Best 4 Treasure Salad Recipes

Treasure salad is a refreshing and colorful side dish that adds a pop of flavor and crunch to any meal. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, making it a great option for potlucks, picnics, or everyday meals. Treasure salad is typically made with a combination of fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds, and often tossed with a light vinaigrette or dressing. Some popular variations include adding shredded chicken or tofu for a protein boost, or incorporating grains like quinoa or rice for a heartier meal. No matter how you choose to make it, treasure salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of the season.

Let's cook with our recipes!

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

TREASURE SALAD

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Categories Vegetable No-Cook Quick & Easy

Yield 8 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Fresh Baby Spinach
Spring Mix ( Lettuce)
Black Olives
Purple Onion
Craisins
Mandarin Oranges
Kalamata Olives
Blue Cheese Crumbles
Toasted Walnuts
Grape Tomatoes

Steps:

Layer large platter with the lettuce and spring mix toss in next three ingredients, top with another layer of spinach and lettuce, add the next three ingredients and cover with another layer of spinach and lettuce, top with grape tomatoes. Serve with a rasperry vinegrette and your guest will be so suprised. For an entree top the entire salad with seared steak or seafood to create an all inclusive gourmet dining experience.

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD

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This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Provided by Toni Bankson

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

GREEN TREASURE FRUIT SALAD

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A 5 a day recipe from the National Cancer Institue. I tried this at an open-house at the Springfield Oregon outreach office of the Confederated Tribes Of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians. It was unbelievably delicious and simple, the kids also loved it!

Provided by Some1sGrandma

Categories Apple

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup green apple
1 cup green grape
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup lemon yogurt
2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Steps:

Core and seed the apple, and cut into pieces.
Mix together apple, grapes, marshmallows, yogurt, and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.8, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 23.9, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 18.6, Protein 2.5

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will ensure that your salad is as flavorful and nutritious as possible.
Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to treasure salad, so feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
Make it a meal: Treasure salad can be served as a main course or a side dish. If you're serving it as a main course, be sure to add some protein, such as grilled chicken or tofu.
Make it ahead of time: Treasure salad can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
Enjoy it!: Treasure salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite fruits and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Treasure salad is a refreshing, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give treasure salad a try. You won't be disappointed!