Vegetable Salad Recipes
SAMPLE VEGETABLE SALAD SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy Vegetable Salads
Turning fresh vegetables into salads is a simple way to make them more enjoyable, flavourful, and versatile. Not only do salads add variety to your meals, but they also provide extra nutrients and powerful antioxidants that support overall health.
Before making any salad, it is important to wash, trim, and prepare the vegetables properly. Rinse all vegetables under cold running water to remove dirt and debris. Trim any stems, ends, or damaged parts.
Vegetables can then be cut to suit the salad. Options include:
- Diced – small cubes for even bites
- Sliced – thin or thick slices depending on the salad
- Shredded – perfect for slaws and finely textured salads
- Other shapes – ribbons, sticks, spiraled, or chunks as desired
Proper preparation ensures the vegetables are clean, safe to eat, and easy to enjoy in salads. Remember to wear gloves when handling ready to eat foods.
Each vegetable salad can be made with one vegetable or a combination of raw vegetables, with a total amount of about 4 cups (approximately 8 half-cup servings). The vegetables are then tossed with a homemade simple dressing or a prepared salad dressing, usually about ¼ cup per salad, to enhance flavour without overpowering the freshness of the vegetables.
Here are some suggestions for easy, simple vegetable salads:
The possibilities are endless, and you can mix and match vegetables to your liking. Store salads in the refrigerator and serve chilled for the best flavour and freshness.
| Salad Recipe Name | Vegetables (Slice, Dice, Shredded etc.) | Homemade Dressing (May use any oil and vinegar) | Prepared Bottled Dressing | Suggested Added Ingredients (Optional) May be measured to taste |
| Classic Carrot | 4 cups carrots | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon honey | |
| Carrot Cucumber | 2 cups carrots 2 cups cucumber | ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoon parsley flakes | |
| Carrot Apple | 3 cup carrots 1 cup apple | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Carrot Radish | 3 1/2 cup carrots 1/2 cup radish | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Carrot Celery | 3 cup carrots 1 cup celery | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Carrot Pepper | 3 cup carrots 1 cup bell pepper | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Carrot Cauliflower | 2 cups carrots 2 cups cauliflower | ¼ cup light Italian Dressing | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic | |
| Carrot Onion | 3 1/2 cup carrots 1/2 cup red onion | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Cauliflower | 4 cups cauliflower | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper ¼ cup pimentos | |
| Cauliflower Pepper | 3 1/2 cups cauliflower ½ cup bell peppers | ¼ cup light Italian Dressing | Salt and pepper | |
| Cauliflower Creamy Dijon | 4 cups cauliflower | ¼ cup nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoon lemon | Salt and pepper 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon paprika | |
| Cauliflower Curry | 4 cups cauliflower | ¼ cup nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoon lemon | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon curry | |
| Cauliflower Radish | 3 1/2 cups cauliflower 1/2 cup radish | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic 1 teaspoon basil | |
| Cauliflower Dill | 4 cups cauliflower | ¼ cup nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoon lemon | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon dill | |
| Cauliflower Asian style | 4 cups cauliflower | ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon sesame 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons green onion | |
| Classic Cucumber | 3 1/2 cup cucumber 1/2 cup onion | ¼ cup white vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 2 tablespoon parsley 1 teaspoon sugar | |
| Creamy Cucumber | 3 1/2 cup cucumber 1/2 cup onion | ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon dill | |
| Cucumber Tomato | 2 cups cucumber 2 cups tomato | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic ¼ cup feta cheese ¼ cup black olives | |
| Cucumber Radish | 3 1/2 cup cucumber 1/2 cup radish | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper ½ c. avocado | |
| Cucumber Fennel | 3 1/2 cup cucumber 1/2 cup fennel | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic | |
