Best 9 Leafy Herb Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful leafy herb salad recipe? Look no further! In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating a delicious and nutritious salad bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh leafy herbs. Whether you're a seasoned salad maker or just starting out, we've got you covered. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be able to whip up a salad that will impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HERB SALAD



Herb Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stemmed (about 3 cups)
1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed (about 3 cups)
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
1 bunch fresh tarragon, stemmed (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup arugula leaves
1 fennel bulb, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
Edible flowers, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well mixed. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the herbs, arugula, and fennel. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss the salad with enough dressing to coat. Sprinkle with edible flowers and serve.

LEAFY HERB SALAD



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This salad is ideal for Thanksgiving or other huge, rich meals, something to nibble on between bites of sour cream potatoes and buttered stuffing. It's more of an idea than a recipe, so feel free to riff on the greens and herbs involved. It should have about a 1:1 ratio of salad greens to herbs, and be very lemony, with plenty of salt.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups spicy greens, such as arugula, mizuna or torn mustard greens
Leaves and tender stems from 1 bunch parsley
Leaves and tender stems from 1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch chives, coarsely chopped
1 to 2 cups mint or dill leaves (optional)
1 lemon
Flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine greens in a large bowl, along with parsley, cilantro and chives. Add mint or dill leaves, if you have them on hand. (It's fine if you don't, but the more the merrier.)
  • Zest lemon over the greens, then halve and squeeze lemon juice all over everything. Season with flaky salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, and finish with a good drizzle of olive oil. The salad should be lightly oiled, and heavy on the flaky salt and lemon juice.

EASY HERB SALAD



Easy Herb Salad image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup fresh dill leaves
1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 big handfuls baby green mix (about 4 cups)
1 small shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Add the dill, tarragon, parsley, basil and baby greens to a large salad bowl.
  • Whisk together the shallot, champagne vinegar and Dijon mustard. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Dress the salad immediately before serving and toss.

BUTTER LETTUCE AND HERB SALAD



Butter Lettuce and Herb Salad image

This salad can be made in advance to save time by assembling the greens and making the vinaigrette. Refrigerate them separately for up to several hours and combine just before serving. Adapted from a website that specializes in making life simpler.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Vegan

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large fennel bulb, halved, cored, and very thinly sliced
3 heads butter lettuce or 3 heads boston lettuce, torn into pieces
1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves, torn into pieces
4 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
pecorino romano cheese, shaved (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl add the fennel, lettuce, tarragon and scallion. Set aside.
  • Add lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and whisk together.
  • While whisking constantly, slowly add the oil. When well combined pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the Pecorino if desired and serve immediately.

ITALIAN LEAFY GREEN SALAD



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Grapeseed oil is the secret to this salad. If you cannot find it, use olive oil. Preparation time is 15 Minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups romaine lettuce - torn, washed and dried
1 cup torn escarole
1 cup torn radicchio
1 cup torn red leaf lettuce
¼ cup chopped green onions
½ red bell pepper, sliced into rings
½ green bell pepper, sliced in rings
12 cherry tomatoes
¼ cup grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine, escarole, radicchio, red-leaf, scallions, red pepper, green pepper and cherry tomatoes.
  • Whisk together the grapeseed oil, basil, vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Pour over salad, toss and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 14.9 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

BUTTER LETTUCE AND RADISH SALAD WITH FRESH SPRING HERBS



Butter Lettuce and Radish Salad with Fresh Spring Herbs image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Herb     Vegetable     Appetizer     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Avocado     Radish     Spring     Shower     Healthy     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 small heads of butter lettuce, outer leaves removed
4 thinly sliced radishes
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup assorted whole fresh herb leaves (such as tarragon, chervil, parsley, and cilantro)

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, and mustard in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cut cores from heads of lettuce, keeping heads intact; rinse and dry. Arrange 1 head of lettuce on each of 2 plates, forming rose shape. Tuck radish and avocado slices between lettuce leaves. Scatter fresh herb leaves over lettuce on each plate. Drizzle salad with dressing and serve.

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FIGS AND HERBS



Mixed Greens Salad with Figs and Herbs image

Using fresh herbs brings bursts of flavor, and the fresh figs add a touch of sweetness.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 fresh figs
8 cups mixed salad greens
½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
¼ cup flat-leaf Italian parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl and set dressing aside.
  • Quarter figs vertically; cut quarters in 1/2, and then into slices.
  • Toss mixed greens, figs, pecans, parsley, mint, dill, and green onion together in a large bowl. Pour dressing over greens and toss. Sprinkle feta cheese over salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 150.1 mg, Sugar 10 g

LEAFY NO-LETTUCE SALAD



Leafy No-Lettuce Salad image

Provided by Oliver Strand

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Herb     Nut     High Fiber     Lunch     Blue Cheese     Nectarine     Tree Nut     Almond     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced shallot
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (or more) olive oil
3 nectarines, plums, or peaches, halved, pitted, thinly sliced
1 cup (scant) almonds, pistachios, or hazelnuts (about 4 ounces), toasted, chopped
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)
8 cups mixed leafy greens (such as purslane, mâche, baby kale, watercress, and tatsoi)
1 1/2 cups chervil sprigs
1 cup (packed) assorted tender herb leaves (such as anise hyssop, tarragon, and mint)

Steps:

  • Mix lemon juice and shallot in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Let macerate for 30 minutes. Whisk in 1/4 cup oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisk in more oil if dressing is too tart.
  • Arrange nectarine slices on a serving platter. Scatter almonds and blue cheese over. Combine all greens and herbs in a large bowl. Add dressing to coat (amount needed will vary depending on greens used). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss greens and arrange over nectarine mixture.

HERB SALAD WITH FETA



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Using two kinds of parsley -- flat-leaf and curly-leaf -- brings a variety of textures to this salad. But it's also fine to choose just one, as long as you have two cups total.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup firmly packed fresh curly-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
1 small head Boston lettuce (9 ounces), torn into bite-size pieces
2 ounces (1/3 cup) feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Whisk together oil and lemon juice in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add flat-leaf parsley, curly-leaf parsley, mint, and lettuce; toss to combine. Garnish with cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender leafy herbs: This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your salad.
  • Wash the herbs thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or debris. You can use a salad spinner to dry the herbs quickly and easily.
  • Chop the herbs finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the salad.
  • Use a variety of herbs: This will add depth and complexity to the flavor of your salad. Some good combinations include basil, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme.
  • Dress the salad lightly: A simple vinaigrette or lemon-herb dressing is all you need to enhance the flavor of the herbs without overpowering them.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Leafy herb salads are best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make the salad ahead of time, store the herbs and dressing separately and toss them together just before serving.

Conclusion:

Leafy herb salads are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the many benefits of fresh herbs. They are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and phytonutrients, which can help to boost your immune system, improve your digestion, and reduce your risk of chronic diseases. In addition, leafy herb salads are a great way to add variety and flavor to your meals. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, reach for some fresh herbs and get creative!

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