Best Crisp Side Salad Recipes

CRISP SIDE SALAD

Crisp Side Salad image

"The light dressing Craig Miller serves over his crunchy combination of colorful salad fixings contains just a hint of sweetness. "I like to make the dressing ahead to let the flavors blend," remarks the Torrance, California cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn salad greens
3/4 cup sliced zucchini
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup seasoned croutons
1 tablespoon whole almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well. , In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, zucchini, carrots, celery and onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with the croutons, almonds and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRISP SIDE SALAD

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Found this recipe in Quick Cooking. Recipes states: "The light dressing Craig Miller serves over his crunchy combination of colorful salad fixings contains just a hint of sweetness. I like to make the dressing ahead to let the flavors blend, remarks the Torrance, California cook." Time doesn't include time for chilling dressing.

Provided by diner524

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups salad greens, torn
3/4 cup zucchini, sliced (or cucumber)
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup seasoned croutons
1 tablespoon whole almond, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well.
In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, zucchini, carrots, celery and onions.
Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Top with croutons and toasted almonds and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 379.2, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 3

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