Best 12 Tricolor Vegetable Salad Recipes

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Tricolor vegetable salad, also known as three-color salad, is a vibrant and refreshing dish that showcases the beauty and flavors of fresh vegetables. This classic salad typically features a combination of green, red, and white or yellow vegetables, creating a visually appealing and nutrient-rich dish. The combination of colors and textures makes it an excellent side dish or a light and healthy main course. With its simplicity and versatility, tricolor vegetable salad is a popular choice for everyday meals, picnics, potlucks, and special occasions.

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TRICOLOR PASTA SALAD



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To accompany the sandwiches, serve Tricolor Pasta Salad from Lorraine Darocha of Berkshire, Massachusetts. Pretty pasta spirals and convenient frozen veggies are tossed with a light dressing to make this colorful medley. "For vegetarians, you can add protein-rich chickpeas or beans to make it a main dish," Lorraine recommends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower and carrots)
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 to 1-1/3 cups Italian salad dressing
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, optional

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place vegetables in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 minutes or until thawed; drain. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the pasta, vegetables and olives. , Combine salad dressing and garlic salt if desired; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD



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This is a quick and tasty pasta salad that all of my friends beg me to make whenever there is a party! It is always a crowd pleaser!

Provided by MEEHSKABOB

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
10 ounces diced processed American cheese
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Toss cooled pasta with cheese, broccoli and Italian-style dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 779.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

TAMI'S TRI COLOR CAPRESE SALAD



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Yellow and red tomatoes along with leafy fresh basil make this salad bright and eye-catching. The taste is fresh and the preparation is easy.

Provided by Tami Jones

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large yellow tomatoes, sliced
1 (4 ounce) package fresh basil, leaves stripped from stems
3 large red tomatoes, sliced
10 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 shallot, very thinly shaved
2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange alternate slices of yellow tomato, whole basil leaves, slices of red tomato, and mozzarella cheese slices on a serving platter in rows; sprinkle with shaved shallot. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 79.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

TRI COLORE SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 spears endive, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
1 small head radicchio, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
About 1/3 pound baby arugula, washed, dried, and thinly chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Shaved Parmesan

Steps:

  • Combine all 3 lettuces in large bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Whisk the mustard, vinegar, and oil together in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Top with some shavings of Parmesan.

TRI COLORED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 26m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse grained salt and cracked black pepper
1 pound green beans, ends trimmed, blanched to al dente
4 large carrots, peeled and shredded
4 small beets, peeled and shredded

Steps:

  • For the Mustard Vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • For the Tricolored Vegetable Salad: Place vegetables in three separate small bowl bowls. Pour 1/3 of the dressing over each vegetable. Toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper if needed. Let stand for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Serve on platter in separate mounds.

TRI COLORE SALAD



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This salad by Bobby Flay represents the three colors of the Italian Flag. Very simple to make and the flavors pair well with traditonal Italian dishes.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 spears endive, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
1 small radicchio, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
1/3 lb baby arugula, washed, dried, and thinly chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
shaved parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine all 3 lettuces in large bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Whisk the mustard, vinegar, and oil together in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
  • Top with shavings of Parmesan.

TRICOLOR VEGETABLE SALAD



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The salad is more than a colorful side dish -- with vibrant flavors and textures, this recipe is one you'll keep coming back to.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups corn kernels (from 3 ears corn)
1/2 English cucumber, sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
1 small head radicchio, cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, Parmesan, and honey. Add corn, cucumber, and radicchio; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g

TRICOLOR VEGETABLE SAUTé WITH CUMIN SEEDS AND OREGANO



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The heat in fresh poblano chiles varies considerably; you may want to use more than one in this dish if they are not too hot. The sautéed vegetables can sit at room temperature for several hours before serving.

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, halved, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips
1 large poblano chile,* seeded, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
4 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), trimmed, cut on sharp diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add next 5 ingredients; sauté until vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini and oregano; sauté until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.
  • *A fresh green chile, often called a pasilla; available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

TRICOLOR SALAD



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch of sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 endive, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 head radicchio, cut in half and thinly sliced
2 cups loosley packed arugula

Steps:

  • Whisk together white-wine vinegar, mustard, and sugar in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add endive, radicchio, and arugula, and toss until well combined.

TRI-COLOR PASTA SALAD



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A classic potluck or picnic dish. Lite and cool for summer. You can adjust ingredients according to what's in your garden. Keeps well.

Provided by LexingtonMom

Categories     Potluck

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta
1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cucumber, peeled and cubed
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 ounce) package Knorr vegetable soup mix
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and cool. While they cook, chop your vegetables.
  • In large bowl, stir together cooked noodles, cheese cubes, cucumber, tomato, and olives.
  • In separate bowl, stir together remaining ingredients; these will be your dressing.
  • Pour dressing over pasta mixture, and toss all to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Toss again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.9, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 363.1, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 9.8

PASTA VEGETABLE SALAD



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It only takes minutes to cook the tricolor pasta, but to really beat the clock, chop the vegetables ahead of time. I sometimes give the salad southwestern flair by adding black beans, frozen corn and salsa. The I top it off with a tomato-based dressing that I've spiced up with taco seasoning.-Helen Turner, Upland, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup cauliflowerets
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup sliced carrot
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1/4 to 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl; add vegetables. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TRICOLOR VEGETABLE PâTé



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Provided by Roxanne E. Chan

Categories     Bean     Cheese     Herb     Pepper     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Fall     Bon Appétit     California     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12 to 14

Number Of Ingredients 18

White Bean Layer
2 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained thoroughly
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
2 garlic cloves, pressed
Red Pepper Layer
1 7-ounce jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, chopped
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
Pesto Layer
2 garlic cloves
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
Fresh herb sprigs
Sourdough bread slices

Steps:

  • Line 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, overlapping sides.
  • For Bean Layer:
  • Mash beans in large bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, oregano and garlic and blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread bean mixture evenly on bottom of prepared pan.
  • For Red Pepper Layer:
  • Combine peppers and feta in processor and blend until smooth. Spread pepper mixture evenly over bean layer in prepared dish.
  • For Pesto Layer:
  • Mince garlic in processor. Add basil, parsley and pine nuts and mince. With machine running, gradually add oil through feed tube and process until smooth. Mix in ricotta. Spread pesto evenly over red pepper layer. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • To unmold, invert pâté onto serving platter. Peel off plastic wrap from pâté. Garnish with herb sprigs and serve with sourdough bread slices.

Tips for Making Tricolor Vegetable Salad:

  • Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Blanch the vegetables in boiling water for a few minutes to preserve their color and crispness.
  • Drain the vegetables thoroughly and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette or your favorite salad dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Tricolor vegetable salad is a healthy, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give tricolor vegetable salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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