as nuts and cheese.
- Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing can overwhelm the other ingredients in your salad. Opt for a light dressing, such as a vinaigrette or a lemon-tahini dressing.
- Don't overdress your salad: A little dressing goes a long way. Overdressing your salad will make it soggy and less enjoyable to eat.
Conclusion:
With so many different ingredients and combinations to choose from, the possibilities for garden salads are endless. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing salad to enjoy on a warm day or a hearty and filling salad to serve as a main course, there's a garden salad recipe out there to suit your taste. So get creative and experiment with different ingredients and dressings to create your own unique garden salad recipes.
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