Best 9 Shredded Veggie Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a healthy, flavorful meal that's packed with vibrant vegetables? Look no further than shredded veggie salad! This delightful dish is a symphony of colorful, nutrient-rich vegetables, tossed in a tangy, flavorful dressing that elevates each bite. With its versatility, shredded veggie salad can be tailored to suit your taste preferences, making it a perfect choice for lunch, dinner, or a refreshing side dish. Whether you prefer a light and tangy dressing or a creamy, indulgent one, there's a recipe out there that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to create the perfect shredded veggie salad, complete with tips for choosing the right vegetables, making a delicious dressing, and assembling a salad that's both visually appealing and palate-pleasing.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED SHRIMP & VEGGIE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Roasted Shrimp & Veggie Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cherry tomato, shredded carrot, yellow bell pepper, red onion, asparagus, shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, fresh oregano, salt, pepper, lime juice, mixed greens, lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, salt, pepper

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup cherry tomato, sliced
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
1 cup red onion, diced
1 cup asparagus, diced
1 lb shrimp
olive oil, to coat
chili powder, to taste
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, to taste
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
lime juice, to taste
1 large handful mixed greens
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon chili powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • Add cut vegetables to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Drizzle in olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings to your preference. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Move veggies to the side to make space in the center of the baking sheet and add shrimp in a single layer.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings and lime juice to your preference. Bake for 5-8 minutes, until shrimp is fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook.
  • Mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted shrimp, veggies, and vinaigrette dressing together.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 27 grams

RICE STICK SALAD WITH SHREDDED VEGETABLES



Rice Stick Salad With Shredded Vegetables image

Rice stick salad is a terrific vehicle for vegetables. Play around with the ingredients here - if you have different vegetables than those called for, try them. You might shred lettuce in addition to the cabbage, add some bean sprouts, add a minced chili or some cayenne if you want a little spice.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 45m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups purple cabbage, finely shredded
7 to 8 ounces thin rice sticks
1 tablespoon shredded pickled ginger (optional)
1 cup shredded or julienne carrot
1/2 cup julienne cucumber
1/2 cup julienne red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped or slivered fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
optional: 1 cup shredded chicken, cooked

Steps:

  • Place the cabbage in a bowl, salt generously and cover with cold water. Let sit for 15 minutes, then drain and dry on paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, place the rice sticks in another bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit for 20 minutes, until pliable, while you prepare the vegetables. Drain, and cut the noodles in half, into roughly 6- to 8-inch lengths, with kitchen scissors.
  • In a large bowl, toss the noodles with the pickled ginger, all of the vegetables, chicken (if using), mint and cilantro.
  • Whisk together the lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and canola oil. Toss with the noodle mixture, transfer to a platter or salad bowl, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 170 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHAVED VEGETABLE SALAD



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When beautiful produce is available, sometimes the best way to cook it is, well, not to! This raw salad is crunchy, vibrant and fresh. Use a mandoline to give the vegetables the paper-thin treatment.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 small candy cane beets
1 medium carrot
1 medium watermelon radish, halved
Quarter of a head red cabbage
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small bunch watercress, washed and large stems discarded
2 tablespoons roasted salted pepitas
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Shave the beets into paper-thin rounds, the carrot into paper-thin slices on a bias and the radish into paper-thin half-moons on a mandoline. Thinly slice the cabbage with a sharp knife.
  • Whisk together the oil, honey, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  • Lay the beet, carrot and radish pieces all over the bottom of a large serving platter. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Gently toss the cabbage, watercress and remaining vinaigrette together in a medium bowl until well coated. Pile the cabbage and watercress in the middle of the platter and top with the goat cheese, pepitas, basil and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 190 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 5 grams

SHREDDED VEGGIE SALAD



Shredded Veggie Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 hearts romaine or 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 medium beefsteak tomato, halved then very thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, very thinly sliced
1/2 medium onion, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup hot pepper rings or pepperoncini, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, eyeball it
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Mix salad and dress with vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper.

