Best Root Vegetable Party Salad Recipes

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray second 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, toss beets with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Arrange beets in single layer in foil-lined pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
• In same bowl, toss sweet potatoes and parsnips with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Arrange potatoes and parsnips in single layer in second pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Roast 40 to 45 minutes or just until vegetables are tender. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• In small bowl, mix dressing, parsley, horseradish and mustard with whisk. In large bowl, gently toss roasted vegetables with desired amount of dressing. Serve at room temperature or chilled over arugula with any remaining dressing.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine the onions, carrots and parsnips. Add the oil, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly. Scatter the vegetables on a large nonstick rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Turn the vegetables over and roast until tender and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Set the vegetables aside.
• In a salad bowl, combine the arugula, pear slices and roasted vegetables. Add the Apple Cider Vinaigrette and toss until coated. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts and serve.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in the oil.

ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRIED EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the carrots, parsnips, red onion, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil on a baking sheet; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from the skillet.
• Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the vinegar in a large bowl. Add the roasted vegetables, bacon, arugula, parsley and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and toss.
• Heat the reserved bacon drippings in the skillet over medium-high heat. Crack in the eggs and fry until just set, about 4 minutes. Serve over the salad and top with more parmesan.

SHAVED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid (such as a Mason jar), add vinegar, lemon juice, grapefruit juice, honey, and mustard. Use a Microplane to grate the garlic into the vinaigrette, followed by half of the lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper and shake. Leaving some space in the jar, add olive oil and shake again to emulsify. Set aside.
• Prepare the artichoke: Break off the exterior leaves to access the tender leaves. Using a paring knife, trim the stem, then "turn the artichoke" by placing it upside down. Cut around the base, removing the bitter green outer part in a circular motion. Continue cutting to get to the choke; then, starting at the bottom of the stem, cut in an upward motion. Finally, quarter the trimmed artichoke and cut out the remaining choke. (Chef's tip: Dip the artichoke in water acidulated with lemon juice to prevent browning.) Set aside.
• For the salad: Cut the kohlrabi in half and slice on a mandolin. Trim the tops of the beets and slice on the mandolin, followed by the radish and the artichoke. Cut around the core of the apple to yield four pieces, and slice. Gently toss everything in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pour several tablespoons of dressing over the salad and toss again. Store extra vinaigrette in the fridge. Garnish with torn fresh basil and mint. Plate and finish with remaining lemon zest and another drizzle of vinaigrette.

SALAD WITH ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Place the oil, apple juice concentrate, vinegar, maple syrup, salt, pepper, carrot, parsnip and shallot in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
• For the salad: Place the lettuce, radicchio and endive in a salad bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss until coated.

ROOT VEGETABLE PARTY SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Peel potatoes, parsnips, carrots and celery root.
• 2. Chop into a uniform size.
• 3. Cook carrots, parsnip, celery root and potatoes in a pot of boiling water until soft.
• 4. Pour into a big bowl. Mix gently with all the rest of the vegetables.
• 5. Mix all the dressing ingredients.
• 6. Pour onto vegetables and then mix gently once again.
• 7. When serving, top with roughly chopped tomatoes and sliced hard boiled eggs.