Best Summer Vegetable Salad Recipes

SUMMER VEGETABLE PESTO RIBBON SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut the ends off the zucchini. With a vegetable peeler, shave off as many thin slices as possible and transfer a large bowl. Repeat with the yellow squash and carrots.
• Place the grape tomatoes between 2 large plates or tupperware lids. Press down, securing the tomatoes in place, and use a long, sharp knife to slice the tomatoes in half. Add to the bowl with the shaved vegetables.
• Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
• Make the pesto: Add the basil, parsley, cashews, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth.
• Spoon the pesto onto the shaved vegetables and mix well with tongs until fully coated and serve.
• Enjoy!

BASMATI RICE WITH SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Pulse first 4 ingredients in a blender until combined; season with salt and pepper. With blender running, slowly drizzle in oil. Process dressing until well blended.
• Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Pass remaining dressing alongside for drizzling over.

GRILLED STEAK AND SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a small ovenproof pot, combine oil, rosemary, and garlic and place on grill. Cook until oil begins to bubble, 2 minutes. Remove herb oil from heat and set aside 3 tablespoons in a small bowl.
• Brush steak with herb oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes per side for medium-rare (move steak to a cooler part of grill if it begins to overbrown). Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
• In batches, brush vegetables with herb oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill, turning occasionally, until tomato skins are split and vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes total. Transfer to a serving platter, along with sliced steak. Add vinegar and honey to reserved oil and whisk together. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then drizzle dressing over steak and vegetables.

GARDEN FRESH SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrots, onion, tomatoes and zucchini. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar if desired. Add remaining ingredients and toss gently. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

CREAMY SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

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.

BASMATI RICE WITH SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Pulse first 4 ingredients in a blender until combined; season with salt and pepper. with blender running, slowly drizzle in oil. Process dressing until well blended.
• 2. Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Pass remaining dressing alongside for drizzling over.
• 3. NOTES: As you will see in my picture, I didn't use the mixed leafy greens. I also used much more than 3 tablespoons of the dressing. I don't like a dry salad.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Blanch the zucchini in salted boiling water for 20 seconds. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Drain well.
• Put the zucchini in a large bowl and toss with the tomatoes, bell peppers, arugula and lemon zest. Refrigerate until cold.
• Just before serving, cook the orzo until al dente. Meanwhile, toss the salad with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Drain the orzo, toss with the salad, divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

SHAVED SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: Stir together the shallot, mustard, honey, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil.
• Thinly slice the zucchini and squash lengthwise (with a mandoline, if you have one, or a vegetable peeler), then thinly slice the beets and mushrooms. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss. Sprinkle with the chives, chervil and tarragon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

ROASTED SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients. Marinate for 30 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.

ROASTED SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD WITH RICOTTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, toss tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, thyme, oil and salt. Spread in single layer on 2 ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Divide vegetables evenly among 4 serving plates. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese; sprinkle with parsley.

GRILLED STEAK AND SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. In a small ovenproof pot, combine oil, rosemary, and garlic and place on grill. Cook until oil begins to bubble, 2 minutes. Remove herb oil from heat and set aside 3 tablespoons in a small bowl. Brush steak with herb oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes per side for medium-rare (move steak to a cooler part of grill if it begins to overbrown). Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. In batches, brush vegetables with herb oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill, turning occasionally, until tomato skins are split and vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes total. Transfer to a serving platter, along with sliced steak. Add vinegar and honey to reserved oil and whisk together. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then drizzle dressing over steak and vegetables.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the shelling beans in a pot with water just to cover. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, a good pinch of salt and herb sprig. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for about 30 minutes, until beans are tender. Remove from heat, but let beans remain in their broth to stay moist.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the Romano beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, leaving them slightly al dente. Drain and spread the beans out on a large plate to cool.
• Cut eggplant crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Paint each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides, then season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• On a hot grill, under a hot broiler, or in a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook eggplant slices, in batches, for about 3 minutes per side until softened and lightly browned. With a spatula, transfer slices to a platter in one layer to cool.
• To assemble the salad, drain the shelling beans (save broth for another use), discarding herb sprig, and place in a wide, deep platter or salad bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and a tablespoon of olive oil.
• Season the Romano beans and tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper and a tablespoon of olive oil.
• Top shelling beans with Romano beans and tomatoes and toss briefly. Tuck grilled eggplant slices here and there. Garnish with basil leaves and anchovy fillets, if using. Drizzle with vinaigrette, if using. Serve at room temperature.

BASMATI RICE WITH SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD RECIPE | EPICURIOUS.COM

Steps:

• Pulse first 4 ingredients in a blender until
• combined; season with salt and pepper.
• With blender running, slowly drizzle in oil.
• Process dressing until well blended.
• Place remaining ingredients in a large
• bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing and toss
• to coat. Pass remaining dressing alongside
• for drizzling over.

CHOPPED SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD (ZA'ATAR&YOGURT)

Steps:

• Farro: Boil 25-30 minutes, drain and rinse
• Dressing: Next items whisk
• Yogurt: Combine yogurt, garlic, za'atar
• Add farro and 1.5 Tablespoons of dressing
• Add cucumber, onion, cilantro and mint to farro. Add 2 tablespoons of dressing
• Put all other ingredients into salad. Add rest of dressing.

MARINATED SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all vegetables.
• Mix ingredients for marinade and pour over the vegetables, mixing until vegetables are well coated.
• Marinate in refrigerator until serving.

SUMMER VEGETABLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. in a medium pan cook potatoes, covered, in enough boiling salted water to cover about five minutes or just until tender. Drain and cool. A large serving platter arrange potatoes and tomatoes. Sprinkle with corn and the 1/4 cup basil.
• 2. For dressing, in a screw top jar mix oil, vinegar, shallots, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour dressing over potato mixture. Sprinkle salad with cheese and basil leaves. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

SUMMER VEGETABLE POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil potato slices in salted water until just tender, bout five minutes. Drain and cool. Combine oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, sugar, and salt/pepper to taste. Mix well. Arrange potato slices and tomato wedges on serving platter. Sprinkle with corn and basil. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with feta cheese. May be prepared ahead, refrigerated and brought to room temperature before serving.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 1 cup sugar, vegetable oil, pepper, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cool. Toss dressing with remaining ingredients. Add your favorite canned veggies, be colorful and creative -- this makes a beautiful salad!
• Mix and chill for at least 8 hours.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Steam zucchini and summer squash until just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to medium bowl. Add mushrooms and tomatoes.
• Combine mustard and vinegar in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add oregano and cumin. Mix dressing into vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature and serve.