Summertime Veggie Salad Recipes

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar if desired. Add remaining ingredients and toss gently. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

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 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.

SUMMERTIME GARDEN VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to directions, (usually about 10 minutes) but do not overcook. Mushy pasta will not work well for this recipe. Add a dash of olive oil to keep pasta from sticking while cooking.
• In a bamboo or other type of steamer, steam the julienned carrot, fresh peas and green beans for about 5 minutes until just tender. Alternately, you could parboil them for just a few minutes to get them softened just a bit.
• Drain and rinse pasta under cold water in a colander. Add to large bowl.
• Mix steamed carrots, green beans and peas together into pasta. Add red bell pepper, green onions/scallions, and chopped tomatoes.
• Mix ingredients for dressing together, and pour over pasta and veggies. Mix well to combine.
• Place lid or plastic wrap over the bowl and let chill in refrigerator for at least an hour to let flavors meld.

SUMMERTIME VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes, cukes, squash & onions into bite-sized pieces and place in large salad bowl.
• In large jar with tight fitting lid, combine basil, parsley, oil, vinegar, lemon juice & garlic. Shake well. Pour dressing over veggie mixture. Toss lightly.
• Cover refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Top with bread cubes, sprinkle with parmesan. Garnish with olives.
• Serve immediately.