Best 10 Cooked Grains Salad With Tomato Vinaigrette Recipes

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Craving a light and flavorful dish that's both healthy and satisfying? Look no further than cooked grains salad with tomato vinaigrette! This vibrant salad combines the goodness of cooked grains, such as quinoa, brown rice, or barley, with a tangy and refreshing tomato vinaigrette. Bursting with flavors, textures, and nutrients, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a side dish to complement your favorite protein. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the best cooked grains salad with tomato vinaigrette.

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SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH HONEY TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ripe heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons honey
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound mixed greens (mesclun, endive, radicchio, butter lettuce)
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
1 wedge Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: Roughly chop the tomatoes and mix with 2 teaspoons salt and the sugar. Let macerate for 10 minutes to get the juices running, and then use your hands to crush the tomatoes. Place the tomatoes in a fine mesh strainer set over a saucepot. Use a rubber spatula to press all the liquid out of the tomatoes. Discard the solids and save all the sweet juice.
  • Set the pot over medium heat and add the honey and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes or so until you are left with about 1/2 cup worth of tomato juice.
  • Turn the heat off and add in the Dijon mustard. Then whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsification and season with salt and pepper.
  • For the salad: In a large bowl, add the greens and basil leaves. Pour over some of the vinaigrette to lightly coat the greens and gently toss. Shave some Parmesan over the top and finish with a few more cracks of fresh black pepper.

COOKED GRAINS SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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You can use a variety of grains in this salad. I've made it with a mixture of brown rice and farro, with quinoa and with bulgur. The mixture makes a robust main-dish salad for summer.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 5m

Yield Serves four to six

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound ripe, locally grown tomatoes
1 garlic clove, green shoot removed, finely chopped or puréed
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups cooked grains, such as quinoa, brown rice, medium or large bulgur, or a combination
Kernels from 1 ear of corn, steamed four minutes (you can cut them from the cob before or after you steam)
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, parsley or tarragon, or a combination

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes in half along the equator, and grate on the large holes of a box grater into a wide bowl. Stir in the garlic, salt and pepper, vinegar and olive oil. Add the remaining ingredients, toss together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 473, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 470 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

GRILLED STEAK SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Tomato     Low Cal     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Steak     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound hanger, skirt, or flank steak
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
Freshly ground black pepper
1 medium tomato (about 6 ounces), halved
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup plus 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 spring onions or 6 scallions, bulbs halved, dark-green parts discarded
5 1/2-inch-thick slices ciabatta
8 cups mixed summer lettuces (such as mizuna, baby mustard greens, and tatsoi)
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into 1/2-inch-strips

Steps:

  • Season steak with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; set aside. Grate cut sides of tomato on coarse holes of a box grater into a medium bowl down to the skin; discard skin. Add shallot and vinegar; whisk in 1/4 cup oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. DO AHEAD: Tomato vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Toss spring onions in a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill onions until just tender, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 2" pieces.
  • Grill steak until seared and cooked to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on steak's thickness. Transfer to a cutting board. Let rest, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make croutons: Brush both sides of bread slices with remaining 4 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill bread until dark golden brown and nicely charred in spots, about 2 minutes per side. Set toast aside until cool enough to handle, then break toast into roughly 1" pieces.
  • Thinly slice steak against the grain. Toss lettuces, basil, spring onions, croutons, and some of the vinaigrette in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add steak and toss gently to coat. Serve with remaining vinaigrette alongside.

GREEN AND WAX BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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This recipe calls for using past-their-prime tomatoes to make a vinaigrette by halving them across their equators, scooping out the seeds and grating the flesh on the large holes of a box grater. Seasoned with salt, vinegar and olive oil, it makes an flavorful dressing. Here, it's tossed with green and wax beans, sliced kalamata olives and torn basil leaves for a summer salad that's delicious cold or at room temperature. The vinaigrette can also be used as a crostini topping with white anchovies and fried capers, or in the base of an agrodolce to serve with fish or chicken.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed
1 overripe large tomato
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt, plus more as needed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup thinly sliced pitted kalamata olives
1/3 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Drop green and wax beans into boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain and immediately transfer to the ice bath. When cool, drain and dry with a towel and place in a large bowl.
  • Cut tomato in half across its equator and squeeze out seeds (use for another purpose or discard). Using the largest hole on a box grater, grate the tomato flesh. Discard skin and transfer grated flesh to a medium bowl. You should have about 1/2 cup. Stir in vinegar and salt, then stir in olive oil and garlic. Taste and adjust vinegar and salt as needed.
  • Add just enough vinaigrette to coat beans, add olives, then toss well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (and up to 4 hours) before serving. Add torn basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 182 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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A low-fat tomato vinaigrette recipe. Try it over crisp green or even over pasta, yum!

