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Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bulgur in a bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain bulgur and return it to the bowl. Add cooked onion, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, green onions, parsley, mint, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses. Toss gently until the salad is thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

By ahilgaz

Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp

Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bulgur in a large bowl, and pour the boiling water and olive oil over it. Stir, cover, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 When all of the water has been absorbed and the bulgur is tender, stir in the lemon juice, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and mint. Season with coriander, ginger, salt and pepper. Garnish with shrimp.

By Iron Chef Suzi-Q

Pearl Couscous Salad

Pearl Couscous Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make couscous: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in hot oil until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse couscous under cold water in a colander, then transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil until well coated.
  2. 2 Place lentils in a small pan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse lentils under cold water in a colander; add to couscous.
  3. 3 To make the salad: Add tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, cranberries, raisins, red onion, chives, green onion, parsley, and sumac to couscous mixture.
  4. 4 To make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over salad; stir until coated. Chill in the refrigerator until flavors blend before serving.

By Susan

Lebanese Fattoush (Bread Salad)

Lebanese Fattoush (Bread Salad)

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
26 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pita bread on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is a light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, 1 to 2 minutes. Break toasted bread into bite-size pieces.
  3. 3 Combine lettuce, radishes, cucumber, tomato, garlic, green onions, parsley, mint, and salt and pepper together in a bowl; toss until salad is well mixed.
  4. 4 Pour lemon juice, olive oil, and sumac into a salad dressing bottle with a lid; cover and shake until blended. Add dressing to salad and toss.
  5. 5 Garnish salad with toasted pita.

By cookie

Asparagus Salad

Asparagus Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Combine oil and lemon juice in a baking dish. Add asparagus and roll until coated.
  3. 3 Grill asparagus on the preheated grill, turning at least once and brushing with remaining oil-lemon juice mixture, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and place back into the baking dish. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4 Combine spinach, Parmesan, and almonds in a large bowl. Add asparagus along with any oil-lemon juice mixture from the dish. Toss to blend and serve immediately.

By Heather Hedstrom

Oregon Fall Salad

Oregon Fall Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, cider vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour salad greens into bowl and toss in dressing to coat.
  2. 2 Cook and stir hazelnuts in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 4 to 7 minutes. Transfer hazelnuts to a work surface and roughly chop.
  3. 3 Layer apple slices, Cheddar cheese, and hazelnuts atop dressed greens.

By OregonSarah

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

Watermelon Cucumber Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix red onion with lime juice in a bowl; set aside to marinate at least 10 minutes. Stir olive oil into mixture.
  2. 2 Toss watermelon, baby cucumbers, and feta cheese together in a large bowl. Pour red onion mixture over watermelon mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle mint over the salad; toss and serve.

By kateroo

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Brush cut sides of butternut squash with olive oil. Wrap each squash half tightly in aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Roast squash halves in the preheated oven until they begin to soften, about 20 minutes. Remove squash from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Remove foil and slice into 3/4-inch thick slices. Remove skin from each slice and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Set aside 8 cups of the cubed squash, reserving any remaining squash for another use.
  4. 4 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Add onions to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 8 cups squash and cook, tossing occasionally, until onions are soft and beginning to caramelize, and squash cubes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Place romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl; crumble bacon on top and add pecans and raisins. Add butternut squash-onion mixture; toss to combine. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve warm.

By Marcia

Peach Burrata Salad

Peach Burrata Salad

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gently tear open the burrata cheese to expose the soft, creamy core and place in the center of a plate. Arrange peach slices in and around the cheese. Sprinkle basil leaves over cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. 2 Bring raspberry balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vinegar reduces to a thick syrup, about 5 minutes. Spoon balsamic syrup over peaches and cheese; season with sea salt and black pepper.

By foodelicious

Spinach Watermelon Salad

Spinach Watermelon Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Combine arugula, spinach, onions, and tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad mixture; toss to coat. Add feta cheese and watermelon to serve.

