Staff Salad Challenge

It is the season for salads, so we celebrate by having our staff compete in a salad challenge! Today, Twin Cities Live producer Betsy Melin and Minnesota Live Producer Lauren Andrego share their recipes for their takes on seasonal side dishes!

Try out their recipes today:

Betsy’s Veggie Salad:

• 4 c whole kernel corn
• 1 c chopped celery
• ½ c chopped green pepper
• ¼ c sliced green onion
• ¼ c chopped parsley
• ½ tsp dill weed
• Combine

For the dressing:

• ¾ c canola or corn oil
• ¼ c white vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dry mustard
• ¼ tsp hot sauce
• Combine to create dressing. Toss well
• Marinate for at least one hour
• Drain Salad
• Add 1 c diced tomato

Lauren’s Fruit Salad

• 6 cups seedless watermelon, chopped
• 3 cups mini mozzarella balls
• 6 English cucumbers, chopped
• Fresh mint to taste
• Serve in bowls and drizzle with balsamic glaze