Vegetarian Chef Salad Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Reduced-calorie mayonnaise - 1/4 cup
 Plain non-far yogurt - 1/4 cup
 White wine vinegar2 Tablespoon
 Dry mustard1 Teaspoon
 Sugar1/4 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Cooked brown rice2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Broccoli1 pound
 Mushrooms1/2 pound, sliced
 Tomato - 1 medium, seeded and chopped
 Carrot - 3/4 cup, coarsely grated
 Swiss Cheese4 Ounce, cut into strips
 Cheddar Cheese4 Ounce, cut into cubes

Directions

MAKING
1) In a large bowl, add first 7 ingredients to combine.
2) In another large bowl, place oven-hot cooked rice.
3) Stir well and place aside to cool.
4) Discard the large leaves from the broccoli.
5) Remove the stalks, and place aside for use.
6) In a vegetable steamer, place the broccoli flowerets and cover.
7) Steam the broccoli for 5 minutes or until tender by placing the steamer over boiling water.
8) In the rice bowl, add broccoli, mushrooms, chopped tomato, grated carrot, and cheeses.
9) Gently toss to combine all ingredients.
10) Cover with a lid and place inside refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.

SERVING
11) Serve the salad on chilled plates, by garnishing with fresh parsley, if desired.
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