Festive Vegetable Salad Recipes

BIG FESTIVE SALAD

Steps:

• For the candied nuts: In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, toast the pistachios and hazelnuts until fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the brown sugar, salt, vanilla and 1 tablespoon water directly to the pan with the nuts and stir to coat them. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 additional minute. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow to cool, 12 to 15 minutes.
• For the dressing: Combine the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, salt and pepper in a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake to combine. Set aside.
• For the salad: Spread the arugula, kale and spinach over a large round platter, leaving space in the center of the platter (it should look like a holiday wreath). Top the greens with the radicchio. Arrange the mandarin segments over the greens. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds, cranberries, blueberries and cooled candied nuts.
• Lastly, sprinkle with the Parmesan, creating the look of snow. Shake the dressing one more time and pour it into a serving bowl. Place the bowl in the center of the platter and serve.

FESTIVE HOLIDAY VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Place beans and each veggie in separate sealable plastic bags.
• Mix olive oil and lemon juice in jar, with lid.
• Shake to mix.
• Add honey, salt, and pepper to jar, and shake to mix.
• Pour 2 tbs of salad dressing into each bag.
• Seal bags and place in fridge for 2-4 hours.
• On a large serving platter, line up separate individual veggie groups vertically, placing the feta cheese and beans separately, in the same vertical fashion, in the middle of the platter.
• Sprinkle parsley on all.
• The result will be a beautifully presented, colorful vegetable platter.

CHRISTMAS VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first 6 ingredients; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the cauliflower, olives and peppers; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

FESTIVE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple and reserve the juice and set the pineapple aside.
• Pour the pineapple juice into a small saucepan, add sugar and flour; then bring to a boil.
• Quickly stir in the lightly beaten egg and cook until thickened.
• Remove dressing from heat and let cool - then refrigerate till using.
• In a large bowl, combine all the fruit and the nuts.
• Pour the dressing over the fruit and blend well.
• Cover and chill for one hour so flavors blend.