Piquant Mixed Vegetable Salad Food

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the Vinaigrette: add ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid or bowl then shake or whisk to combine. Taste then add more salt, pepper, and/or oil if necessary (this dressing is very tart so add more oil if it's too tart for your tastes.)
• Add vegetables to a very large bowl then dress with 3/4 of the vinaigrette. Toss then refrigerate for 4 hours or up to overnight. Toss with remaining vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• First prepare dressing by adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl (or small blender) and whisking (or blending) to fully combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, lemon for acidity, or salt or pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Prepare salad by adding greens to a serving bowl or platter and topping with baby tomatoes, shallot or onion, carrots, pomegranate arils or dried fruit (optional), a pinch of salt and pepper, and toasted pepitas or sunflower seeds.
• Add dressing to the salad and toss to coat, or serve on the side. Best when fresh. Store salad separate from dressing if keeping for later use. Will keep in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days. Store dressing in the refrigerator 3-4 days. The oil can harden when cold, so let set out for a few minutes to warm and shake well to reincorporate before serving leftovers.

MIXED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the mixed vegetables on the stove or in the microwave until crisp-tender. Drain; place in a large bowl. Add kidney beans, celery, onion and green pepper. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring sugar, vinegar and cornstarch to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool slightly. Pour over vegetables and toss. Refrigerate.

PIQUANT MIXED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place mixed vegetables and kidney beans in a colander or strainer and rinse thoroughly; drain.
• Mix together mixed vegetables, kidney beans, celery, onion, and bell peppers in a large bowl.
• Heat sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and cornstarch dissolve; continue stirring until thickened; remove from heat.
• When dressing has cooled somewhat, toss with salad, mixing well.
• Chill well before serving.

CANNED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water chestnuts, corn, green beans, pimiento, celery, green pepper, and onion in a large bowl, tossing lightly.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Combine vinegar, oil, water, and sugar; mix well.
• Pour over vegetable mixture, cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
• Drain and serve in a lettuce-lined bowl.

PIQUANT EGG SALAD

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute Andouille until well-browned.
• Add oil only if necessary to prevent burning.Drain and cool.
• Combine cooled sausage with all other ingredients.
• Cover and chill.
• Serve cold.

MIXED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook vegetables as directed on package.
• Drain and cool.
• Drain and rinse beans.
• Mix first 6 ingredents together.
• In a small sauce pan combine vinegar, Splenda and corn starch.
• Cook until slightly thickened.
• Adjust vinegar and Splenda to your tastes.
• Should have a sweet/sour taste.
• Add dressing to vegetables.
• Serve cold.

MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except tomatoes, in large bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and toss.

QUICK-PICKLED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the pickled onions: Set the sliced onion in a small heatproof bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds (if using), salt and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high, then pour over onions. Stir to combine, let cool, then transfer onions and brine to a lidded container. Refrigerate until chilled. (Makes about 2/3 cup drained onions. Onions will keep up to 3 weeks.)
• Prepare the salad: In a medium bowl, combine the celery, carrots, olive oil, lemon zest and juice. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• When ready to serve, add the lettuce, radishes (if using) and herbs to a large bowl, season lightly with salt and pepper and gently toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the celery and carrots to the vegetables in the large bowl, leaving the vinaigrette behind in the medium bowl.
• To the vinaigrette, add the mustard, 1/4 cup drained pickled red onions and 4 teaspoons of the pickled red onion brine and stir to combine; season to taste. Add vinaigrette to salad, toss to coat and season. Serve immediately.

PIQUANT POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook potatoes till tender, drain, peel and cube.
• Combine oil, vinegar, shallots and salt.
• pour over potatoes and refridgerate 3 hours.
• In small sucepan combine flour, sugar, mustard and salt. Add milk and heat stirring constantly till it thickens.
• Beat egg yold and slowly beat in some of the hot mixture. Add egg yolk to hot mixture and chill.
• Toss potatoes in dressing and serve.