LITTLE GEM SALAD WITH GARLICKY ALMOND DRESSING
This tart, garlicky dressing is made with toasted almonds and sherry vinegar for a simple but delicious green salad. Little Gem lettuce, a cross between romaine and butter lettuce, has become justly popular for a crunchy salad. Crisp and bright green with small crinkly leaves, it won't immediately wilt when dressed. If unavailable, look for similar small sturdy heads of lettuce or choose hearts of romaine.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Remove wilted exterior leaves from each head of lettuce. Cut stems from the lettuce heads, separate leaves and swish in a large basin of cold water, letting any sand or dirt sink to the bottom. Lift the leaves from the water and transfer to a colander. Shake away excess water. Wrap in kitchen towels to dry or use a salad spinner.
- Make the dressing: Put almonds, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put leaves in a wide salad bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Dress lightly just before serving, using 2 or 3 tablespoons of dressing and coating leaves well. Taste and add more dressing as necessary. Store any remaining dressing in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
SUPER VEGGIE SALAD WITH CREAMY ALMOND DRESSING
I just bought a 3 pound bag of almonds from Sam's club and this dressing is a wonderful way to use them! I hope you enjoy! This dressing thickens up after sitting for a few minutes, so you could actually use less oil(3/4 cup) and the rest water or maybe apple juice and it would be just as good and less calories! The dressing also makes a great dip!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 2 1/4 cups dressing, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Dressing:.
- Place the almonds and water into a blender or food proccesor and turn on high speed to purée. Add remaining ingredients, except for oil, and run to blend and whip thoroughly.
- With the motor running, slowly pour in oil and run until the dressing is thick and creamy. (dressing can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 1 week.).
- As stated in the description, you may use 3/4 cup oil and 1/4 cup water or apple juice(or liquid of choice) and get a little thinner dressing. Let sit for a few minutes to thicken up.
- Salad:.
- Put 1/2 cup of the dressing in the bottom of your salad bowl.
- Add all ingredients, except lettuce, and toss to coat.
- Serve:.
- Put several lettuce leaves on each plate and add dressed salad. Serve extra dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.6, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 218.7, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 9.1, Protein 5.6
RAINBOW VEGGIE SALAD
Every salad should be colorful and crunchy like this one with its bright tomatoes, carrots, peppers and sassy spring mix. Toss with your best dressing. -Liz Bellville, Jacksonville, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place cucumber, carrots, tomatoes, olives, celery, sweet peppers, onion, garlic salt and pepper in a large bowl; toss to combine., Just before serving, add salad greens. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD
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
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.
AMAZING ALMOND SALAD DRESSING
I used to go to this delicious vegetarian buffet in college. They made the most amazing almond salad dressing that I (and everyone else!) would drench salads with, not to mention any other food. After hunting far and wide for the recipe, I finally found it. Unfortunately, the restaurant closed down but I'll always have the plant-based dressing!
Provided by jlg83
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Use a blender to blend almonds, water, oil, yeast, aminos, and salt together until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 114.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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