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    Home » Recipes » Salads » Freaky Halloween Salad recipe (healthy Halloween recipe)

    PUBLISHED: October 28, 2021 • By Toni Dash 34 Comments

    Freaky Halloween Salad recipe (healthy Halloween recipe)

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    halloween salad with dressing syringe

    Halloween Salad is spooky, creepy and incredibly delicious. This fun Halloween side dish is perfect for adding some healthy options into a scary day.

    halloween salad with dressing syringe

    Do you love Halloween but wish you had some ideas for healthy options to include in the spooky fun?

    Freaky Halloween Salad is the perfect Halloween side dish.

    With bizarre shapes, fun colors and a delicious green Buttermilk Green Goddess salad dressing (served in syringes), this Halloween recipe hits it out of the park every time.

    A great addition to a Halloween party line up along with Halloween Fruit Platter, Halloween Veggie Tray and of course Halloween treats.

    Jump to:
    • Freaky Halloween Salad
    • Halloween Salad Ingredients
    • Spiralizing Carrots
    • Cauliflower and Romensco
    • Edamame
    • Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing
    • How to Make Halloween Salad – Step by Step
    • Where to Buy
    • More Halloween Recipes You’ll Love
    • Recipe
    halloween salad in bowls with dressing syringes overhead

    Freaky Halloween Salad

    This is the perfect time of year to combine cold weather vegetables into an alien looking Halloween side dish.

    Spiralized vegetables add a whimsical touch to what normally might not feel exciting (salad).

    Halloween Salad Ingredients

    This Halloween side dish includes normal and unusual vegetables.

    Different colors of regular vegetables are a great choice. 

    • Purple and/or Orange Cauliflower
    • White Cauliflower
    • Romensco 
    • Edamame
    • Spiralized Carrots

    Time Saving Tip

    Many stores sell prepared vegetables in the produce department. Spiralized vegetables too.

    If you are pressed for time, check in the produce department of your favorite grocery store.

    You may be able to buy the vegetables you need and just toss them together.

    Dragon Carrots on vintage painted wood

    Spiralizing Carrots

    Create a ‘nest’ of carrot noodles using a Spiralizer.

    Use different color carrots for an unexpected effect. Regular orange, light yellow, or purple Dragon Carrots with a bright yellow center are all great choices.

    TIME SAVING TIP: Many stores sell spiralized vegetables too. Check in the produce department of your favorite grocery store.

    Spiralizer Alternative

    Use a julienne peeler or even a regular vegetable peeler will produce long, thin shavings of carrots.

    Orange and Purple Cauliflower

    Cauliflower and Romensco

    Don’t you think cauliflower florets look like little brains?

    Romanesco broccoli cauliflower

    White, orange and purple are usually available which makes for a fun visual.

    One of my favorite vegetables is Romensco.

    It’s in the cauliflower/broccoli family. Instead of rounded florets it has prismatic shapes that are outer worldly.

    Both of these vegetables are delicious eaten raw, and kids love them too.

    Edamame

    To add some protein to this Halloween salad, bright green edamame (soy beans) out of the shell are sprinkled on the salad.

    They are available in the frozen section of most grocery stores already shelled.

    Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing

    The salad is served with a ‘if-Ranch-Dressing-and-Green-Goddess-dressing-had-a-baby-what-would-it-taste-like’ dressing.

    The best of both worlds offers a ghoulishly green dressing with tangy flavors without the anchovies thinking of little Halloween munchers.

    Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing Ingredients

    The dressing is creamy and full of flavor from delicious herbs.

    • Mayonnaise
    • Buttermilk
    • Sour Cream
    • Garlic
    • Italian Parsley
    • Chives
    • Tarragon Vinegar
    • Tabasco Sauce
    • Salt and Pepper

    Serving the dressing plate-side in cocktail shot syringes adds the finishing touch!

    halloween salad in bowl with dressing syringe

    All in all it’s a Freaky {Healthy} Halloween Salad that will stand up to the luscious, sinful treats you serve and at the same time, cleans up well for a fun non-Halloween option too:

    Spiralized Carrot Salad with Romanesco Cauliflower Edamame and Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing

    How to Make Halloween Salad – Step by Step

    The great news is this recipe is very easy to make! The salad preparation involves preparing the vegetables and tossing them together.

