Best 8 Green Salad With Homemade French Dressing Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures intertwine, the green salad with homemade French dressing stands as a testament to simplicity and freshness. This classic dish, often served as a starter or light meal, captivates the senses with its vibrant colors, crisp textures, and the perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing vinaigrette or a creamy and indulgent dressing, homemade French dressing offers endless possibilities to customize your salad experience. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of creating the perfect green salad with homemade French dressing, elevating this humble dish into a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

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GREEN SALAD WITH THE ULTIMATE FRENCH VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a two-cup glass measure, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil and continue whisking until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve.

GREEN SALAD WITH FRENCH DRESSING



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups torn romaine lettuce
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For the salad: Layer the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl, beginning with the lettuce, then adding the tomatoes, bell pepper and onion.
  • For the French dressing: Put the vinegar, sugar, mustard, onion, paprika, salt and 1/2 cup water in a blender and process until well blended. While the blender is running, slowly stream in the oil. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
  • When ready to serve, pour some of the dressing over the salad and toss.

FRENCH DRESSING



French dressing image

Spruce up a simple green salad with a French dressing. Made with olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and seasoning, it's quick and easy to make

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Yield Serves 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
a pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk the Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of sugar, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl, or shake together in a jam jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Protein 0.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.09 milligram of sodium

FRENCH GREEK SALAD DRESSING



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Greek salad dressing has a little too much bite for me, so I added some of the ingredients used in French vinaigrette. This is still fresh and tangy, and a nice dressing for summer salads.

Provided by cheesemite

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

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
1 tablespoon water
1 clove garlic
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Stir Greek seasoning and water together in a small bowl; let stand until seasoning is moistened, about 5 minutes.
  • Crush the garlic clove with the side of a knife; sprinkle kosher salt over garlic and mash garlic and salt together into a paste with the edge of the knife.
  • Whisk garlic mixture, olive oil, wine vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, pepper, and sugar into Greek seasoning mixture until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 323.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

FRENCH SALAD DRESSING



French Salad Dressing image

Traditional, rich salad dressing with a tangy flavor.

Provided by Gemini26

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

Time 10m

Yield 26

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups vegetable oil
1 cup ketchup
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup vinegar
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place oil, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, onion, lemon juice, paprika, and salt into a blender; cover and puree until smooth. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 147.7 mg, Sugar 8 g

GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Green salad that is especially pretty to serve during the Christmas holidays.

Provided by Nancy W

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

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 pound mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven for 5 minutes, or until nuts begin to brown.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, oil, cranberries, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and water. Process until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, toss the almonds, onion, blue cheese, and greens with the vinegar mixture until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 405.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

THICK AND CREAMY FRENCH DRESSING



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This dressing is an excellent salad topper that is thick and well-seasoned. It goes great with a variety of salad greens. -Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup canola oil
Salad greens, tomato wedges and cucumber slices or vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, onion, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with salad. Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

TOSSED GREEN SALAD



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I never clutter the table with different bottles of dressing. Everyone who tastes my quick and easy herbed version loves it.-Carole Holder, Norman, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 green onions, sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine greens, cucumber, peas, onions and celery. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
  • Wash the vegetables thoroughly before using.
  • Dry the vegetables thoroughly before adding them to the salad.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the vegetables evenly.
  • Make the French dressing ahead of time so that the flavors have time to meld.
  • Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it.

Conclusion:

This simple green salad with homemade French dressing is a refreshing and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with any main course. The combination of crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and salty cheese is sure to please everyone at your table. For a more substantial salad, add some grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu. You can also add some chopped nuts or seeds for extra flavor and crunch. No matter how you serve it, this salad is sure to be a hit!

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