CRUNCHY TRIPLE-GREEN SALAD
My family flipped over this light and airy salad we had for Easter. DH loves salads, but not asparagus & broccoli, so I created this to get DH to eat more green vegetables. He went back for SECONDS! Although most ingredients can be added to or omitted, it's important to have a base salad of romaine and cabbage to give it that extra crunch. I like the light Sweet/Sour dressing best, but it's also delicious with Caesar dressing, so try other dressings if you like. (For dieters, omit the bacon pieces, almonds, and olive oil; the salad will still be delicious)
Provided by BeachGirl
Categories Greens
Time 17m
Yield 1 large bowl, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- SWEET/SOUR DRESSING: Mix all ingredients together and shake well to mix.
- SALAD: Cut romaine lettuce across the head into 1/2 inch strips. Then cut strips in thirds.With knife, slice very thin slices from head of cabbage, forming long strings; cut cabbage strings into thirds.(Do NOT use food processor or grater for this process, as they won't toss as well with the romaine.).
- *** Note: The lettuce and cabbage should toss together so well that (after adding all the ingredients) some people may not realize that the salad has cabbage in it.
- After snapping off tough end, cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Microwave on High for 30 seconds. Rinse in cold water and drain.Add to bowl.
- Remove stings, if any, from sugar snap peas. Microwaveon High for 1 minute. Rinse in cold water and drain well. Add to bowl.
- Cut florets from top of broccoli. Chop into small pieces. Add to bowl.
- Add all other ingredients, except tomatoes. Refrigerate.
- Just before serving, add the tomatoes and most (if not all) of the Sweet/Sour dressing; toss to mix well. Serve within 30 minutes after dressing has been added.
- ALTERNATE INGREDIENT ADDITIONS: Red bell pepper strips, thawed green peas, cauliflower pieces, radish slices, julienned yellow squash, or thinly sliced and quartered cucumbers. Just keep ingredients light, airy, colorful, and similar in size so that no one ingredient is visually dominant.(Sugar snap peas should be the largest ingredient, and you may cut these in half if you wish.).
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BEDAMA NZOKALA
[email protected]This salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of greens, fruits, and nuts. The dressing is also really good.
RJ Tania
[email protected]I made this salad for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is especially good. I'll definitely be making this again.
Boledi Mahlangu
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's packed with nutrients, and it's really delicious too.
jerry david
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it. It's so easy to make, and it's always fresh and delicious.
Lisa Stites
[email protected]Meh.
Md Jubel
[email protected]This salad was just okay. The dressing was a little too sweet for my taste, and the greens were a bit wilted. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Liliana Ensminger
[email protected]I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of greens, nuts, and fruit. The dressing is also really good.
Dimitar Hristovski
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's so delicious! I love the crunch of the radishes and the sweetness of the grapes. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Carlito Peralta Jr
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is especially good.
F ali khoso
[email protected]This salad was a delightful surprise! I was looking for something light and refreshing, and this fit the bill perfectly. The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and the dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be makin