    The dressing takes a few minutes to make and it’s totally worth it! You’ll be making it the rest of the year too.

    STEP 1: Layer spiralized carrots on a serving platter or individual plates.

    STEP 2: Add the cauliflower and Romanesco florets, followed by the edamame.

    STEP 3: Add dressing to the salad or on the side.

    That’s it!

    Where to Buy

    These are some online links for supplies used in making the Halloween salad.

    • Spiralizer
    • Julienne slicer
    • Cocktail Sryinges. This style is most similar to the syringes used in the photos.

    More Halloween Recipes You’ll Love

    • Creepy Shirley Temple Drink
    • Turkey Meatballs Eyeballs & Black Bean Pasta
    • Graveyard Halloween Cupcakes
    • Candy Corn Vodka Martini with Pop Rocks rim
    • Fast Easy Popcorn Balls for Halloween
    • Halloween Jello Shots
    • Mexican Cheese Ball
    colorful Halloween salad with green dressing in syringes

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    Recipe

    halloween salad in bowls with dressing syringes

    Freaky {Healthy} Halloween Salad

    Who knew using seasonal produce could create a Freaky Halloween Salad, while being so healthy! Colors and shapes combine to make an eye-catching combination topped by a tangy, green dressing. The salad may be combined on one serving platter or created on individual plates.
    5 from 17 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 1/2 cups Dressing; 12 cups salad
    Calories: 101kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Buttermilk-Green Goddess Dressing:

    • 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise (regular or low fat)
    • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
    • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
    • 2 large cloves Garlic
    • 1/2 cup fresh Italian Parsley
    • 1/4 cup fresh Chives
    • 2 teaspoons Tarragon Vinegar
    • 6 drops Tabasco Sauce
    • Kosher Salt and ground Black Pepper to taste

    Ingredients for Freaky {Healthy} Halloween Salad:

    • 5 cups Spiralized Carrots , different colors if available (using 1/8-inch 3mm noodle blade)
    • 2 cups Orange or Purple Cauliflower florets (or a mix)
    • 2 cups White Cauliflower florets
    • 2 cups Romaneso florets (may substitute broccoli if Romanesco is unavailable)
    • 1 cup Edamame (shelled)

    Instructions

    Instructions for Buttermilk-Green Goddess Dressing:

    • Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until pureed.

    Instructions for assembling the Freaky {Healthy} Halloween Salad:

    • Either on a platter or individual plates, layer with the Spiralized carrots as a bed for the other ingredients. Add the cauliflower and Romanesco, followed by the edamame. Add dressing or provide dressing on the side.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 9325IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 0.9mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published: October 30, 2014

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Angela says

      October 28, 2021 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      What a fun recipe! I love the use of the different vegetables and the buttermilk green goddess dressing is amazing!

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    2. Elaine Benoit says

      October 28, 2021 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      This is so fun! I love all the vegetables and the syringes are brilliant. I can’t wait to make it for Halloween. We’re having a dinner party and my guests are going to love it.

      Reply
    3. Jocelyn says

      October 28, 2021 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      We served this tonight and no joke everyone was more excited about it and the sweets! The dressing in syringe is genius. Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Gina says

      October 28, 2021 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh this is So fun! And just love that it puts a healthy spin on Halloween rather than all the sugar filled candy and artificial colors. Healthy can be fun 🙂

      Reply
    5. Lauren Michael Harris says

      October 28, 2021 at 8:19 am

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh – this Halloween salad idea is so cute! My kids would love those syringes with the dressing!

      Reply
    6. Betsy says

      October 28, 2019 at 8:46 am

      5 stars
      This is the first HEALTHY Halloween recipe I have seen! I have not heard of or seen romensco before…I’ll have to track some down in my area! Meanwhile, I suppose regular broccoli will have to do…

      Reply
    7. Suzy says

      October 27, 2019 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is an excellent idea for keeping things on the healthy side! Loved it!

      Reply
    8. Sara Welch says

      October 27, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun and tasty recipe for Halloween! Definitely going to be brining this to the Halloween party this year!

      Reply
    9. Jessica says

      October 26, 2019 at 11:03 pm

      5 stars
      This was so yummy and so fun! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    10. Natasha says

      October 26, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      So creative and healthy! Perfect for fueling the kids before a long night of trick or treating!

      Reply
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