California Vegetable Salad Recipes

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CALIFORNIA GREEN SALAD

This salad truly represents my state, since avocados and almonds are grown in such abundance here. I originated this recipe many years ago, and it's often requested by family and friends. It's a winner at our house!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14



California Green Salad image

Steps:

  • Whisk dressing ingredients; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, toss together romaine, avocado, onions, almonds and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Whisk the dressing and pour the over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
SALAD:
1 large head romaine, torn into pieces
1 avocado, diced
4 green onions with tops, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
Dash seasoned salt

CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD

As far as cold pasta salad recipes go, this is one of the best. Not only does it travel well to get-togethers such as picnics or tailgate parties, but people absolutely love it when it gets there. -Jeanette Krembas, Laguna Niguel, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16



California Pasta Salad image

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the vegetables and olives. , In a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 1-inch pieces
3 large tomatoes, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
1 large cucumber, diced
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 large red onion, diced
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
DRESSING:
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

LIGHT AND CREAMY CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE SALAD

I made this recipe this weekend for a family get together. It is such a nice summer salad with a creamy taste! I've also added bacon bits to this in the past, which gives it some zip!

Provided by Dine Dish

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5



Light and Creamy California Vegetable Salad image

Steps:

  • Mix dressing and cheese in large bowl.
  • Add vegetables and mix together.
  • Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.3, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 411.3, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4

1 cup low-fat ranch dressing
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cups raw broccoli florets
4 cups raw cauliflower florets
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

CALIFORNIA VEGETABLE SALAD

A quick, healthy salad with lots of flavor and crunch...and endless possible variations! (Adapted from the salad my family ate when I was growing up in San Diego--plus all of the salad bars I've been to ever since.) Note: Optional items not included in preparation time.

Provided by So Cal Gal

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14



California Vegetable Salad image

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss together chopped lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, sliced carrot and green onions, quartered radishes, and any desired optional items.
  • OR: Arrange chopped lettuce on salad plates; then top with chopped tomato and cucumber, sliced carrot and green onions, quartered radishes, and any desired optional items.
  • Serve with salad dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 57, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 2.7

4 cups lettuce leaves, chopped (red leaf or romaine)
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
10 radishes, quartered
other bite-sized raw vegetables (chopped avocado, broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, etc.) (optional)
bite-sized cooked vegetables (beans, corn, peas, chopped artichoke hearts, etc.) (optional)
nuts (pistachios, walnuts, pecans, etc.) (optional)
seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.) (optional)
bite-sized pieces cheese (diced or shredded cheddar, feta, jack, etc.) (optional)
chopped hard-boiled egg (optional)
crouton (seasoned croutons, tiny crackers, Chinese noodles, etc.) (optional)
salad dressing (Italian, Thousand Island, Ranch, etc.)

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