Salads

BEEF SALAD WITH GINGER SOY DRESSING

Ginger Soy Dressing

½ cup soybean/vegetable oil
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
¼ cup fresh green onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, minced

Place all Ginger Soy Dressing ingredients in food processor or blender. Process until smooth; cover and refrigerate.  Serves 4.

Beef Salad
8 cups baby salad greens
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup frozen edamame, shelled, cooked according to package directions
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pound flat iron or flank steak, grilled and sliced
½ cup Ginger Soy Dressing (recipe above), divided

Fill your plate with colorful veggies and greens, topped with lean sliced beef. Add a gingery soy dressing and this delicious salad will become a family favorite.

Nutrition Per Serving:
420 Calories, 37g Protein, 13g Carbohydrate, 5g Fiber, 24g Fat, 5g Sat. Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 55mg Cholesterol, 290mg Sodium

BLACK BEAN SALAD

1 can (16 oz) black soybeans, drained and rinsed
1 cup drained canned or cooked corn kernels
1 cup sliced celery
½ cup diced sweet red peppers
½ cup diced sweet green peppers
¼ cup sliced green onions
¼ cup sliced ripe olives
¼ cup soybean oil (vegetable oil)
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder

Combine in large bowl drained soybeans, corn, celery, sweet peppers, green onion and olives; toss to mix.  Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend all ingredients or in a cruet and shake until blended.  Add freshly ground pepper to taste.  Pour dressing over soybean mixture and marinate at least one hour.   Serves 6.

Per  serving:  calories 180,  6.7g  protein (6 grams soy protein), 1.5g carbohydrates, 5g fiber,10.8 g fat 0g sat fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 983 mg sodium


 

CHINESE CABBAGE AND NOODLE SALAD

1 head of Napa cabbage, shredded
5 green onions, chopped
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup sunflower seeds
2 packages oriental noodles
6 ounces tofu, cut into ½-inch cubes
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup cider vinegar
½ cup sugar

Toss together the cabbage, onions, almonds and sunflower seeds. Break up oriental noodles and add to cabbage mixture with tofu cubes; toss. Combine dressing ingredients, seasoning packets from oriental noodles, oil, vinegar and sugar; and blend well. Add dressing to cabbage mixture before serving and toss.


COLE SLAW

½ cup soymilk
1 package (12 ounces) silken soft tofu
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 tablespoon French salad dressing
1 package (16 ounces) shredded cabbage
Salt and pepper to taste
 

Blend soymilk, silken tofu, mayonnaise, sugar, dill weed  and French dressing until smooth.  Pour blended mixture in cabbage and mix.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Chill until ready to serve.  Serves 10.

Yield: 10 ½ cups.  Per ½ cup serving:
203 calories, 20 g fat (3 g sat fat), 3.2 g protein (2 g soy protein) 5 g carbohydrate, 249 mg sodium, 8 mg cholesterol, 1.1 g dietary fiber.

*From “Put a Little Soy in Your Life” page 60  


CRANBERRY TURKEY SALAD

2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 medium apple, cut into ½-inch pieces
½ cup sliced celery
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup roasted soynuts
3/4 cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon curry powder

Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl.  Cover and chill.  Serves 4.


CREAMY VEGETABLE SALAD

2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup sweet red bell pepper, sliced in 1-inch strips
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
½ cup roasted soynuts
½ cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons soy milk
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped

Combine broccoli, cauliflower, red bell pepper, Swiss Cheese and soynuts in large bowl.  In small bowl blend ranch dressing, soy milk, chives and rosemary; combine with remaining ingredients. Serves 6. 


FIRST QUARTER PASTA SALAD

1 package (16 ounces) vegetable rotini pasta, cook according to package directions, drain
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 cup sweet bell pepper sliced
2 ounces hard salami, thinly sliced
½ cup red onion, sliced
½ cup black soy beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese cubes
¼ cup Kalamata olives, quartered
½ Italian dressing
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

In large bowl lightly combine pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, sweet bell pepper, salami, red onion, black soybeans, mozzarella cheese and olives.   Add dressing and blend with salad ingredients; chill.  Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.  Serves 8 to 10.


GREEK SALAD WITH TANGY LEMON TOFU DRESSING

Salad

            3 cups (2 large) cucumbers, peeled and chopped
            2 cups (2 medium) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
            1 ½ cups iceberg lettuce
            1 ½ cups romaine lettuce, torn
            1 cup (1 medium) red onion, thinly sliced
            1 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
             1/3 cup (1 can 3.4 oz.) black olives, pitted, sliced and drained

Dressing

            1 package (12.3 oz) silken soft tofu
            2 tablespoons soybean oil
            1 tablespoon lemon juice
            1 teaspoon (1 clove garlic) minced
            ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
            ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
            ¼ teaspoon salt
            ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled 

Combine all salad ingredients in large bowl.  Process all dressing ingredients except feta cheese in blender or small food processor until smooth.  Pour dressing over salad and mix until blended.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Makes 6 cups. 