| Cucumber Red Onion | 3 1/2 cup cucumber 1/2 cup red onion | ¼ cup cider vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon garlic | |
| Cucumber Carrot Slaw | 2 cups cucumber 2 cups shredded carrots | ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sesame seeds | |
| Cucumber Sesame | 4 cups cucumber | ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sesame seeds ¼ cup green onion |
| Salad Recipe Name | Vegetables (Slice, Dice, Shredded etc.) | Homemade Dressing (May use any oil and vinegar) | Prepared Bottled Dressing | Suggested Added Ingredients (Optional) May be measured to taste |
| Cucumber Tomato Balsamic | 2 cups cucumber 2 cups tomato | ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon basil ¼ cup feta cheese | |
| Cucumber Bell Pepper (any color) | 3 cups cucumber 1 cup Bell pepper | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic | |
| Cucumber Celery | 3 cups cucumber 1 cup celery | Italian dressing | Salt and pepper | |
| Cucumber Zucchini Corn | 2 cups cucumber 1 cup corn 1 cup zucchini | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon paprika ½ cup avocado | |
| Cucumber Herb | 3 1/2 cup cucumber 1/2 cup bell pepper | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon basil 1 tablespoon parsley flakes ¼ cup feta cheese | |
| Cucumber Garlic | 3 1/2 cup cucumber 1/2 cup radish | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic | |
| Spicy Cucumber | 3 1/2 cup cucumber 1/2 cup radish | ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper ½ teaspoon chili flakes | |
| Cucumber Avocado Tomato | 2 cups cucumber 2 cups tomato | ¼ cup lime juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic 1 teaspoon sugar | |
| Beet | 4 cups sliced canned beets | ¼ cup white wine vinegar 3 Tablespoons olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon Prepared mustard 2 teaspoons sugar | |
| Beet Onion | 3 ½ cups sliced canned beets ½ cup onion | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoons olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons honey ¼ cup goat cheese | |
| Beet Apple | 3 ½ cups sliced canned beets ½ cup apple | ¼ cup nonfat yogurt 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard | |
| Broccoli | 4 cups broccoli | ¼ cup light Balsamic Dressing | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic | |
| Broccoli Cauliflower | 2 cups broccoli 2 cups cauliflower | ¼ cup light ranch dressing | Salt and pepper | |
| Broccoli Pepper | 3 cups broccoli 1 cups cauliflower | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic ¼ cup cheddar cheese ¼ cup black olives | |
| Broccoli Tomato | ¼ cup light ranch dressing | Salt and pepper 2 tablespoon BBQ sauce ¼ cup cheddar cheese | ||
| Broccoli Cranberry | 4 cups broccoli | ¼ cup Poppy seed dressing (see recipe in cookbook) | Salt and pepper ¼ cup dried cranberry 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese | |
| Green Bean | 4 cups green beans (cooked) | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Green Bean Red Onion | 3 1/2 cups green beans(cooked) ½ cup red onions | ¼ cup light Balsamic Dressing | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon basil ¼ cup feta 2 tablespoons almonds | |
| Green Bean Lemon | 4 cups green beans (cooked) | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon parsley | |
| Green Bean Corn | 3cups green beans (cooked) 1 cup corn | ¼ cup light ranch dressing | Salt and pepper 2 tablespoon BBQ sauce ¼ cup cheddar cheese |
| Salad Recipe Name | Vegetables (Slice, Dice, Shredded etc.) | Homemade Dressing (May use any oil and vinegar) | Prepared Bottled Dressing | Suggested Added Ingredients (Optional) May be measured to taste |
| Green Bean Bell Pepper | 3 1/2 cups green beans (cooked) ½ cup bell peppers | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Green Bean Balsamic | 2 cups green beans (cooked) | ¼ cup light Balsamic Dressing | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon basil ¼ cup feta | |
| Green Bean Orange | 3 cups green beans (cooked) 1 cup orange | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper ¼ cup red onion | |
| Jicama Classic | 4 cups Jicama (matchstick) | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper Dash of cayenne ½ teaspoon paprika | |
| Jicama Lime | 4 cups Jicama (matchstick) | ¼ cup lime juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon cilantro | |
| Jicama Orange | 3 cups Jicama(matchstick) 1 cup orange | ¼ cup lime juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1/4 cup radish 1 teaspoon cilantro ½ teaspoon paprika Dash of cayenne | |
