Cool Summer Veggie Salad Recipes

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the shelling beans in a pot with water just to cover. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, a good pinch of salt and herb sprig. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for about 30 minutes, until beans are tender. Remove from heat, but let beans remain in their broth to stay moist.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the Romano beans and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, leaving them slightly al dente. Drain and spread the beans out on a large plate to cool.
• Cut eggplant crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Paint each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides, then season with salt and pepper on both sides.
• On a hot grill, under a hot broiler, or in a dry cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook eggplant slices, in batches, for about 3 minutes per side until softened and lightly browned. With a spatula, transfer slices to a platter in one layer to cool.
• To assemble the salad, drain the shelling beans (save broth for another use), discarding herb sprig, and place in a wide, deep platter or salad bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and a tablespoon of olive oil.
• Season the Romano beans and tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper and a tablespoon of olive oil.
• Top shelling beans with Romano beans and tomatoes and toss briefly. Tuck grilled eggplant slices here and there. Garnish with basil leaves and anchovy fillets, if using. Drizzle with vinaigrette, if using. Serve at room temperature.

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Steam zucchini and summer squash until just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain well. Transfer to medium bowl. Add mushrooms and tomatoes.
• Combine mustard and vinegar in bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add oregano and cumin. Mix dressing into vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature and serve.

SUMMER VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• Place corn into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool corn. Cut kernels from cob.
• Mix corn kernels, black beans, avocados, cilantro, tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno pepper together in a bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, lime zest, and lime juice together in a bowl; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

SUMMER VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. 2. Coat mushrooms, onion, corn, bell pepper, zucchini, and yellow squash with cooking spray. Arrange vegetables on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 5 minutes on each side or until tender. 3. Combine oil and next 5 ingredients (through black pepper) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Cut kernels from ears of corn; add to oil mixture. Cut remaining vegetables into bite-sized pieces; add to oil mixture. Toss gently to combine. Top with cheese and pine nuts.

COOL SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Toss romaine lettuce, Swiss Cheese, cashews, apple, pear, and cranberries together in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk vegetable oil, sugar, lemon juice, poppy seeds, red onion, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

ROASTED VEGGIE SUMMER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add carrots, potatoes, yellow squash, and zucchini.
• Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic, and mix to evenly coat the coat the vegetables. *Note: You may need to quarter the potatoes if they are too thick so they roast faster.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are golden brown.
• Make the chimichurri dressing: combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, lime juice, and red wine vinegar in a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Add a large handful of greens to a large bowl. Top with the roasted vegetables and sliced radishes.
• Pour over the chimichurri dressing and toss until evenly distributed.
• Enjoy!