Best Crunchy Vegetable Salad Recipes

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CRUNCHY VEGETABLE AND BROWN RICE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Rice     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup short-grain brown rice
1 medium zucchini (1/2 pound)
2 celery ribs
1 carrot
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 bunch arugula (4 ounces)
4 scallions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon coarse-grained mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a 2-quart saucepan three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil. Add rice and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 25 minutes. Drain rice in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. Drain rice well.
  • While rice is cooking, cut zucchini, celery, carrot, and bell pepper into 1/4-inch dice. Remove tough stems from arugula and chop leaves. Chop scallions.
  • Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch zucchini, celery, carrot, and bell pepper 1 minute. Drain vegetables in a sieve and transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain vegetables well.
  • In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, broth, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper. Add rice, blanched vegetables, arugula, and scallions, tossing to combine well, and season with salt and pepper. Serve salad at room temperature.

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SALAD



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Crunchy Vegetable Salad is a tasty and colorful side dish Linda Russell of Exeter, Ontario frequently puts on her table. "Kids love it!" she relates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cauliflowerets
2 cups broccoli florets
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
1 to 1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SALAD



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Trying to loose weight? Try this fantastic salad and enjoy without feeling sinful. Cooking time is the refrigerating time.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 small red cabbage, shredded
1/2 small green cabbage, shredded
2 medium carrots, grated
2 medium white radishes, grated
2 medium green bell peppers, de-seeded and chopped
2 cups sprouted green gram, blanched
2 teaspoons olive oil
5 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon mustard paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt
white pepper powder
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the oil, orange juice, mustard paste, salt, lemon juice and white pepper powder.
  • Keep aside and keep refrigerated.
  • Now, prepare to wonderfully lay out this salad.
  • To do so, arrange red cabbage at the bottom of a serving bowl.
  • Next put a layer of green cabbage.
  • The third layer should be that of carrots, radish and capsicum.
  • Top off the salad with a sprinkling of bean sprouts.
  • Refrigerate the salad.
  • Prior to serving, sprinkle roasted crushed peanuts.
  • Shake the dressing very well.
  • Lace the salad with the dressing uniformly.
  • Serve rightaway.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 290.1, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 11.6, Protein 10.1

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SALAD



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I like to use organic vegetables for this salad, but I have used conventional vegetables with good results. This salad makes enough for a small crowd

Provided by mandagirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 25-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower
1 head broccoli
1 (1 lb) bag carrot
2 green peppers
1 (16 ounce) package celery hearts
1 (16 ounce) bottle of wish bone Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Wash cauliflower, broccoli, celery and peppers with white vinegar and water to get off any pesticides and dirt. Rinse well and shake to dry.
  • Trim celery and peel carrots.
  • Cut all vegetables into bite size pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
  • Shake dressing and add to vegetables.
  • Stir to mix and put in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Stir again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 342.4, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.9, Protein 1.6

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE RANCH PASTA SALAD



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Add some color to your next pasta salad with crunchy garden veggies-and top it all off with Parmesan and chopped turkey bacon.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 14 servings, about 3/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (16 oz.) multi-grain rotini pasta, uncooked
2 cup small broccoli florets
1 cup small cauliflower florets
1 red pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Turkey Bacon, cooked, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Lite Three Cheese Ranch Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli and cauliflower to the boiling water for the last 3 min. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well; place in large bowl.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour; stir. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups broccoli crowns
2 carrots, sliced
1 cup cauliflowerets
1/4 red onion, chopped
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Combine vegetables in large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CRUNCHY PICKLE & VEGETABLE SALAD



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Looking for something more adventurous than your usual layered salad? Try this tasty salad with cauliflower and crunchy kosher dill pickle halves.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 12 servings, 3/4 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower (1 lb.), cut into small florets
8 CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Pickle Halves, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
20 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bunch green onions (about 5 onions), sliced
1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Classic Caesar Dressing
1 tsp. dill weed

Steps:

  • Mix cauliflower, pickles, beans, tomatoes and onions in large bowl.
  • Combine dressing and dill weed. Add to pickle mixture; stir gently. Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE/CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SALAD - CLINTON KELLY



POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE/Crunchy Vegetable Salad - Clinton Kelly image

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
1 piece shallot (peeled, minced
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 g Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SALAD:
  • 3 large carrots (peeled, thinly sliced into strips)
  • 1 large red bell pepper (seeded, sliced into thin strips)
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper (seeded, sliced into thin strips)
  • 1/2 napa cabbage (cored, thinly sliced)
  • 4 radishes (stemmed, thinly shaved)
  • 4 scallions scallions (root end removed, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced on a bias)
  • 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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