Zesty Salad Recipes

ZESTY GREEK SALAD

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"Feta cheese and olives give this salad such great flavor, you'd never guess it's as light as it is," declares Angela Leinenbach of Mechanicsville, Virginia. "It's a nice change of pace and goes with all kinds of main dishes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 small tomato, cut into wedges
4 cucumber slices, halved
2 radishes, sliced
1 red onion slice, quartered
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
DRESSING:
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radishes, onion, olives and feta cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZESTY SALAD

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A refreshing, zesty salad for lunch or picnics. Great with anything or just on its own.

Provided by farah

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 small potato, cut into cubes
½ cup finely chopped cabbage
¼ cup fresh pomegranate seeds
½ carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

Place potato cubes into a small pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
Combine cooled potato, cabbage, pomegranate seeds, and carrot in a large bowl.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well-mixed. Poured over potato mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 604.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

ZESTY POTATO SALAD

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A new, zippy version of the old favorite, this refreshing potato salad is sure to please! Horseradish gives it a delightfully different flavor. Try it for your next family gathering or picnic. -Aney Chatterton, Soda Springs, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds red potatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool. Cut potatoes into cubes., In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, parsley, pepper and remaining salt. Stir in the potatoes, eggs, bacon and onions. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ZESTY CAULIFLOWER ANTIPASTO SALAD

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Light and refreshing Italian-themed summer salad that replaces pasta with cauliflower. I typically make my own salad dressing but found that olive oil solidifies when refrigerated and bottled dressing works best in this. It also adds a ton of flavor, cutting down on the ingredient list. This is a great side dish for a summertime BBQ or picnic. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 small red onion, sliced
½ cup Italian-style salad dressing
12 grape tomatoes, halved
1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
½ cup mild banana pepper rings
8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (such as BelGioioso®)
4 ounces Genoa salami, chopped

Steps:

Place cauliflower, onion, and salad dressing in a large bowl. Stir to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, banana peppers, mozzarella balls, and salami; stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 882.1 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ZESTY WHOLE GRAIN AND VEGETABLE SALAD

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I love whole grains, but could find very few recipes with sorghum. I had some vegetables from the garden and decided to throw a few things together. It was delicious! Other grains and vegetables can be added depending on what you have on hand.

Provided by Cheryl Locke

Categories Salad Grains

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup whole grain sorghum
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
½ small onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped cilantro, or to taste
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cup light Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Combine water and sorghum in a small pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until sorghum is tender yet firm to the bite, about 1 hour. Drain any excess water and cool, about 10 minutes.
Transfer sorghum to a large bowl. Add tomatoes, celery, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic; toss to combine. Stir in Italian dressing and lemon juice. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, Sodium 928.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ZESTY SOUTHWEST CORN SALAD

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Easy and delicious, this salad is refreshing with your summer grilled dishes.

Provided by CookingQueen

Categories Corn Salad

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 (16 ounce) packages frozen corn, thawed and drained
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced green bell pepper
⅓ cup diced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Combine corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion in a large bowl.
Whisk olive oil, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne together in a small bowl. Add dressing to corn mixture just before serving and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 8.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD

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This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!

Provided by scrumdiddly

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
5 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 674.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ZESTY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

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Make and share this Zesty Italian Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Laura D.

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried minced onions or 1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Make the salad dressing by combining all ingredients.
Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.7, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.2

ZESTY MEDITERRANEAN POTATO SALAD

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I love this Mediterranean potato salad recipe that incorporates vegetables I plant in my summer garden. The dressing is light and fresh-perfect for a picnic or barbecue. -Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup Greek olives, pitted and chopped
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl., In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, remaining salt, pepper and red pepper flakes until blended. Spoon over potato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, add sweet red pepper, onion, olives and bacon to potatoes. Sprinkle with feta and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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