Best Light And Creamy California Vegetable Salad Recipes

CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE SALAD

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A quick, healthy salad with lots of flavor and crunch...and endless possible variations! (Adapted from the salad my family ate when I was growing up in San Diego--plus all of the salad bars I've been to ever since.) Note: Optional items not included in preparation time.

Provided by So Cal Gal

Categories Greens

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups lettuce leaves, chopped (red leaf or romaine)
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
10 radishes, quartered
other bite-sized raw vegetables (chopped avocado, broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, etc.) (optional)
bite-sized cooked vegetables (beans, corn, peas, chopped artichoke hearts, etc.) (optional)
nuts (pistachios, walnuts, pecans, etc.) (optional)
seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.) (optional)
bite-sized pieces cheese (diced or shredded cheddar, feta, jack, etc.) (optional)
chopped hard-boiled egg (optional)
crouton (seasoned croutons, tiny crackers, Chinese noodles, etc.) (optional)
salad dressing (Italian, Thousand Island, Ranch, etc.)

Steps:

In a salad bowl, toss together chopped lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, sliced carrot and green onions, quartered radishes, and any desired optional items.
OR: Arrange chopped lettuce on salad plates; then top with chopped tomato and cucumber, sliced carrot and green onions, quartered radishes, and any desired optional items.
Serve with salad dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 57, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.7

CALIFORNIA GREEN SALAD

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This salad truly represents my state, since avocados and almonds are grown in such abundance here. I originated this recipe many years ago, and it's often requested by family and friends. It's a winner at our house!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
SALAD:
1 large head romaine, torn into pieces
1 avocado, diced
4 green onions with tops, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
Dash seasoned salt

Steps:

Whisk dressing ingredients; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, toss together romaine, avocado, onions, almonds and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Whisk the dressing and pour the over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

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Mother made this salad whenever we barbecued. It's easy to fix, goes well with meat or chicken and is a good way to utilize garden vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, chopped
3 large cucumbers, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
10 radishes, sliced
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon celery seed, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and radishes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add to vegetables and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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