MOLDED VEGETABLE SALAD



Molded Vegetable Salad image

I FOUND this recipe years ago in an old cookbook. By using different colored gelatins, it blends in well with special holiday dinners. Of course, I use lime for our St. Patrick's Day celebration. Whatever the holiday, this salad is a big hit and there's seldom any leftover. -Pauline Albert, Catasauqua, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6 ounces) lime gelatin
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1-1/2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup thinly shredded lettuce
3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
4 teaspoons grated onion
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve gelatin and salt if desired in boiling water. Add the cold water and vinegar. Chill until partially set. Fold in remaining ingredients. Pour into a 4-cup mold that has been lightly coated with cooking spray. Chill until firm. Unmold onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts :

SHREDDED RAINBOW SALAD



Shredded Rainbow Salad image

He may be a celebrity chef, but to Jamie Oliver's four kids, he's just a dad making a healthy dinner. And it doesn't stop at his own table: He's on a mission to get every child to eat better. This recipe adapted from " Jamie Oliver's Great Britain," by Jamie Oliver, published by Hyperion. Copyright 2012. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 raw medium beets (any color), trimmed, scrubbed, and quartered
1/4 red cabbage, quartered
2 large carrots, scrubbed and trimmed
1/4 white cabbage, quartered
2 pears, stems removed and quartered
1 cup walnut halves, roughly bashed
2 handfuls fresh curly parsley or mint, chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons mustard
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and ground pepper
Worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce

Steps:

  • Put a coarse grater attachment into a food processor and push ingredients through in the following order (to stop the beets from staining everything): beets, red cabbage, carrots, white cabbage, and pears. (If your food processor is a bit small, do this in batches.) Turn vegetables out onto a platter so you get a pile of rainbow colors. Mix the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, and oil, then season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Add walnuts and herbs and toss everything together until you get a big, beautiful plate of dressed vegetables.

CHOPPED VEGGIE SALAD WITH SHREDDED CHICKEN



Chopped Veggie Salad With Shredded Chicken image

Skip take-out and whip up this 4 ingredient healthy salad in minutes. This salad makes the perfect lunch for the office, or pack it in a picnic for the park.

Provided by Walmart

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 , 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups shredded chicken from 1 rotisserie chicken
1 cup mix from 1 Marketside Garden Veggie Chopped Salad Mix
1 cup matchstick carrot
1 large green onion, chopped finely

Steps:

  • Shred chicken.
  • Measure salad mix and carrot sticks.
  • Chop onion.
  • Place all ingredients in medium bowl and mix well.
  • Remove salad dressing from salad kit and drizzle over salad.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately or store in refrigerator up to 24 hours before serving.
  • This dish was created by Walmart Mom, Liz Latham.
  • Variations.
  • Change salad dressing for a totally different flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 30.8, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.6

VEGETARIAN 7-LAYER SALAD



Vegetarian 7-Layer Salad image

A sophisticated layered salad that travels well. It provides a vegetarian with a complete meal at a cook-out where meat is being served. Non-vegetarians love it as well!

Provided by cookin' 2nite

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces mesclun salad greens
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups cooked beets, sliced
6 hard-boiled eggs, thickly sliced
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen petite peas, partially thawed
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
¾ cup fat-free half-and-half
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) package chow mein rice noodles

Steps:

  • Place greens in a clear glass serving bowl; sprinkle with green onions. Layer sliced beets on the onions. Arrange hard-boil egg slices on their sides against the glass for a decorative layer. Add sliced red onions and peas. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Mix sour cream, half-and-half, crumbled blue cheese, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl until well blended. Pour evenly over the salad.
  • Top with rice noodles just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 298.4 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 23.3 g, Sodium 1466 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

SHREDDED VEGETABLE AND FRUIT SALAD



Shredded Vegetable and Fruit Salad image

Make and share this Shredded Vegetable and Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Low Protein

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 carrots, grated
2 stalks celery, sliced thin
2 apples, grated
6 radishes, grated
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1/2 sliced almonds
1 cup plain yogurt or 1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup oil
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the grated vegetables, apples, dried fruit, and nuts.
  • In another bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Chill before serving.
  • Line a salad bowl with some lettuce leaves and fill with the fruit and vegetable mixture for a pretty presentation.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp vegetables: The fresher the vegetables, the better the salad will be. Look for vegetables that are brightly colored and free of blemishes.
  • Shred the vegetables finely: This will help the dressing to coat the vegetables evenly and make the salad more flavorful.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, texture, and flavor to the salad. Some good options include carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and zucchini.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can make the salad soggy and bland.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Shredded veggie salad is best served fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the vegetables and dressing separately and assemble the salad just before serving.

Conclusion:

Shredded veggie salad is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it is also a low-calorie and low-fat option. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a shredded veggie salad recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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