Best 6 Root Vegetable Party Salad Recipes

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## Root Vegetable Party Salad: A Symphony of Roasted Goodness

When the fall harvest brings forth a bounty of root vegetables, it's time to celebrate with a vibrant and flavorful Root Vegetable Party Salad. This delectable dish showcases the earthy sweetness of roasted root vegetables, complemented by a tangy vinaigrette and a medley of fresh herbs. With its vibrant colors and medley of textures, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the palate, perfect for any gathering.

From the classic Roasted Carrot Salad with Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette to the sophisticated Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Arugula, each recipe in this article offers a unique take on the classic root vegetable salad. Whether you prefer the smoky charm of Roasted Radishes with Balsamic Glaze or the elegant simplicity of Roasted Parsnip and Apple Salad with Dried Cranberries, you'll find a recipe to suit your taste.

So, gather your root vegetables, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the harvest's bounty. These recipes are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to mix and match vegetables and dressings to create your perfect party salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 red pearl onions, peeled
2 large carrots, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/3-inch-wide pieces
2 large parsnips, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One 5-ounce bag baby arugula
1 ripe pear, halved, cored, cut into thin wedges
Apple Cider Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the onions, carrots and parsnips. Add the oil, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; toss to coat evenly. Scatter the vegetables on a large nonstick rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Turn the vegetables over and roast until tender and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Set the vegetables aside.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the arugula, pear slices and roasted vegetables. Add the Apple Cider Vinaigrette and toss until coated. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts and serve.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in the oil.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD



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Fall is a season brimming with comfy, cozy flavors that everyone looks forward to - and it doesn't get more flavorful than this roasted root vegetable salad. Made with beets, potatoes, parsnips, and a whole lot of other favorites, this salad has delicious packed into every healthy bite. The roasting gives this root vegetable salad that cozy feeling of the season, and can easily steal the spotlight from any main dish. So skip the humdrum side salads...this is the real deal with roots.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium beets (about 1 1/2 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
4 large parsnips (about 1 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup olive oil-and-vinegar dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Fresh arugula

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Spray second 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, toss beets with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Arrange beets in single layer in foil-lined pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
  • In same bowl, toss sweet potatoes and parsnips with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Arrange potatoes and parsnips in single layer in second pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Roast 40 to 45 minutes or just until vegetables are tender. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix dressing, parsley, horseradish and mustard with whisk. In large bowl, gently toss roasted vegetables with desired amount of dressing. Serve at room temperature or chilled over arugula with any remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg

ROOT VEGETABLE PARTY SALAD



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Cool, tangy, with an assortment of textures and flavors this is way better than your typical potato salad. Carrots add a pop of color and, along with the apples, give this salad a light sweetness. The celery root and tangy pickles give the dish a bright flavor. It's an unusual, but delicious, salad for your next party. We suggest...

Provided by ALEKSANDRA B.

Categories     Other Salads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 carrots
1 parsnip
1 small celery root
2 potatoes
3 hard boiled eggs
3 dill pickles, chopped
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1 can(s) sweet peas, 15 oz, drained
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
FOR DRESSING
3/4 c mayonnaise
1/3 c sour cream, lite
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
pinch salt, pepper and sugar
OPTIONAL TOPPING
hard boiled eggs
chopped tomato

Steps:

  • 1. Peel potatoes, parsnips, carrots and celery root.
  • 2. Chop into a uniform size.
  • 3. Cook carrots, parsnip, celery root and potatoes in a pot of boiling water until soft.
  • 4. Pour into a big bowl. Mix gently with all the rest of the vegetables.
  • 5. Mix all the dressing ingredients.
  • 6. Pour onto vegetables and then mix gently once again.
  • 7. When serving, top with roughly chopped tomatoes and sliced hard boiled eggs.

SHAVED ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD



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Slice the red beets last and keep them separate until serving so their color won't bleed onto the other vegetables.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Fruit Juice     Appetizer     Side     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Lunch     Beet     Carrot     Radish     Turnip     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Vegan     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons hazelnuts, divided
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons hazelnut oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium red beet, peeled
1 medium golden beet, peeled
1 small turnip, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
2 radishes, trimmed
1/4 cup (loosely packed) flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Crush 2 tablespoons hazelnuts; place in a small bowl. Whisk in orange and lemon juice, vegetable oil, and hazelnut oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Thinly slice beets, turnip, carrot, and radishes using a mandoline or V-slicer. Place red beet slices in another small bowl and remaining vegetables and parsley in a medium bowl. Spoon 3 tablespoons vinaigrette over red beets; pour remaining vinaigrette over vegetables in medium bowl. Toss each to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange red beets on a platter; spoon over any vinaigrette from bowl. Top red beets with remaining vegetables. Drizzle salad with any remaining vinaigrette; garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons hazelnuts.

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and cooled
2 to 3 cups leftover Roasted Root Vegetable Salad recipe, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 medium onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Add the pasta and the leftover root vegetables to a large serving bowl. Stir in the parsley and the sliced red onion. Toss with the vinaigrette and refrigerate to let the flavors develop, about 1 hour.

MY UNDERGROUND VEGETABLE SALAD



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Oven-roasting root vegetables is a delicious way to get the most out of these earthy treats, bringing out their subtle sweetness. Serving them over endive with a homemade vinaigrette is just a bonus! -Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound medium fresh mushrooms, halved
8 small carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
2 cups cubed peeled celery root (about 1/2 pound)
2 cups cubed peeled rutabaga (about 1 medium)
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 cups torn curly endive
VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons apple cider or juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add oil and salt; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased shallow roasting pan. Roast 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes; bake 10 minutes longer., Place endive in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the first eight vinaigrette ingredients. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over endive; toss to coat. Divide endive among eight plates; top with roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Keep it colorful: Use a variety of root vegetables in different colors to make your salad visually appealing. Some good options include carrots, beets, parsnips, turnips, and sweet potatoes.
  • Roast your vegetables: Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. Toss them with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting them at a high temperature until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Use a variety of textures: Include a mix of soft and crunchy vegetables in your salad. Some good options for soft vegetables include roasted beets and parsnips, while crunchy vegetables include raw carrots and radishes.
  • Add some protein: To make your salad more filling, add some protein, such as roasted chicken, grilled shrimp, or tofu. You can also add some chopped nuts or seeds for a crunchy texture.
  • Make a flavorful dressing: A good dressing can really make your salad shine. Some good options for dressings include a simple vinaigrette, a creamy ranch dressing, or a tangy lemon-tahini dressing.

Conclusion:

Root vegetable salad is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with nutrients and fiber, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give root vegetable salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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