Veggie Chopped Salad Food

VEGGIE CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, cheese, vinegar and salt until blended. Add to salad and toss to coat. Just before serving, stir in peanuts. Refrigerate leftovers.

ALEXIS'S CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath. Set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add corn and sugar. Blanch until tender about 6 minutes. Remove from water and plunge immediately into ice bath. When the corn is thoroughly cool, remove from ice bath. Using a large knife, remove kernels from cobs. Transfer to a large bowl. Add beans to boiling water. Blanch until tender about 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, remove from water and plunge immediately into ice bath. When beans are thoroughly cooled, transfer to a colander to drain.
• Add wax and green beans, tomatoes, red and yellow pepper, onion, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeno to corn. Stir to combine. Add olive oil, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve immediately.

VEGGIE CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all of the lettuce, veggies, sesame seeds and cheese (if you are using it).
• Whisk together soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil and vinegar.
• Drizzle 1/2 over the salad and toss to coat. Add more dressing to taste.
• Finish with cracked black pepper if you like.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Put the asparagus on 1 baking sheet in a single layer and the carrots and onions on the other in a single layer. Spray the vegetables generously with cooking spray and sprinkle with a few pinches of salt. Cook, stirring about halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized, 15 minutes for the asparagus and 40 minutes for the carrots and onions. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, combine the romaine, iceberg lettuce, garbanzo beans, mozzarella, salami and tomatoes in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until well blended. Set aside.
• When cool enough to handle, chop the roasted vegetables into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch pieces and add to the salad. Add the dressing and toss thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.

ULTIMATE GRILLED & CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Add the cilantro, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, avocado, lime zest and juice and hot sauce to a mason jar. With an immersion blender, blend until smooth. (This can also be made in a regular blender or food processor). Set aside.
• For the salad: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
• Toss the bell pepper, squash, asparagus, green beans and red onion with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the veg until well-marked and cooked, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a cutting board. Slice into equal-sized strips/pieces.
• Add the lettuce to a large platter. Add the grilled peppers, squash, asparagus, green beans and red onion in little piles on top, along with the tomatoes and hard-boiled egg quarters. Sprinkle around the bacon and cubed cheese. Serve with the vinaigrette on the side. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

CHOPPED VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• Chop the beans inti 1-inch lengths and place in microwave-safe container.
• Add 2 tablespoons water, cover lightly, and microwave on high 1 1/2-2 minutes.
• Immediately plunge into cold water to stop cooking.
• Dry beans and place in large bowl.
• Add the rest of the veggies and the parsley and toss to mix.
• Whisk together the lemon juice and evoo and add s&p to taste.
• Toss the salad thoroughly with the dressing.
• Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine the chopped broccoli, chopped cauliflower, diced celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, olives, and bacon. Gently toss.
• In another bowl combine all of the dressing ingredients. Stir until sugar is dissolved and all is mixed well.
• Pour over the vegetable mixture and stir in well.
• Stir in the Craisins and sunflower seeds, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the salad for serving.
• Chill for an hour before serving.