Best Italian Vegetable Salad With Creamy Garlic Dressing Recipes

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QUICK ITALIAN SALAD WITH A CREAMY DRESSING(PIONEER WOMAN)



Quick Italian Salad With a Creamy Dressing(Pioneer Woman) image

Yes, quick and easy and delicious! Ree Drummond made this for her helper Josh and her daughter for lunch. They had been out roping cattle. She served with pizza burgers and a French silk pie for dessert. Yum!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (pre-grated in a pack or grate it yourself)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley (if I have a little fresh basil, I throw that in too)
1 tablespoon sugar (I like to use honey)
1 tablespoon vinegar (red wine vinegar is good )
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 lemon, juice of
1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chunked (I like to use baby greens instead)
5 -6 whole pepperoncini peppers (Ree left them whole, but you can use sliced)
1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup whole cherry tomatoes
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced into circles
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For the dressing: In a blender, add the olive oil, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon juice and blend until pureed.
  • For the salad: Put the romaine and iceberg greens in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Top the salad with the pepperoncini, olives, tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with Parmesan at the end.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 1417.5, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 6.5

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SALAD



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Even our two small children eat their vegetables when I serve this colorful nutritious combination. To make it a main dish, I'll stir pepperoni slices and cooked cooled pasta into the crunchy, creamy blend. -Debbie Laubach, La Prairie, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups fresh broccoli florets (1 large bunch)
5 cups fresh cauliflowerets (1 small head)
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1 bottle (8 ounces) creamy Italian salad dressing
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine salad dressings; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Stir in cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0g saturated fat (0 sugars, Fat 0 fiber).

ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE



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What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your own signature blend to toss with pasta, greens and fresh spring vegetables. -Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the first 11 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY GARLIC ITALIAN DRESSING



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This is the best dressing I've ever tasted. It is the only one I use now. It is absolutely delicious!

Provided by Missi

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Italian Dressing

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ¾ cups corn oil
1 ⅛ cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) bottle creamy Italian-style salad dressing
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a 1 quart container combine the corn oil, garlic and sugar. Shake well. Add vinegar and shake well again.
  • Fill the container the rest of the way with Italian dressing, leaving just enough room to add one egg. Add the egg, and blend with a blender or hand-held blender for about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CORN SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING



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Simple deliciousness, that's what this is. This corn salad recipe is one of my favorite summer side dishes. It's a perfect complement to just about any meat you pull off the grill, and can be dressed in countless ways. Serve at room temperature.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 8h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons water
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweet corn, thawed
1 cup diced roasted red peppers
salt and ground black pepper to taste
5 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced, or more to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, water, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, Italian seasoning, and a pinch cayenne pepper together in a bowl until dressing is thick and creamy. Cover dressing with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir corn in hot oil until light golden brown and toasted, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix corn and red pepper together in a bowl. Pour enough dressing over corn mixture to coat completely. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Stir basil and a pinch cayenne pepper into corn mixture; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

ITALIAN VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING



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Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     Salad     Blender     Garlic     Side     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Asparagus     Cauliflower     Fennel     Anchovy     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium fennel bulbs
1/4 head cauliflower, broken into large florets
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 large egg yolks
1 garlic clove, grated (use a Microplane)
2 flat anchovy fillets in oil, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Trim fennel (reserving fronds) and remove tough outer layer. Thinly slice fennel crosswise and cauliflower lengthwise (1/8 inch). Slice asparagus on a diagonal (1/8 inch). Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Purée yolks, garlic, anchovies, mustard, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream, blending until dressing is thick and emulsified.
  • Toss vegetables with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt. Sprinkle with fennel fronds.
  • What to drink:
  • Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano '07

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