Confetti Zucchini Salad Recipes

HEAVENLY ZUCCHINI SALAD

We always have an overabundance of zucchini in our garden, so I came up with this tasty recipe to use some of the bounty.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Heavenly Zucchini Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together the first six ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the salad dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 small sweet pickles, chopped
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
SALAD DRESSING:
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

CONFETTI CORN SALAD

A quick and tasty salad which makes a great addition to any cookout.

Provided by MECTE

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Confetti Corn Salad image

Steps:

Mix corn, tomato, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and garlic in a bowl. Pour ranch dressing over the corn mixture; stir. Fold all but 1 tablespoon cilantro into the corn mixture. Sprinkle reserved cilantro over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 158.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Ingredients

2 cups sweet kernel corn
¾ cup diced tomato
½ cup diced orange bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup diced red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup prepared ranch salad dressing
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

ZUCCHINI SALAD

This exquisitely simple recipe from Jacques Pépin first appeared in The Times in 1991, and couldn't be easier. The zucchini is gently roasted until tender, then tossed with salt, pepper, white wine vinegar and oil. It's the perfect treatment for almost any summer squash.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 12m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Zucchini Salad image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Wash the zucchini, trim and discard the ends, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Arrange the rounds in one layer on a large cookie sheet and sprinkle them with the salt. Place in oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until they soften slightly.
Transfer the rounds to a bowl and toss them lightly with the pepper, vinegar and oil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 93, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 185 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons corn or safflower oil

CONFETTI BEAN SALAD

I shared this recipe with a friend a while back. Now we kid about who will make it when we're attending the same event! No matter who brings the salad, it's always a hit at get-togethers. -Doreen Storz Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Confetti Bean Salad image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, cilantro, peppers, onion, jalapeno if desired and garlic. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, chili powder and sugar. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar