In the realm of culinary delights, rhubarb salad stands out as a refreshing and vibrant dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of sweet and tart flavors. This delectable salad is a symphony of textures, colors, and flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of meals or as a standalone light lunch.
With its vibrant red hues and crisp texture, rhubarb takes center stage in this salad, offering a delightful crunch and a burst of tangy flavor. The sweetness of the rhubarb is perfectly balanced by the addition of fresh berries, such as strawberries or blueberries, which add a juicy sweetness and a pop of color. The crispness of the rhubarb and berries is complemented by the creamy richness of a tangy dressing, often made with mayonnaise, yogurt, or sour cream, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
This versatile salad offers a variety of recipe options to cater to different tastes and preferences. Some recipes incorporate crunchy nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, adding a nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch. Others include crumbled cheese, such as feta or goat cheese, adding a salty tang and a creamy texture. Fresh herbs, such as mint or basil, can also be added for an extra layer of flavor and aroma.
Rhubarb salad is not only a culinary delight but also a nutritious choice. Rhubarb is a good source of vitamins K and C, as well as fiber, while the berries provide a boost of antioxidants and essential vitamins. Whether served as a refreshing side dish or as a light and flavorful main course, rhubarb salad is a delightful and healthy addition to any meal.
RHUBARB GELATIN SALAD
This is a great way to use left over rhubarb sauce. Your kids may not even know rhubarb is a key ingredient. Excellent salad with poultry. Another serving suggestion: Make in 9x13 cut in squares and serve topped with your favorite chicken salad.
Provided by CYNSABL
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Dessert Salad Recipes Jell-O® Salad
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the rhubarb, sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until rhubarb is mushy. Mix well to form a sauce. Taste, and adjust sugar if needed. Reserve 1 cup. Save any extra for other uses.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the raspberry flavored gelatin and 1 cup of the boiling hot rhubarb mixture until completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup cold water, then mix in the apples and walnuts. Pour into a serving bowl, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, or until set. Garnish with whipped topping or creamy salad dressing before serving if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 53.9 mg, Sugar 31.8 g
REFRESHING RHUBARB SALAD
Nearly everyone I know has rhubarb in their garden, so it is indeed plentiful each spring. I've had this recipe in my scrapbook for years and serve it often at potlucks.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the rhubarb, water and sugar to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until rhubarb is tender, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in the orange juice and zest. , Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in strawberries. Pour into a 2-qt. bowl; chill until set. If desired, garnish with a dollop of mayonnaise, mint and strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SPINACH SALAD WITH RHUBARB DRESSING
Spinach salad is excellent with this tangy topping, which really perks it up. A friend shared a similar salad dressing recipe with me and I modified it a bit. The rhubarb adds rosy color and mouthwatering flavor.-Twila Mitchell, Lindsborg, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar and vinegar; cook over medium heat until the rhubarb is tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, reserving about 6 tablespoons juice; discard pulp. , Pour juice into a jar with tight-fitting lid; add oil, onion, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Shake well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 35g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
RHUBARB SPINACH SALAD
This is a sweet, tangy salad with slightly wilted spinach. It comes together super fast and easy, with great results! I used a cranberry sugar vinegar that I made, but you could try red wine vinegar, too.
Provided by Chef Matt
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Arrange the spinach leaves on a platter.
- Place the rhubarb in a skillet with enough water to cover by 1 inch; add the sugar. Bring the rhubarb to a gentle boil over medium-low heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved and the rhubarb is lightly cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove the rhubarb with a slotted spoon and distribute over the spinach.
- Stir the vinegar into the liquid left in the skillet, raise heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Return heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid has reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, whisk in the olive oil, and pour the hot dressing over the spinach and rhubarb to wilt the lettuce. Divide salad between 2 plates; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 41 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 95.2 mg, Sugar 26 g
REFRESHING STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SALAD
This is the next best thing to Strawberry Rhubarb Pie and a great way to use all the rhubarb coming in from the garden. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries or rhubarb so you can enjoy it all year long. I like to use sugarfree jello, but the regular jello works as well.
Provided by Debs Cookin
Categories Low Protein
Time 38m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dice the rhubarb, or use frozen diced rhubarb and place with the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat bringing to a boil. Cook uncovered until rhubarb is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Add orange juice and peel; mix well. Chill until mixture begins to thicken. Fold in sliced stawberries. Pour into a 2 quart bolw; chill until set. If desired, garnish with a dollop of whip topping and fresh strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 125.2, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 11.7, Protein 2.9
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB SALAD WITH MINT AND HAZELNUTS
Strawberries and rhubarb are a power duo in pie; here raw rhubarb plays a tart counter to sweet strawberries.
