VEGGIE LOVERS COMBO SALAD

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Here's a terrific way to eat a garden's worth of veggies. Use up to 5 cups of the freshest stuff on hand. -Marianne Taylor, South Hadley, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups cut fresh green beans or wax beans (1 inch)
2 cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed
2 medium sweet red or yellow peppers, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil or Italian parsley leaves
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, quartered
Optional toppings: chopped cashews, chopped pecans, toasted sesame seeds and cooked and crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add beans; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain beans and pat dry; place in a large bowl. Add remaining vegetables., Place mayonnaise, basil, vinegar and garlic in a food processor; process until blended. Add to vegetables and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HA Skiller
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


wiam to
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect meal for a summer lunch.


Cumar Ismaaciil
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is really flavorful and the veggies are fresh.


Md Hido
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Aahil Khan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


Ahtizaz Ahmed
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This is the best salad recipe I've ever tried! The dressing is amazing and the veggies are always fresh and crisp.


Tanner Contratto
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Subarn Joshi
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Bimala Aryal
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good! The combination of veggies is perfect and the dressing is light and tangy.


Sajjad Savari
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the fresh, crisp veggies and the flavorful dressing. I will definitely be making this again.