Provided by Anonymous

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

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a blender or small food processor, blend or process the tomatoes, vinegar, basil, thyme, and mustard on medium to high speed, about 25 seconds or until well combined. To store, transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Shake well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE



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This dressing is so popular in our house that I always keep a bottle in the fridge. Besides drizzling it on greens, I use it to top off my cold pasta salads.-Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups mixed salad greens
1 small tomato, cut into wedges
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the greens, tomato, cucumber and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED POTATO SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 baking potatoes, like russets, from Idaho, peeled, sliced, into 12 pieces about 1/2-inch thick, punched out with round cookie cutter
3 smallish purple baking potatoes from Idaho, peeled, sliced into 12 pieces about 1/2-inch thick, punched out with oval cookie cutter
8 tiny red new potatoes from Idaho, left whole
Olive oil, for light coating
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons capers
1 tablespoon picked thyme leaves
4 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 vine-ripened yellow tomatoes
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove fresh garlic
Salt
8 miniature red pear tomatoes, halved
8 miniature yellow grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 pint mixed red and yellow currant tomatoes or small cherry tomatoes
4 tablespoons basil chiffonade
8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
Basil oil*, for garnish
Basil sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook each kind of potato separately. Start potatoes in cold, salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, yet not falling apart. Drain and cool on parchment paper. Cut the tiny red potatoes into wedges. Toss in olive oil. Place on hot grill and grill on both sides until grill marks show and they are warm throughout. Combine all ingredients for the Potato Dressing allow to steep for about 1/2 hour. Toss the potatoes in the steeped dressing. Set aside. Blend the yellow vine ripe tomatoes in a blender with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve. Place all the miniature tomatoes in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and basil, cover with yellow tomato vinaigrette and gently mix. Adjust seasoning with more vinegar, salt, and oil, if needed. Arrange grilled dressed potatoes in the center of each of 4 plates and surround with the tomato salad. Top each salad with 2 ounces goat cheese. Drizzle with basil oil and top with a basil sprig.
  • *Found in specialty markets

TOSSED SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE



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A unique lime vinaigrette adds just the right amount of tang, making this tossed salad stand out from any others. Mix and match your favorite salad greens and veggies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups torn salad greens
1 small tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the greens, tomato and cucumber. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lime juice, sugar, onion, lime zest and salt; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

TOMATO SALAD WITH PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE



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Give tomatoes a flavor boost with this fast salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 plum tomatoes, cored and quartered

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine parsley, oil, vinegar, mustard, and garlic; season with salt and pepper, and blend until vinaigrette is smooth. Drizzle tomatoes with vinaigrette, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 1 g

SALAD VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Salad Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey, clover
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 (10 ounce) bag salad greens
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach, baby

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, 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.

Tips:

  • Fresh ingredients: Use the freshest vegetables and herbs you can find for the best flavor and texture.
  • Cook the grains according to package directions: Different grains have different cooking times, so be sure to follow the instructions on the package.
  • Use a variety of grains: This will give your salad a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, and barley.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Make the vinaigrette ahead of time: This will give the flavors a chance to meld. You can store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Serve the salad warm or cold: This salad is delicious either way. If you're serving it warm, be sure to let it cool slightly before adding the vinaigrette.

Conclusion:

This cooked grains salad with tomato vinaigrette is a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and grains, and the tomato vinaigrette adds a bright and tangy flavor. This salad is also very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste, and it's a great way to use up leftover grains and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this cooked grains salad with tomato vinaigrette a try. You won't be disappointed!

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