There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh, crisp vegetables straight from the garden. And what better way to enjoy them than in a delicious salad? Garden vegetable salads are a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and they can be made with a variety of ingredients, depending on what's in season. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing side dish or a hearty main course, there's a garden vegetable salad recipe out there to suit your needs.
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GARDEN VEGETABLE SALAD
MY GRANDMA often made this light garden salad. I especially like to serve it in spring and summer, when we can use fresh vegetables from our backyard garden. The tangy Italian dressing is true to tradition. Crisp and refreshing, this salad complements any meal. -Rosalie Wright, San Jose, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine all of the vegetables in a salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts :
GARDEN VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD
My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more substantial, I added pasta. Then, to give the salad a Mediterranean flair, I tossed in some olives and feta cheese. -Tina Repak Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 26 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl and set aside., Meanwhile, cut the eggplant, zucchini and summer squash lengthwise into 3/4-in.-thick slices. Brush the eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, red onion and red pepper with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. When cool enough to handle, cut into cubes., Add the tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, parsley and grilled vegetables to the pasta. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g 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
VEGETABLE GARDEN PASTA SALAD
Fresh produce is showcased in this salad. My husband, Richard, is not too crazy about plain vegetables, so I came up with this colorful salad. He loves it, and so does our son.-Rhonda Knight, Hecker, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the broccoli, carrots, peppers and zucchini. , Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; add to vegetables. Combine salad dressing and mustard; pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK CHICKEN, GARDEN VEGETABLE AND SPRING MIX SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush chicken breasts with oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place chicken in 2-quart shallow baking dish; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink in center (165 degrees F.). Cool chicken enough to handle; slice into thin strips.
- Combine salad blend, vegetables from pouch, garbanzo beans, cherry tomatoes, olives and red onion in large bowl. Toss with Greek Vinaigrette, to taste. Divide salad mixture on 4 large plates. Top each with sliced chicken. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Greek Vinaigrette:
- Whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel, 1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed, salt and black pepper, to taste until well blended. Makes about 1 cup.
GARDEN VEGETABLE SALAD
Make and share this Garden Vegetable Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by olivegreen17
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash vegetables thoroughly with warm water.
- Slice and dice vegetables however you wish and drain olives.
- Toss sald greens with vegetables and olives in large bowl.
- Add dressing; mix until salad is well coated.
- Top with chedder cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 109.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 4.5
GARDEN VEGETABLE CHOPPED SALAD
Make and share this Garden Vegetable Chopped Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by nicoleingermantown
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- TOSS lettuce with broccoli, carrots and dressing.
- TOP with cheese and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 359.4, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5
GARDEN VEGETABLE COLD PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- Cook pasta al dente and drain. Add and mix some olive oil to coat the pasta and all the garlic and toss. Add all other ingredients (saving parsley and basil for last) Add additional olive oil and parmesan/romano to taste. Cover and chill til serving. Good to use at parties, for a dinner accompanied with a salad, and for a lunch dish. To keep this a vegetarian dish simply omit the italian sausage.
GARDEN VEGETABLE LENTIL SALAD
Healthy Vegetarian Salad. Perfect for using up your garden veggies. From Plan B Organic Farm. Recipe must be chilled for atleast over night.
Provided by FrVanilla
Categories Vegetable
Time 12m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place lentils in a large salad bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan set over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in jalapeño, pepper and peas. Sauté for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add to lentils.
- In a bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon oil with lemon juice, cumin, salt and cayenne, if using. Stir into salad. Taste and add more salt, if needed.
- If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days, then add fresh herbs, if using, just before serving.
GARDEN VEGETABLE POTATO SALAD
Adding crispy veggies was all it took to transform an old standby into a sensational new potato salad for Lucy Meyring. "This dish tastes like it's fresh from the garden," she jots from Walden, Colorado, "and, at our house, it often is! The dressing I developed gives the salad a nice zip, too."-Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large kettle, parboil beans and carrots for 5 minutes. Add zucchini and cook for 2 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water. Cool; transfer to a large bowl. Cut potatoes into 1/2-in. cubes; add to vegetables. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
GARDEN VEGETABLE BASIL SALAD
Everything in the garden can be added to this simple recipe. A great way to enjoy the bounties of produce! I was looking for a way to use some of my over abundant basil. The basil makes it different with so many recipes calling for parsley. A great tasting combination!
Provided by Deb Crane
Categories Other Salads
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. You can use any veges you like with this. This recipe was what I had on hand. Get creative with it and add everything you like!
- 2. Blanch the green beans until tender crisp.
- 3. Add all veges and basil together and toss to mix.
- 4. FOR THE DRESSING/MARINADE: Whisk together, mustard,vinegar and sugar. Add oil slowly, whisking until slightly thickened and well blended. Pour over veges and toss to coat well. Seal ans refrigerate until serving time.
Tips for Making the Best Garden Vegetable Salad:
- Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables. The fresher the vegetables, the better the salad will taste. Look for vegetables that are brightly colored and free of blemishes.
- Wash your vegetables thoroughly. This will remove any dirt or bacteria that may be present.
- Cut your vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your salad a more interesting flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and nutrients.
- Add a flavorful dressing. A good dressing will help to bring out the flavors of the vegetables.
- Serve the salad immediately. Garden vegetable salad is best when served fresh.
Conclusion:
Garden vegetable salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can make a garden vegetable salad that will impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing dish, give garden vegetable salad a try!
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