Best 6 Root Vegetable Party Salad Recipes

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Root vegetables are often overlooked when it comes to fresh, seasonal cooking, but this delightful recipe for a colorful root vegetable party salad is sure to change your mind. With its vibrant, roasted vegetables, a tangy lemon and thyme vinaigrette, and the fresh crunch of herbs, this salad will be the hit of your next potluck or gathering. Not only is this salad incredibly flavorful, but it's also a great way to get your daily dose of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 red pearl onions, peeled
2 large carrots, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/3-inch-wide pieces
2 large parsnips, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One 5-ounce bag baby arugula
1 ripe pear, halved, cored, cut into thin wedges
Apple Cider Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the onions, carrots and parsnips. Add the oil, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly. Scatter the vegetables on a large nonstick rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Turn the vegetables over and roast until tender and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Set the vegetables aside.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the arugula, pear slices and roasted vegetables. Add the Apple Cider Vinaigrette and toss until coated. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts and serve.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in the oil.

SHAVED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD



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Slice the red beets last and keep them separate until serving so their color won't bleed onto the other vegetables.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Fruit Juice     Appetizer     Side     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Lunch     Beet     Carrot     Radish     Turnip     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons hazelnuts, divided
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons hazelnut oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium red beet, peeled
1 medium golden beet, peeled
1 small turnip, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
2 radishes, trimmed
1/4 cup (loosely packed) flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Crush 2 tablespoons hazelnuts; place in a small bowl. Whisk in orange and lemon juice, vegetable oil, and hazelnut oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Thinly slice beets, turnip, carrot, and radishes using a mandoline or V-slicer. Place red beet slices in another small bowl and remaining vegetables and parsley in a medium bowl. Spoon 3 tablespoons vinaigrette over red beets; pour remaining vinaigrette over vegetables in medium bowl. Toss each to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange red beets on a platter; spoon over any vinaigrette from bowl. Top red beets with remaining vegetables. Drizzle salad with any remaining vinaigrette; garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons hazelnuts.

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS BAKED ROOT VEGETABLES



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This is a wonderful way to prepare root vegetables. This savory combination of potatoes, rutabagas, carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes keeps people going back for seconds!

Provided by NEWSAHMOM

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound new potatoes, halved
½ large rutabaga, peeled and cubed
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 large parsnips, peeled and cubed
2 large carrots, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons sweet red chili sauce
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Toss potatoes, rutabaga, sweet potato, parsnips, and carrots with olive oil and chili sauce in a large bowl until coated. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, grill seasoning, and pepper. Toss again until evenly coated, then spread vegetables into a 9x13 inch roasting pan.
  • Roast vegetables in preheated oven for 20 minutes, then stir, return to oven, and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 564.5 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

MY UNDERGROUND VEGETABLE SALAD



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Oven-roasting root vegetables is a delicious way to get the most out of these earthy treats, bringing out their subtle sweetness. Serving them over endive with a homemade vinaigrette is just a bonus! -Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound medium fresh mushrooms, halved
8 small carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 cups cubed peeled celery root (about 1/2 pound)
2 cups cubed peeled rutabaga (about 1 medium)
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 cups torn curly endive
VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons apple cider or juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add oil and salt; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased shallow roasting pan. Roast 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes; bake 10 minutes longer., Place endive in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the first eight vinaigrette ingredients. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over endive; toss to coat. Divide endive among eight plates; top with roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HEARTY ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: beets, olive oil, salt, red onion, carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, pepper, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic powder, fresh parsley, mixed greens, walnuts, crumbled feta cheese

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 beets
1 cup olive oil, divided
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 red onion, cut into wedges
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 parsnips, peeled, chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled, chopped
¾ teaspoon pepper, divided
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
6 cups mixed greens
1 cup walnuts, chopped
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
  • On a cutting board, cut the root end of the beet so it lays flat on the surface. Place the beet on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with ¼ teaspoon salt. Wrap the foil around the beet and pinch the top of the foil together until the beet is sealed in. Repeat with the other 2 beets.
  • On a sheet pan, place the onions, carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato.
  • Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon pepper and ½ teaspoon salt. Toss the the vegetables until coated and spread them evenly in the pan.
  • Create 3 circular spaces for the beets. Place the 3 beets on the pan.
  • Bake for 1 hour until with vegetables begin to crisp and caramelize.
  • In a large bowl, add ½ cup (120 ml) of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder, and whisk until emulsified. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
  • Add the mixed greens, roasted vegetables, and the beets to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss until evenly incorporated.
  • Serve with walnuts and feta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 935 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 82 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 19 grams

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD



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Fall is a season brimming with comfy, cozy flavors that everyone looks forward to - and it doesn't get more flavorful than this roasted root vegetable salad. Made with beets, potatoes, parsnips, and a whole lot of other favorites, this salad has delicious packed into every healthy bite. The roasting gives this root vegetable salad that cozy feeling of the season, and can easily steal the spotlight from any main dish. So skip the humdrum side salads...this is the real deal with roots.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium beets (about 1 1/2 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
4 large parsnips (about 1 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup olive oil-and-vinegar dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Fresh arugula

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray second 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, toss beets with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Arrange beets in single layer in foil-lined pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
  • In same bowl, toss sweet potatoes and parsnips with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Arrange potatoes and parsnips in single layer in second pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Roast 40 to 45 minutes or just until vegetables are tender. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix dressing, parsley, horseradish and mustard with whisk. In large bowl, gently toss roasted vegetables with desired amount of dressing. Serve at room temperature or chilled over arugula with any remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of root vegetables: Different root vegetables offer different flavors and textures, so using a variety will make your salad more interesting. Some good options include carrots, parsnips, turnips, beets, and sweet potatoes.
  • Roast the root vegetables before adding them to the salad: Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables and gives them a slightly caramelized flavor. To roast the vegetables, simply toss them with a little olive oil and salt and pepper, then roast at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes, or until they are tender.
  • Add some crunch: To add some crunch to your salad, you can add some chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans. You can also add some crispy bacon or crumbled feta cheese.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really brings a salad together, so it's important to make one that is flavorful and complements the vegetables. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard is always a good option. You can also add some herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or dill, to the dressing for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Root vegetable salad is best served immediately, while the vegetables are still warm and tender. You can make the salad ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator, but be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.

Conclusion:

Root vegetable salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it's also a good source of fiber and vitamins. With so many different ways to make it, there's sure to be a root vegetable salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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