Spunky Vegetable Salad Recipes

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• Combine chopped vegetables in a medium bowl. Place oil, vinegar, sugar, and Italian seasoning in a small plastic container with a lid. Secure lid and shake dressing vigorously for 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste.

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• Whisk 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon each dijon mustard and honey in a large bowl; whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil. Shave or thinly slice 1 bunch baby carrots, 6 radishes and 1/4 red onion; add to the bowl along with 6 cups torn lettuce and 1/4 cup each sunflower seeds and torn mint; season with salt and pepper and toss.

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• Shave the beets into paper-thin rounds, the carrot into paper-thin slices on a bias and the radish into paper-thin half-moons on a mandoline. Thinly slice the cabbage with a sharp knife.
• Whisk together the oil, honey, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
• Lay the beet, carrot and radish pieces all over the bottom of a large serving platter. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Gently toss the cabbage, watercress and remaining vinaigrette together in a medium bowl until well coated. Pile the cabbage and watercress in the middle of the platter and top with the goat cheese, pepitas, basil and chives.

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• Place corn into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool corn. Cut kernels from cob.
• Mix corn kernels, black beans, avocados, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno pepper together in a bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, lime zest, and lime juice together in a bowl; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

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• In a large mixing bowl combine the chopped broccoli, chopped cauliflower, diced celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, olives, and bacon. Gently toss.
• In another bowl combine all of the dressing ingredients. Stir until sugar is dissolved and all is mixed well.
• Pour over the vegetable mixture and stir in well.
• Stir in the Craisins and sunflower seeds, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the salad for serving.
• Chill for an hour before serving.

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• In a large salad bowl, toss the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, onion and raisins. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle with bacon and sunflower seeds.

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• Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
• Mix dressing ingredients in a small saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly.
• Allow mixture to boil for a few minutes, then cool thoroughly.
• Pour dressing over vegetables& allow to marinate overnight.
• Just before serving, top with crumbled bacon.

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• Toss together the cucumber, tomato, onion, pepper, radish, jicama, and lettuce in a large salad bowl. Whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate juice, salt, pepper, dill, basil, and water in a small bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.

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• Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
• On a cutting board, cut the root end of the beet so it lays flat on the surface. Place the beet on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with ¼ teaspoon salt. Wrap the foil around the beet and pinch the top of the foil together until the beet is sealed in. Repeat with the other 2 beets.
• On a sheet pan, place the onions, carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato.
• Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon pepper and ½ teaspoon salt. Toss the the vegetables until coated and spread them evenly in the pan.
• Create 3 circular spaces for the beets. Place the 3 beets on the pan.
• Bake for 1 hour until with vegetables begin to crisp and caramelize.
• In a large bowl, add ½ cup (120 ml) of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder, and whisk until emulsified. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
• Add the mixed greens, roasted vegetables, and the beets to the bowl with the vinaigrette and toss until evenly incorporated.
• Serve with walnuts and feta.
• Enjoy!

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• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Cook the rotini in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water until cooled completely; drain. Transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and honey together in a bowl; drizzle over pasta and toss to coat. Fold tomatoes, sweet onion, cucumber, carrots, celery, garlic, green onions, parsley, and cilantro individually into the pasta mixture to assure even distribution. Season with black pepper.

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• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add carrots, potatoes, yellow squash, and zucchini.
• Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic, and mix to evenly coat the coat the vegetables. *Note: You may need to quarter the potatoes if they are too thick so they roast faster.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are golden brown.
• Make the chimichurri dressing: combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lime juice, and red wine vinegar in a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Add a large handful of greens to a large bowl. Top with the roasted vegetables and sliced radishes.
• Pour over the chimichurri dressing and toss until evenly distributed.
• Enjoy!