Best 7 Sweet And Crunchy Garden Salad Recipes

CRUNCHY SWEET BRUSSELS SPROUT-WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Remove the core of the Brussels sprouts and thinly slice. Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Brussels sprouts, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until the brussels sprouts are bright green and slightly wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the cranberries and walnuts to the brussels sprouts and toss to combine. Turn out into a serving bowl and serve warm.

GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: Shake Dressing in a jar. Taste and adjust - more oil for creamier/less tang, vinegar for more tang, sugar if you want touch of sweet.
• Toss: Place all Salad ingredients in a big bowl. Pour over Dressing. Toss well.
• Serve: Transfer to serving bowl and serve immediately!

SWEET AND CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of ice water alongside. Add the broccoli to the pot and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes, just until bright green and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove the broccoli to the ice water to shock. Drain well.
• Place the pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until crispy and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of the fat.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, use a rubber spatula to mix together the mascarpone, mayonnaise, cider vinegar and salt. Add the broccoli, pancetta, reserved fat, cranberries, walnuts and gorgonzola. Toss well to coat and combine.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, honey and salt. Add the jicama, carrots, apple and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat everything in the dressing. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to combine and the vegetables to soften slightly.

CRUNCHY GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the sliced radishes, sliced cucumber, mint and cilantro in a medium bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, until well combined. Pour the dressing on top of the salad and toss to combine. Place arugula on a serving dish and top with tossed salad. Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the almonds with 1/4 cup of the sugar in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring as the sugar melts and the almonds brown. Carefully spread the almonds on an ungreased baking sheet to cool, using a metal spatula; the nuts will be very hot. When completely cooled, break the candied almonds into tiny pieces.Tear the iceberg and romaine lettuce into pieces and transfer them to a salad bowl. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.Combine the oil, vinegar, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and the parsley, salt, pepper and cayenne in a bowl, and mix well. Chill covered, in the refrigerator, until ready to serve.Combine the lettuce, sliced green onions, candied almonds and orange segments in a large salad bowl. Just before serving, toss the salad with enough dressing to coat the greens.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.