Best 11 Clean Green Vinaigrette Recipes

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Preparing a clean green vinaigrette is a fantastic way to add a burst of flavor and freshness to your favorite salads, grilled vegetables, and even marinades. This simple yet versatile dressing relies on wholesome, unprocessed ingredients that not only taste delicious but also offer potential health benefits. Whether you're seeking to enhance your overall well-being or simply explore new culinary horizons, discovering the best recipe for clean green vinaigrette is an exciting journey that promises to elevate your meals to a whole new level of enjoyment.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

GREEN VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



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This is from the Horn of the Moon cookbook. It originally called for wine or herb vinegar, but I like my version better. Serve it on a salad of romaine and tomatoes. The dressing would also make an awesome marinade for chicken or pork.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a blender (or food processor) puree garlic, parsley and ½ cup of the olive oil.
  • When nice and green, add the mustard, oil and pepper and puree again. Slowly add the remaining ¼ cup of olive oil until you get the consistency you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Sodium 45.2, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.3

GREEN SALAD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 ounces baby arugula or mesclun mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Place the greens in a serving bowl and toss them with enough dressing to moisten. Serve immediately.

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD (INA GARTEN)



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Make and share this Vinaigrette for Green Salad (Ina Garten) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
kosher salt, to taste
fresh pepper, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
salad greens or mesclun, for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
  • While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten.
  • Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.4, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 9.9, Carbohydrate 0.2, Protein 0.1

BASIC VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALADS



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This is a good vinaigrette for a simple green salad. Use extra-virgin olive oil if you prefer a fruitier flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons good-quality white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for seasoning
6 tablespoons good-quality olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, mustard, shallot, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Allow the ingredients to macerate for 10 minutes.
  • While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is emulsified. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.

VINAIGRETTE FOR MIXED GREENS



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This pleasantly tangy homemade vinaigrette dressing takes just minutes to make. I toss it with fresh greens and colorful red onion slices. -Brad Moritz, Limerick, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed salad greens and sliced red onion

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine greens and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

LEMON VINAIGRETTE ON GREENS



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The vinaigrette also tastes good on spinach salad. It keeps well in the regrigerator in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Just shake and serve.-Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn romaine

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first nine ingredients; shake well. Place romaine in a salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 27g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GREEN SALAD WITH BASIC VINAIGRETTE



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This Green Salad with Basic Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish to any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar, (optional)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 mixed greens, such as radicchio, chicory, endive, red leaf, and Boston lettuce

Steps:

  • Clean lettuces by swishing them through a large bowl or sink filled with cool water. After you swish the greens, they will rise to the surface; the sand and sediment will fall to the bottom of the bowl or sink. Once the sand and sediment are washed away, lift greens from water and transfer to a salad spinner; spin until dry.
  • Tear lettuces into bite-sized pieces. If you aren't going to use the greens immediately, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel, transfer to a plastic bag, and refrigerate.
  • Next, make the vinaigrette. Combine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar if using, in a small jar; shake to blend. Add oil, and shake again until emulsified.
  • For best results, use four parts greens to one part dressing and three parts oil to one part acid (vinegar, citrus juice, or a combination of both).

CREAMY VINAIGRETTE



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A delicious, versatile dressing for pasta or green salads. Easily made in advance for use just before service.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

¼ cup rice wine vinegar or lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or mayonnaise
1 large garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
⅔ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Measure vinegar (or lemon juice) and mustard (or mayonnaise) into a 2-cup measuring cup. With a small whisk, stir in garlic, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Measure oil in another cup. Slowly whisk oil into mixture, first in droplets, then in a slow, steady stream to make an emulsified vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 239.5 mg

GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



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Even when there are just two at the table, Sandy Hunt, Racine, Wisconsin, sees to it that her salads are well-dressed for dinner. "I keep a bottle of this light dressing in the fridge," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLEAN GREEN VINAIGRETTE



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Utilizing fresh dill and chives, this vinaigrette is an easy way to get some green into your meals.

Provided by EatAndRun

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place oil, vinegar, dill, chives, shallot, sugar, salt, and pepper in a screw-top jar. Cover and shake well to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Utilize a variety of vinegars: Experiment with different types of vinegars to discover new flavor profiles. From classic balsamic to fruity champagne vinegar, each vinegar imparts a unique character to the dressing.
  • Fresh herbs elevate the taste: Incorporate fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or thyme to add a burst of flavor and aroma. Herbs not only enhance the taste but also provide a vibrant pop of color.
  • Balance acidity with sweetness: Create a harmonious balance between the acidity of the vinegar and the sweetness of honey or maple syrup. This balance ensures a well-rounded and flavorful dressing that complements various salads and dishes.
  • Use good quality olive oil: Opt for extra virgin olive oil for its superior taste and health benefits. This high-quality oil elevates the dressing's flavor and richness.
  • Experiment with different mustard types: Explore various mustard varieties, such as Dijon, whole grain, or spicy brown mustard, to add depth and complexity to the dressing. Different mustards offer unique flavor profiles that can transform the overall taste.
  • Make it creamy with avocado or yogurt: For a creamy and luscious twist, blend in ripe avocado or Greek yogurt. These ingredients impart a velvety texture and add a touch of healthy fats to the dressing.
  • Infuse with garlic, shallots, or ginger: Add minced garlic, finely chopped shallots, or grated ginger to introduce aromatic depth to the dressing. These ingredients provide a subtle yet noticeable flavor enhancement.
  • Season to taste: Always adjust the seasoning according to your personal preference. Taste the dressing and make necessary adjustments to the salt, pepper, and herbs until you achieve the desired flavor balance.

Conclusion:

With endless possibilities for flavor combinations, creating a Clean & Green Vinaigrette is an art form that encourages experimentation and creativity. Embrace the versatility of this dressing by incorporating different vinegars, herbs, sweeteners, and seasonings to suit your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic balsamic vinaigrette or a tangy citrus-based dressing, the key lies in achieving a harmonious balance of flavors. So, embark on a culinary journey, discover new flavor combinations, and enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your own delicious and healthy Clean & Green Vinaigrette.

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