Per cup:  Calories 180; total fat 11 g; saturated fat 2.5 g; cholesterol 10 mg; sodium 430 mg; carbohydrate 12 g; fiber 3 g; total protein 10 gram; soy protein 6.3 g.


GRILLED CHICKEN AND STRAWBERRY SALAD
4 boneless chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each)
Vegetable oil
1 recipe Southwestern Meat Rub

Salad:
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup strawberries, quartered
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 medium pear, sliced
¼ cup sliced green onion

Strawberry Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
½ cup sliced strawberries
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped chives
¼ cup strawberry jam

 Brush chicken breast with vegetable oil.  Sprinkle dry rub mixture over chicken and spread to coat both sides.  Place chicken on grill over hot coals about 5-inches from heat.  Cook about 15 minutes per side turning once during cooking.  Cook until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken breast reaches 170o F.    Let meat rest about 10 minutes.

Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in blender and blend for a 30 seconds or until thoroughly combined; store in refrigerator.

Arrange salad greens, strawberries, oranges, pears and green onion on serving platter or individual serving plates.  Slice grilled chicken and add to salad plate.  Serve with Strawberry Vinaigrette as desired.  Serves 4.


HERB VINAIGRETTE

½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup chopped herbs (rosemary, basil, chives, parsley, dill and/or thyme)
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon mustard
½ teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Thoroughly blend all ingredients in blender or jar with tight fitting lid until smooth. Makes 1 cup dressing


MARINATED GARDEN SALAD

1 bag (16 oz.) Baby Broccoli Blend frozen vegetables*
2/3 cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped red onion
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup bottled reduced fat Italian dressing 

Combine all ingredients in bowl. Marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours before serving.  Yield 6 cups. 


MEXICAN BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD

1 can (15 oz) black beans or black soybeans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
½ cup edamame
½ cup chopped sweet red pepper
½ cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

Place black beans, corn, edamame, red pepper, green onion and cilantro in mixing bowl.  Combine lime juice, cumin, garlic and vegetable oil until well blended; pour over vegetables and combine thoroughly.  Chill before serving.  Makes about 4 cups.


PASTA PARMESAN SHRIMP SALAD

3 ½ cups (9 ounces) uncooked bow-tie or farfalle pasta
2 cups salad shrimp, ready-to-eat
1 cup snow peas, cut-in half
1 cup red or green bell pepper cut into 2-inch strips
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup quartered whole white mushrooms
1 cup sliced celery
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup edamame, shelled and cooked
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup creamy Parmesan dressing
2 tablespoons plain soy milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cook pasta as directed on package and cool.  Combine in large bowl pasta, shrimp, snow peas, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, celery, onion, edamame and Parmesan cheese.  Blend Parmesan dressing and soy milk; add to pasta mixture with salt and pepper; lightly blend.  Chill.  Serves 10 to 12. 


QUICK SPRINGTIME SALAD 

1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen vegetables, thawed
½ cup edamame shelled soybeans
¼ cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
¾ cup light mayonnaise
2 T. sugar
1 T. vinegar 

Combine all ingredients.  Chill and serve.  Makes 10 servings.


RANCH SALAD DRESSING

1 package (12 oz.) soft silken tofu
1 package (1 oz.) dry Ranch salad dressing mix
1/3 cup regular soy milk             

Place all ingredients in blender and mix until smooth. 
Chill to blend flavors. 
Makes about 1 cup. 


ROASTED VEGETABLE AND COUCOUS SALAD

3 cups broccoli florets, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1 ½ cups (1/2 medium) red onion, peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices
6 tablespoons soybean oil, divided (vegetable oil)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon salt, divided
3 cups cooked couscous
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Toss broccoli, red pepper and onions with 2 tablespoons soybean oil and ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.  Place on foil-lined baking sheet.  Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.

Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions.  Place cooked couscous and roasted vegetables in large bowl.  Pour vinegar and remaining soybean oil over salad and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper; toss lightly until combined.  Serve warm or chilled.   Yield:  6 servings. 

