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Leftover: Grilled Veggie Salad - cjs - 10-01-2012 The Leftover 'queen' is at it again... A lot of us probably do something like this already, but I find if I don't write it down, I go in a complete different direction with the next leftovers - even when I have so enjoyed a l/o dish. It is so hard to grill a small enough quantity of veggies (for me anyway!), so today I tossed them into a salad for later. With these flavors, the salad should be served room temperature for maximum flavor. Grilled Vegetable Salad w/Balsamic Mustard Vinaigrette Leftover grilled vegetables: potatoes, bell peppers, onions, squash, celery, just about anything Vinaigrette: 2 T. red vinegar or balsamic 2 tsps. Dijon mustard or mustard powder 2 tsps. extra-virgin olive oil Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and toss with the cold leftover grilled vegetables which have been cut into bite-size pieces. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature for maximum flavor. Note: (1) Makes approx. 1/4 cup; enough for approx. 2 cups veggies - 1/4 cup = 135 cal. (2) I like to use white balsamic vinegar for looks, but either works -------- Can we get some more ideas for our leftovers being turned into another dish - I'm not thinking complex dishes, just something to make leftovers shine!! P.S. Wow, just noticed I'm at 21,999 posts for heaven's sake. Re: Leftover: Grilled Veggie Salad - Roxanne 21 - 10-01-2012 Some of us are just BLABBERMOUTHS!!!! You are a GREAT one though---keep it up, Jean----you make this forum the great place that it is!!! THANK YOU Re: Leftover: Grilled Veggie Salad - cjs - 10-01-2012 We have fun, don't we?? Re: Leftover: Grilled Veggie Salad - Roxanne 21 - 10-01-2012 YUPPP!! Re: Leftover: Grilled Veggie Salad - Gourmet_Mom - 10-01-2012 I think so! The only thing I got right now is the idea that hit me the other day. William doesn't like fajitas that well, so I decided to use leftover London Broil in a Taco Salad. I'm going to grind it, finish cooking, add some of your spice blend, and use leftover salad. Not a lot left to shop for. I usually have tomatoes and onions hanging around for pico de gallo....even if I have to use canned for salsa. Always have cheese, sour cream and tortillas. Only thing I need is avocado. Cheap meal! Re: Leftover: Grilled Veggie Salad - Mare749 - 10-01-2012 Leftover roasted veggies make a delicious pureed soup. Add some chicken broth and a pinch of curry powder. Top with croutons made from leftover bread. Re: Leftover: Grilled Veggie Salad - cjs - 10-02-2012 Well, now two ideas I'm going to have to play with. I never thought of pureeing the veggies, Maryann. And, anything Mexican, Daphne, you know me. Re: Leftover: Grilled Veggie Salad - Mare749 - 10-02-2012 It's good with cheese sprinkled on top, too. Of course, bacon is even better. Almost forgot, I have used l/o roasted veggies in a quiche. Only use a cup or so, and cut into smaller pieces. Re: Leftover: Grilled Veggie Salad - cjs - 10-02-2012 Oh yes - quiche or frittatas - l/o veggies are great for. |