In the culinary world, herb vinaigrette stands out as a versatile and flavorful dressing, capable of transforming simple ingredients into a delightful symphony of tastes. This versatile dressing, made from a harmonious blend of fresh herbs, tangy vinegar, and rich olive oil, has become a staple in kitchens worldwide, adding a touch of freshness and sophistication to salads, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, embarking on a journey to discover the best herb vinaigrette recipe can unlock a world of culinary wonders, elevating your dishes to new heights of flavor and delight.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Delicious grilled vegetable salad served room temperature. Great the next day too! The vinaigrette can be used on any salad or as a marinade for chicken and fish. Substitute basil for cilantro if you don't care for cilantro.
Provided by Celeste
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
- Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
- Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
PAN SEARED TUNA WITH CITRUS-HERB VINAIGRETTE
A more modern version of Salade Nicoise with an Asian influence that can be eaten as an entree. Salmon, halibut, or snapper also go well in this dish.
Provided by Ryan Nomura
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Stir together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, and red pepper flakes. Toss tuna with marinade, and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Pour vinegar, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and soy sauce into the bowl of a blender. Add shallot, 1 tablespoon parsley, thyme, dill, honey, Dijon mustard, jalapeno, and ginger. Blend on high until smooth, then add 3/4 cups olive oil in a slow, steady stream with the blender running. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Fill another large container with half ice, half cold water, and set aside. Add the haricots verts to the boiling water, and cook until just tender, 35 to 40 seconds. Remove from the water, and immediately plunge into the ice water to cool. Next, blanch the carrots until just tender, about 1 1/2 minutes; chill in ice water until cold.
- When the vegetables are cold, remove from the ice water and pat dry. Place into a large bowl, and toss with the halved tomatoes, olives, onion, and chervil; set aside.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until very hot. Remove tuna steaks from marinade, and wipe off excess marinade. Season the tuna to taste with salt and pepper, then sear in hot skillet to desired doneness, about 1 minute per side for rare.
- To assemble, toss the vegetable salad with enough dressing to lightly coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates, and place a seared tuna steak on top of each. Drizzle with additional dressing to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 76.7 mg, Fat 49.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 635 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
TOMATO-HERB VINAIGRETTE
This sauce is easy to make and is very versatile. Use it on salads, grilled meats, grilled fish hot or cold, vegetables hot or cold, pasta and warm pasta salads.
Provided by Jenny
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour vinegar and wine into a glass bowl. Whisk in salt, sugar, and pepper until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl while whisking rapidly to blend together. Stir in garlic, thyme, marjoram, basil, and tarragon; fold in shallots and tomatoes. Store in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
GREEN SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE
My mother-in-law regularly makes this for birthdays and holiday dinners. It is best in the summer when fresh, locally grown tomatoes are available. -Amy Sauser, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours., Divide the salad greens, tomatoes and mushrooms among eight salad plates. Whisk dressing; drizzle over salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BALSAMIC HERB VINAIGRETTE
Balsamic vinaigrette is a classic, versatile dressing. A variety of savory seasonings gives this recipe a tangy kick. It's the perfect complement to a bed of fresh greens. -Edgar Wright, Silver Spring, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add the oil in a steady stream. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 19g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CITRUS-HERB VINAIGRETTE
This combination of citrus and herbs make a smooth, sweet, and sour type of vinaigrette welcome on all types of salads. It can also be used to enhance steak or chicken sandwiches. Enjoy!
Provided by Brent BeSaw
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Blend vinegar, orange juice, shallots, lemon juice, honey, parsley, ginger, Dijon mustard, lime juice, soy sauce, thyme, jalapeno pepper, and dill on high in a blender until smooth. Slowly pour grapeseed oil through the small opening in the blender's lid while the blender is running until fully incorporated; season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 61.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
HERB VINAIGRETTE
This lemon-and-herb vinaigrette gets a touch of sweetness from honey and works beautifully with almost any salad.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the lemon juice, herbs, honey and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple of turns of freshly ground black pepper.
GREEN SALAD WITH MUSTARD-HERB VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and broth in a large bowl, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper and whisk in mixed herbs.
- Add lettuce and toss with vinaigrette.
GRILLED HERB VINAIGRETTE WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium-high.
- Drizzle the carrots on a baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt and use a small strainer to sprinkle evenly with the cumin. Arrange the bell pepper halves cut-side up next to the carrots, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sprinkle with salt and sift with paprika.
- Cut the outer layer off the leeks and trim and discard 2 inches off the top. Split the leeks lengthwise and rinse the dirt out from the inside layers. Wipe dry and keep them in intact halves. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Grill the vegetables (leeks and peppers cut-side down) in a single layer in a medium-hot area of the grill. Close the lid and cook until you see liquid emerge, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn everything on its second side, then close the lid and cook until the peppers are tender but still hold their shape, 5 to 8 more minutes.
- Move the peppers to a cooler or foiled area of the grill, then close the lid and let the carrots and leeks continue to cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, an additional 5 to 8 minutes.
- Season the parsley in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place the parsley on a medium-hot part of the grill and cook until fairly charred, 10 to 12 minutes. Chop the parsley finely. Drizzle the jalapeno with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill until charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the jalapeno from the grill and coarsely chop.