Per 1 cup serving:  calories 270, 14 g fat (2 g sat fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 210 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein (3.5 g soy protein), 3 g dietary fiber

*2008 Soyfoods Guide Recipe


SPINACH FRUIT SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAGRETTE

3 cups fresh leaf spinach
½ cup chopped green onion
1 pear sliced
1 can (10 ounces) mandarin oranges
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing:
½ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar    
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup raspberry jam

Place all dressing ingredients in blender container.  Whirl to thoroughly combine.
Makes ¾ cup dressing.  Pour over salad mixture


SUMMER TORTELLINI SALAD

1package (10 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup green onion, chopped
½ cup edamame, shelled and cooked
½ cup cucumber chopped
½ cup Italian Dressing
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Cook tortellini as directed on package and cool.  In large bowl combine broccoli, cauliflower, tomato, green onion, edamame, cucumber and dressing.   Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and lightly blend. Chill.  Serves 4 to 6.


TABOULE SALAD

2 cups cooked bulgur wheat with soy grits
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion
1 can (15 ounces) chick peas, drained
½ cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Mix together all ingredients and chill at least an hour before serving. Makes about 4 servings.


TACO FIESTA SALAD

1 pound lean ground beef
1 package (1 oz.) taco seasoning
1 package (9 oz.) yellow or blue corn chips
1 package (8 oz) shredded lettuce
1 can (15 oz) black soybeans rinsed and drained
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup chopped green onion
Optional toppings:  salsa, sour cream, avocado, black olives
Cook beef in skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked; drain.  Stir in taco seasoning and mix thoroughly.  Layer the corn chips, meat mixture, lettuce, black soybeans, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes and green onion on serving plate.  Serve with salsa.   Serves 4 to 6.


TRIPLE POTATO SALAD

8 ounces red potatoes
8 ounces white potatoes
8 ounces sweet potatoes
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup soy sour cream
1 teaspoon mustard
2 eggs, chopped
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped chives
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Cook potatoes in large saucepan with water until fork tender; drain and cool slightly.  Cut potatoes into bite-size pieces.  In separate small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard.  Add dressing mixture to potatoes and gently combine.  Add eggs, celery, green onion, chives, salt and pepper; thoroughly blend.  Chill before serving.  Serves 6


TUNA EDAMAME SALAD*

1 cup edamame, cooked
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded carrots
1 can (6 oz) tuna, water packed, drained
½ cup golden raisins
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup bottled reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
Pita bread or whole wheat crackers, optional

Mix edamame, tomatoes, carrots, tuna, raisins and onion in medium bowl.  Pour dressing over salad and toss until combined.  Serve with pita bread or whole grain crackers.  Yield:  4 servings: 

Per 1 cup serving:  calories 210, 3 g fat (0 g sat fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 16 g protein (7 g soy protein), 4 g dietary fiber

*2008 Soyfoods Guide Recipe


WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD

2 pounds boneless chicken, cooked
1 cup apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup grapes, halved
1 can (11ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup silken soft tofu

Cut cooked chicken into bite size pieces and mix with apples, grapes, oranges, celery, raisins and walnuts. Blend mayonnaise and tofu until creamy; add to chicken and blend. Chill and serve on lettuce leaf. Serves 4.


WARM VINAIGRETTE DRESSING 

2/3 cup vegetable oil 
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
¾ teaspoon ginger root, grated
¾ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

Thoroughly combine all ingredients in small saucepan.  Bring mixture to a boil, remove from heat.  Makes 1 cup.   

Toss 11/2 pounds of fresh torn spinach leaves with warm dressing.  Garnish with bacon bits, chopped hard-cooked egg, sliced fresh mushrooms, sliced almonds or mandarin orange sections.  Makes 6 servings.


WHEAT BERRY AND SOY SALAD

1 cup wheat berries
 3 ½ cups chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) black soybeans, rinsed and drained
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped cucumber
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
¼ cup chopped basil

Dressing:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Cook wheat berries in chicken broth for 1 hour or until tender; drain and cool.  Add black soybeans, celery, cucumber, green onion, tomatoes and basil to cooled wheat berries.  In separate bowl mixing bowl combine dressing ingredients.  Blend together all ingredients and chill at least an hour before serving. Makes 4-6 servings.


WILD GREEN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Dressing:

½ cup soybean oil
½ cup raspberries, fresh
¼ cup walnuts, toasted
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons red onion, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground

Wild Green Salad:

6 cups mixed wild greens
¼ cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
¼ cup toasted walnuts
½ cup raspberries, fresh

Place all dressing ingredients in food processor or blender.  Process until smooth; refrigerate.  Makes 1¼ cups dressing.

Place greens in large serving bowl.  Pour ½ cup dressing over salad; toss to blend.  Sprinkle cheese, walnuts and raspberries over salad.  Serve immediately.  Makes 4 servings.
 
Per  serving:  calories 210,  4g  protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 20 g fat, 4g sat fat, 0g trans fat, 5mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium


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