By BamaHaole

Maroulosalata (Greek Romaine Salad)

Maroulosalata (Greek Romaine Salad)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and dry romaine lettuce. Lay leaves on a cutting board and slice lengthwise across the leaves, shredding them into 1/4-inch strips.
  2. 2 Transfer lettuce to a large bowl. Add scallions, dill, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper; toss until well combined. Adjust oil, vinegar, and seasoning to taste.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Grilled Potato Salad

Grilled Potato Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a large bowl; add 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Cook on the preheated grill until tender, about 30 minutes. Cool, 10 to 15 minutes, cut into quarters, then place in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Whisk ½ cup olive oil, vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth; pour over potatoes. Add bacon, green onions, and parsley; toss until evenly coated.

By Aunt-Nay

Broccoli Slaw

Broccoli Slaw

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, sugar, vinegar, and ramen noodle seasoning packets together in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Combine broccoli coleslaw mix, broken ramen noodles, almonds, raisins, green onions, and green bell pepper together in a salad bowl; fold in dressing.

By Mis' Kitchen

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Tomato Mozzarella Salad

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place tomato slices, alternating with mozzarella slices, on a large serving platter.
  3. 3 Combine oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well.
  4. 4 Drizzle over tomatoes and mozzarella; sprinkle with basil.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By JOANN HAN

Summer Corn Salad

Summer Corn Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in boiling water for 7 to 10 minutes, or until desired tenderness. Drain, cool, and cut kernels off the cob with a sharp knife.
  3. 3 Toss corn, tomatoes, onion, basil, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; chill until serving.

By Eileen

Napa Cabbage Noodle Salad

Napa Cabbage Noodle Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the cabbage in a large bowl, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the ramen noodles, sesame seeds, and almonds until lightly browned; set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Prepare the dressing by mixing the canola oil, soy sauce, sugar, balsamic, and white vinegars in a blender until smooth.
  3. 3 About 30 minutes before serving, toss the dressing and cabbage mixture together; chill. Just before serving, toss the noodle mixture with the cabbage mixture.

By Carolyn

Corn Tomato Salad

Corn Tomato Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place corn into a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook until kernels are tender but crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool for about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Use a knife to scrape corn kernels from the cobs into a large bowl. Add bell pepper, onion, tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Toss to combine and season with pepper. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

By SMITH8CLAN

Grilled Corn Salad

Grilled Corn Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Roast corn on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until tender and specks of black appear, about 10 minutes. Remove from the grill and let sit until just cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Holding a corn cob over a large bowl, use a knife to carefully slice warm kernels directly into the bowl; discard cob. Repeat with remaining corn.
  4. 4 Add bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper; toss until evenly mixed. Let sit until flavors have blended, at least 30 minutes.

By AMBERT77

Eggplant Salad

Eggplant Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pierce eggplants several times with a fork, and place on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until completely softened, about 1 ½ hours. Cool completely, then remove skin and finely chop the flesh. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic: cook and stir until lightly browned. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, and basil until well blended and sugar is dissolved: pour over eggplant, and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss again. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

By Sandi

Creamy Vinaigrette

Creamy Vinaigrette

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Measure vinegar (or lemon juice) and mustard (or mayonnaise) into a 2-cup measuring cup. With a small whisk, mix in garlic, a big pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Measure oil in another cup. Slowly whisk oil into mixture, first in droplets, then in a slow, steady stream to make an emulsified vinaigrette.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Roasted Beet Salad with Feta

Roasted Beet Salad with Feta

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast beets in preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let beets cool until easy to handle; peel and slice into 1/4-inch slices.
  4. 4 While beets are roasting, whisk shallots, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and red wine vinegar together in a bowl until blended; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  5. 5 Place warm, sliced beets onto a serving dish; pour vinaigrette over the beets and sprinkle with feta cheese.

By Shandeen Gemanis

Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine spinach, strawberries, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Stir together balsamic vinegar and honey in a medium bowl; slowly stream in olive oil while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture just before serving.

By Shelby Cady

Summer Radish Salad

Summer Radish Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss radishes with salt; let stand for about 10 minutes. Drain any liquid and transfer radishes to a large bowl; add red onion and cucumber slices.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, dill, garlic, and sugar together in a small bowl until well mixed; pour over vegetables and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By lisascooking

Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad

Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Mix pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; add rotini. Toss to coat. Fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

By thedailygourmet