- Combine the red wine vinegar, brown sugar and orange juice in a medium bowl until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, the mustard, parsley and jalapeno. Taste for seasoning.
- Place the leeks on a flat surface and cut each half into 3 even pieces. Cut the peppers in half again. Arrange the carrots, peppers and leeks on a serving platter and top with the dressing.
GRILLED SALMON AND MUSTARD HERB VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Food Network
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat a grill.
- Lightly coat the salmon with oil and grill to desired doneness.
- Lightly toss the dressing with greens, chickpeas, and cucumbers and place on a plate. Place the salmon on top. Arrange the orange segments around artistically and then sprinkle with scallions.
- Lightly chop the dill leaves and place in a bowl. Whisk in mustard and olive oil. Then add red wine vinegar and a pinch of black pepper and salt.
BROILED TUNA STEAKS WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler or an outdoor grill.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the salt, pepper, ginger, thyme, soy sauce, lemon juice and olive oil. Brush the mixture all over the tuna. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand about an hour or until ready to broil.
- Arrange the steaks on a rack and place under the broiler or over the grill about 4 inches from the source of heat. Broil about 3 minutes. If using the oven, leave the door partly open. Turn the steaks, continue broiling, leaving the door partly open, for another 3 minutes. The center should remain pink.
- Serve with tomato and herb vinaigrette on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 579, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 112 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1120 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HERB VINAIGRETTE FOR GRILLED VEGETABLES
Use this recipe when making our Grilled Vegetables with Herb Vinaigrette.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool. Stir in capers, zest, parsley, basil, and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap; set aside.
- Blend vinegar, mustard and lemon juice, plus salt and pepper to taste, in a blender until combined. With blender running, pour in remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a slow, steady stream; blend until emulsified. Just before serving, stir vinaigrette into shallot mixture.
MUSTARD AND HERB VINAIGRETTE
The prominent ingredients here--mustard, fresh herbs, and white wine vinegar--are ideal candidates for all sorts of vinaigrette experimentation.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine mustard, garlic, and vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Mix in herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
CITRUS HERB VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl. Microwave on high 1 minute. Whisk again for 1 minute until smooth. Cover and chill before serving.
HERB VINAIGRETTE
Chad Robertson of San Francisco's celebrated Tartine Bakery loves to dunk pieces of freshly baked bread into this vinaigrette, made with shallots and herbs.Recipe and image reprinted with permission from "Tartine Bread," by Chad Robertson, with photographs by Eric Wolfinger.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 5m
Yield Makes 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk together shallot, grainy mustard, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, thyme, tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Gradually whisk in oil.
VERY GREEN SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Very Green Salad With Herb Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mince the garlic and shallot in a food processor. Scrape down sides and the add parsley, tarragon, basil and rosemary. Pulse to chop.
- Add the vinegar, agave nectar, salt, pepper, mustard, and 1 tbls. water. Pulse again. With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil in a thin stream.
- Place the cucumber, lettuce, onion, and kohlrabi in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Enjoy!
TOMATO AND HERB VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and blend well with a wire whisk.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 265, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
BUTTERMILK HERB VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Whisk together 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons whitewine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper in a bowl to combine, then slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragon, or dill, and 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, or marjoram
BALSAMIC HERB VINAIGRETTE
I love the balsamic vinegar in this simple herb dressing. You can vary the herbs according to your taste. Make it up at least an hour before using and leave it at room temperature. Lovely on a green salad
Provided by Bergy
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 8m
Yield 1/4 cup, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the vinegar,salt, pepper& herbs.
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
- Just let it drizzle in as you whisk.
- The vinaigrette will thicken slightly as you whisk.
HERB MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
A really simple yet tasty herb vinaigrette to go on a slice of bread or a salad of your choosing. Recipe obtained from a local bread shop.
Provided by Topher
Categories Savory
Time 3m
Yield 1 container, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients.
- Mix together.
- Serve with bread as a dip or spread or even as a salad dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.1, Fat 54.3, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 1220.9, Carbohydrate 2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.8
Tips:
- Choose the right herbs: Different herbs have different flavors, so choose ones that complement the ingredients in your salad. For example, basil and mint are great for summer salads, while thyme and rosemary are better for hearty winter salads.
- Use fresh herbs whenever possible: Fresh herbs have a more intense flavor than dried herbs, so they will give your vinaigrette a more flavorful taste. However, if you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs in a pinch. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs that you would fresh herbs.
- Experiment with different vinegars: There are many different types of vinegar that you can use in a vinaigrette, including white wine vinegar, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and balsamic vinegar. Each type of vinegar has its own unique flavor, so experiment until you find one that you like.
- Add other ingredients to taste: In addition to herbs and vinegar, you can also add other ingredients to your vinaigrette to taste. Some common additions include Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and shallots. You can also add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the vinaigrette sit for a while before using: This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. If you're short on time, you can use the vinaigrette immediately, but it will be even better if you let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Store the vinaigrette in a jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid: This will help to preserve the flavor and prevent the vinaigrette from spoiling. You can store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Herb vinaigrettes are a delicious and versatile way to add flavor to your salads. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're looking for a dressing for your salad, give herb vinaigrette a try.
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