Provided by Evan Bloom
Categories Salad Appetizer Dessert Side Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Lunch Strawberry Mint Spring Healthy Rhubarb Bon Appétit Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then chop.
- Meanwhile, toss rhubarb, sugar, Cointreau, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Let sit until rhubarb is slightly softened and releases its juices, about 30 minutes. Toss with strawberries, mint, and hazelnuts.
RHUBARB SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
Rhubarb is quite tart, so it should always be cooked with a sweetener -- in this recipe we roast it briefly with a touch of honey before tossing it with the rest of the salad ingredients.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss rhubarb with honey. Roast on upper rack until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet. On another rimmed baking sheet, toast walnuts on lower rack until fragrant, 5 minutes. Let cool, then chop.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Add arugula and fennel and toss to combine. Top with rhubarb, walnuts, and goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 12 g
RHUBARB BERRY DELIGHT SALAD
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook rhubarb, strawberries and 1 cup sugar until fruit is tender. In a large bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in boiling water. Stir in fruit; set aside. , In another saucepan, heat milk and remaining sugar over low until sugar is dissolved. Meanwhile, soften unflavored gelatin in cold water. Add to hot milk mixture and stir until gelatin dissolves. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Cool to lukewarm; blend in sour cream. Set aside at room temperature. , Pour a third of the fruit mixture into a 3-qt. bowl; chill until almost set. Spoon a third of the sour cream mixture over fruit; chill until almost set. Repeat layers twice, chilling between layers if necessary. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
RHUBARB SALAD
Even people who don't like rhubarb have fallen for this dish! The deceptively simple-sounding recipe does not prepare you for the delicious flavor of the finished product. With its sweet-tart flavor, it's a lovely addition to a tradition festive dinner of a buffet supper.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, cook rhubarb, 1/2 cup water and sugar until a sauce forms, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat; add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Add orange peel, celery, nuts if desired and remaining water; mix well. Pour into a lightly greased 4- to 5-1/2-cup mold. Cover and chill until set.
Nutrition Facts :
ROSY RHUBARB SALAD
This is one of my favorite springtime recipes. But if you freeze strawberries and rhubarb, you can make this salad most any time of year. You'll find it a little tart, and light and cool - just right for those warmer days ahead.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, water and sugar. Cook over medium heat until rhubarb is tender. In a large bowl, combine hot rhubarb and gelatin. Stir until dissolved. Add applesauce, orange juice and peel. Chill until syrupy. Fold in strawberries. Pour into a lightly greased 5-6 cup mold. Chill until set, about 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MOLDED RHUBARB SALAD
Says Sue Seymour of Valatie, New York, "My bright red salad sets fresh tart rhubarb in a fruity-sweet gelatin blend."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook rhubarb in water until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sugar and gelatin until dissolved. Add pineapple and nuts. Pour into an oiled 6-cup mold. Chill until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SPRING RHUBARB SALAD
In our part of Iowa, we know spring is coming when we see the first rhubarb peeking out of the ground. We enjoy it so much that it's hard to wait for the stalks to grow large enough to be picked! I've collected lots of recipes for rhubarb, but this is one of my family's favorites.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine rhubarb, water and sugar in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until rhubarb is tender. Remove from heat; add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Add orange juice and zest. Chill until syrupy. Add strawberries. Pour into 6-cup mold; chill until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- When selecting rhubarb, choose stalks that are firm and have a deep red color. Avoid stalks that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Rhubarb is best when cooked, as it contains high levels of oxalic acid, which can be toxic if consumed in large quantities. Cooking helps to reduce the oxalic acid content.
- To prepare rhubarb for cooking, remove the leaves and cut the stalks into small pieces. You can peel the rhubarb stalks if desired, but this is not necessary.
- Rhubarb can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, stewing, baking, and roasting. It can also be used in salads, pies, tarts, and other desserts.
- Rhubarb pairs well with a variety of flavors, including strawberries, raspberries, apples, oranges, and ginger.
Conclusion:
Rhubarb is a versatile and delicious fruit that can be used in a variety of recipes. With its tart flavor and unique texture, rhubarb adds a special touch to both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you're looking for a refreshing salad, a comforting dessert, or a unique main course, rhubarb is sure to please. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give rhubarb a try. You won't be disappointed!
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