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
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Give tomatoes a flavor boost with this fast salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
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
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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