Best 4 The Ultimate Salad Mix With Carrot Cucumber And Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

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**Discover a symphony of flavors with our Ultimate Salad Mix featuring Carrot, Cucumber, and a Balsamic Vinaigrette.** This refreshing and vibrant salad boasts a combination of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. Savor the crispiness of fresh carrots, the refreshing coolness of cucumbers, and the tangy sweetness of juicy tomatoes, all brought together by a delightful balsamic vinaigrette dressing. This salad is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, making it a perfect accompaniment to any main course or a satisfying meal on its own. With variations including a Quinoa Salad with Carrot, Cucumber, and Lemon-Tahini Dressing, a Carrot and Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill, and a crunchy Carrot, Cucumber, and Snow Pea Salad with a tangy Citrus Vinaigrette, this article offers a delightful array of salad recipes to suit various preferences. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of these delectable salads, and enjoy the symphony of tastes they bring to your table.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BALSAMIC CUCUMBER SALAD



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Cucumber salad recipes are my absolute favorite! This fast, fresh salad is a winner at every get together. It's an easygoing, healthy side dish for kabobs, chicken or anything hot off the grill. -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large English cucumber, halved and sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE ULTIMATE SALAD MIX WITH CARROT, CUCUMBER, AND BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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Make your own convenient salad blend in this Ultimate Salad Mix with Carrot, Cucumber, and Balsamic Vinaigrette. Use 4 cups here, then store the rest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head butter lettuce, such as Bibb or Boston, trimmed
1 head crisp, long-leaved lettuce, such as romaine, trimmed
1 head loose-leaved lettuce, such as red leaf, trimmed
2 cups baby arugula
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make salad mix: Wash and dry lettuces and arugula. Tear into bite-size pieces. To store, refrigerate salad mix, wrapped in paper towels, in a zip-top bag, up to 4 days.
  • To serve: Combine 4 cups salad mix, cucumber, and carrot; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine.
  • For the vinaigrette: whisk vinegar, mustard, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

QUINOA VEGETABLE SALAD



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This is a wonderful dish--light and very tasty! My four kids (ages 2-7) ate it up and asked for more!

Provided by JANELLECOLE

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup diced (yellow or purple) onion
2 ½ cups water
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups quinoa
¾ cup diced fresh tomato
¾ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced yellow bell pepper
½ cup diced cucumber
½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
¼ cup diced red onion
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic and 1/4 cup onion in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a boil; stir the quinoa into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any remaining water from the quinoa with a mesh strainer and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cold.
  • Stir the tomato, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, corn, and 1/4 cup red onion into the chilled quinoa. Season with cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; gently stir until evenly mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 592.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

BALSAMIC GLAZED CARROTS



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Carrots are sauteed in olive oil, and then briefly tossed with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in this deceptively simple side dish.

Provided by HARRY WETZEL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups baby carrots
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute carrots in oil for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, mix to coat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 80.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp vegetables.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. This will prevent them from steaming instead of roasting.
  • Roast the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. You don't want them to be mushy.
  • Make the vinaigrette while the vegetables are roasting. This will give the flavors time to meld.
  • Taste the vinaigrette before dressing the salad. You may need to adjust the seasonings.
  • Serve the salad immediately, while the vegetables are still warm.

Conclusion:

This roasted vegetable salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The balsamic vinaigrette adds a tangy flavor that complements the roasted vegetables perfectly. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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