| Jicama Bell Pepper | 3 cups Jicama (matchstick) 1 cup bell pepper | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper ½ teaspoon paprika Dash of cayenne | |
| Jicama Carrot | 3 cups Jicama (matchstick) 1 cup carrot | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon cilantro | |
| Jicama Mango | 3 cups Jicama(matchstick) 1 cup mango | ¼ cup lime juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon cilantro ¼ cup red onion ¼ cup red pepper ½ cup avocado | |
| Jicama Apple | 3 cups Jicama(matchstick) 1 cup apple | ¼ cup lime juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon cilantro ¼ cup red onion ¼ cup red pepper | |
| Peas, Classc | 4 cups Peas | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 2 tablespoon parsley | |
| Peas Cheese | 4 cups Peas | ¼ cup light Ranch dressing | Salt and pepper ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ cup radish | |
| Peas Carrot | 3 cups Peas 1 cup carrots | ¼ cup light Italian dressing | Salt and pepper | |
| Peas, Italian | 4 cups Peas | ¼ cup light Italian dressing | Salt and pepper ¼ cup pimentos | |
| Peas Peppers | 3 1/2 cups Peas ½ cup bell peppers | ¼ cup light Ranch dressing | Salt and pepper | |
| Peas Mandarin Orange | 3 cups Peas 1 cup Mandarin oranges | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon basil | |
| Peas Tomato | 3 cups Peas 1 cup tomato | ¼ cup light Blue cheese dressing | Salt and pepper | |
| Peas Onion | 3 1/2 cups Peas ½ cup onion | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Tomato | 4 cups tomato | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons parsley 1 teaspoon sugar | |
| Tomato Corn | 3 cups tomato 1 cup corn | ¼ cup lime juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon cilantro ¼ cup red onion ¼ cup red pepper ½ cup avocado | |
| Tomato Pepper | 3 cups tomato ½ cup pepper ½ cup onion | ¼ cup light Italian Dressing | Salt and pepper | |
| Tomato | 4 cups tomato | ¼ cup light Balsamic Dressing | Salt and pepper ½ cup mozzarella 1 teaspoon garlic 1 teaspoon basil ¼ cup red onion |
| Salad Recipe Name | Vegetables (Slice, Dice, Shredded etc.) | Homemade Dressing (May use any oil and vinegar) | Prepared Bottled Dressing | Suggested Added Ingredients (Optional) May be measured to taste |
| Tomato Zucchini | 3 cups tomato 1 cup zucchini | ¼ cup ranch dressing | Salt and pepper ½ cup avocado ½ teaspoon taco seasoning | |
| Tomato Sour Cream | 4 cups fresh tomatoes | ¼ cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice | Salt and pepper | |
| Tomato Balsamic | 4 cups fresh tomatoes | ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon honey | |
| Tomato Mozzarella | 4 cups fresh tomatoes | ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper ½ cup mozzarella | |
| Tomato Lemon | 4 cups fresh tomatoes | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 2 tablespoon parsley | |
| Tomato Parmesan | 4 cups fresh tomatoes | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese | |
| Tomato Cilantro | 4 cups fresh tomatoes | ¼ cup lime juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon cilantro | |
| Summer Squash | 4 cups summer squash | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Summer Squash Zucchini | 2 cups summer squash 2 cups zucchini | ¼ cup ranch dressing | Salt and pepper ¼ cup pimentos | |
| Summer Squash Tomato | 2 cups summer squash 2 cups tomato | ¼ cup red wine 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic 1 teaspoon basil ½ teaspoon oregano | |
| Summer Squash Bell Pepper | 3 1/2 cups summer squash ½ cup bell pepper | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Summer Squash Radish | 3 1/2 cups summer squash ½ cup radish | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper ¼ cup onion 2 tablespoons parsley | |
| Summer Squash Red Onion | 4 cups summer squash | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Zucchini | 4 cups zucchini | ¼ cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper | |
| Zucchini Corn | 4 cups zucchini 2 cups corn | ¼ cup Ranch dressing | Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons pimento | |
| Zucchini Onion | 3 1/2 cups zucchini ½ cup red onion | ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon garlic 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard | |
| Zucchini Tomato | 2 cups zucchini 2 cups tomato | ¼ cup white wine 3 Tablespoon olive oil | Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon parsley flakes |