Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our Crunchy Calico Salad, a delightful dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This vibrant salad features a medley of crisp vegetables, juicy fruits, and crunchy nuts, all tossed in a tangy and flavorful dressing. Whether you're seeking a refreshing side dish for your next barbecue or a light and healthy lunch option, this salad is sure to impress. Discover the culinary journey that awaits as we present three variations of this classic salad: the original Crunchy Calico Salad, a refreshing Summer Berry Calico Salad, and a hearty Harvest Calico Salad. Each recipe offers a unique blend of ingredients and flavors, ensuring that there's something for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our Crunchy Calico Salad extravaganza!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD
Steps:
- Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a bottle and shake to combine until the honey is completely dissolved. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, pour the dressing over, and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, stirring once or twice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 483 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK CALICO SALAD
This is a light, colorful and tasty salad. Fortunately, it travels well because it's an expected dish at my family reunions.-Joanne Neuendorf, Potosi, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, milk and salad dressing mix. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Stir in sunflower kernels and bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRUNCHY NOODLE SALAD
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil, add the sugar snap peas, return to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp tender. Lift the sugar snap peas from the water with a slotted spoon and immerse them in a bowl of ice water. Drain.
- For the dressing, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and peanut butter in a medium bowl.
- Combine the spaghetti, sugar snap peas, peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the spaghetti mixture. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the parsley and toss together.
CRUNCHY POTLUCK TACO SALAD
Ready in only 30 minutes, our taco salad is made with taco-seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cheddar cheese and tortilla chips.
Provided by By Jessica Walker
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and taco seasoning mix as directed on seasoning mix package.
- In large bowl, gently mix lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onions and cheese. Add beef mixture; stir gently to mix.
- Just before serving, add dressing and chips; toss.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CRUNCHY CHOPPED SALAD
Encourage kids to learn essential kitchen skills with this crunchy salad made with pomegranate seeds. The recipe is easy for children aged seven to 11 to follow
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Side dish
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4-6 (with leftover dressing)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Before you get started take a look at our chopping and knife skills guide. If your chopping board doesn't have anti-slip grips, lay a dampened tea towel or sheet of kitchen paper on the work surface, then place the board on top to stop it from slipping.
- Holding the lemon with your hand in the bridge position, cut the lemon in half. Push one half onto a citrus juicer, twist and squeeze to release the juice. Repeat with the second lemon half. Pour the juice into a jam jar or small bowl along with the oil.
- Add the mustard, honey and a good pinch each of salt and black pepper. Seal the jar and shake to combine, or whisk the ingredients together. Will keep covered in the fridge for up to a week.
- Cut the tomatoes in half by pinching each one between your thumb and a finger and carefully slicing through the middle with a small serrated knife. Cut each piece in half again to make quarters, then tip the tomatoes into a large bowl.
- Wipe down the chopping board, then cut the cucumber in half lengthways. Put the two halves cut-side down on the board so they don't roll around, then cut in half again along the length, so you have four chunky sticks of cucumber. Cut across the cucumber now to make little triangles, keeping your free hand in the claw position with your fingers tucked away from the blade of the knife. Tip the cucumber into the bowl with the tomatoes.
- Cut the hard stalk off the lettuces, then cut each lettuce in half and in half again to get four wedges. Working with one lettuce wedge at a time, hold the wedge with your hand in the claw position and chop it into small ribbons - the smaller, the better for this salad. Repeat with the remaining wedges and tip the lettuce into the bowl.
- Snip the cress straight into the bowl using kitchen scissors. Weigh out the pomegranate seeds using the scales and add these to the bowl. Repeat with the mixed seeds. Drizzle over roughly half of the dressing over the salad (you will have some leftover) and toss everything together to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables and fruits will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
- Chop your vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly and make your salad more visually appealing.
- Don't overcook your vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and nutrients.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your salad a more interesting flavor and texture.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a calico salad. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or try different variations on the dressing.
Conclusion:
Crunchy calico salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with fresh vegetables and fruits, and the sweet and tangy dressing adds a delicious flavor. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a healthy and refreshing side dish, give crunchy calico salad a try.
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