Best 20 Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

SEARED AHI TUNA AND SALAD OF MIXED GREENS WITH WASABI VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Coat your steak with a combination of five-spice powder and grill seasoning or salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan or griddle over high heat. Spray grill surface or wipe with a thin layer of oil. Add tuna steak to the hot cooking surface and sear tuna 2 minutes on each side. Remove tuna from heat.
• Combine greens, radishes and cucumber in a bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk wasabi, vinegar and soy sauce. Whisk in oil to combine dressing. Drizzle dressing over your salad and toss to coat evenly. Slice tuna on an angle and arrange on the salad.

MIXED GREENS AND CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat, cook almonds in 2 teaspoons oil until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Add 1 tablespoon honey and cinnamon; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes longer or until almonds are glazed and golden brown. Spoon almonds onto a greased foil-lined baking sheet, separating almonds into a single layer as much as possible. Set aside to cool., In a food processor, combine the lemon juice, zest, mustard, salt and remaining honey. Cover and pulse until well blended. While processing, gradually add remaining oil in a steady stream. Process until thickened., In a large serving bowl, combine mixed greens, strawberries and citrus sections. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with glazed almonds.

MIXED GREENS AND FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, mixed together mixed greens, mushrooms, zucchini and fruit.
• In a jar combine the dressing ingredients; cover and shake until combined.
• Pour over salad just before serving, toss to coat.

MIXED GREENS AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apple and feta cheese. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the salad dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine.

FRUITED MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

CRUNCHY APPLE MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH PEARS, GOAT CHEESE, AND FIG VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine balsamic vinegar and figs in a small saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1/3 cup: about 5 minutes.
• Combine the fig mixture, water, and lemon juice in a blender, and process until smooth.
• Place the fig mixture in a small bowl. Stir in shallots, thyme, and garlic. Add olive oil and salt; stir well with a whisk.
• To serve: Drizzle enough dressing on the greens to coat. Place the greens on 6 salad plates and top with pear and goat cheese.

MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice and olive oil in a large bowl, stir.
• Add mixed salad greens and toss.
• Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.

MIXED GREENS' SALAD WITH APPLES AND MAPLE-WALNUT OIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In small glass bowl, prepare salad dressing first and set aside.
• Use salad spinner to remove excess moisture from the greens.
• *In large non-reactive serving bowl place the sliced apples and toss them with a little bit of apple cider to halt oxidizing.
• Next, add the salad greens, a few tablespoons of the salad dressing and toss gently again with tongs to mix.
• Serve remaining salad dressing on side along with the toasted walnuts if using.
• *For best results, cut up apples and toss with the vinegar right before serving.

MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss greens, tomato and cucumber. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over salad and toss. Serve immediately.

TURKEY-MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, KIWI AND CASHEWS IN HONEY-SESAME DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut turkey into bite-size pieces and set aside.
• Arrange the mixed greens on salad plates or large serving platter. Top with turkey, strawberries, kiwi, and cashews.
• In a small bowl, whisk together broth, honey, sesame oil, and honey mustard. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Pour mixture over turkey and spinach salad.

PRUNE, ORANGE, FENNEL, AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until prunes are soft and juice is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 6 minutes. Transfer prunes to bowl; reserve juice. Chill prunes until cold, about 2 hours. Cut into quarters.
• Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Working over bowl to catch juice and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release segments. Combine 2 tablespoons orange juice from bowl, oil, vinegar, grated orange peel, and reserved prune juice; whisk to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Gently toss orange segments, minced red onion, 1 tablespoon fennel fronds, and 1 tablespoon dressing in medium bowl. Combine mixed greens, onion rings, and fennel bulbs in large bowl. Toss with remaining dressing. Divide salad among 4 plates. Top with prunes and orange mixture.

REFRESHING CITRUS, MIXED GREENS, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing as much of the pith as possible. Remove any seeds and slice the oranges very thinly. Peel and slice the avocado.
• To make the vinaigrette, combine all the ingredients in a mason jar and shake well. Dip a piece of the greens into the mixture to taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
• Divide the salad greens among four plates (or use a large shallow bowl for group service). Place the sliced oranges and the avocado slices on top of the greens. Add the pomegranate arils and the toasted nuts. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on the avocado slices (if using).
• Drizzle some of the vinaigrette over the salad or serve.

MIXED GREENS, PINEAPPLE & PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the vinaigrette. Fit food processor with steel knife blade. With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube; process until finely chopped. Add cilantro, shallots, serrano pepper, orange juice and lime juice; process until pureed.
• With machine running, pour olive oil through feed tube in slow, steady stream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 3/4 cup vinaigrette. Set aside.
• For the salad, slice pineapple into 8 rings. Lightly coat a large grill pan with non-stick cooking spray, then grill pineapple over medium heat until lightly caramelized, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Combine greens and onions in a large bowl. Drizzle cilantro lime vinaigrette over greens and toss until well mixed. Arrange dressed greens on individual serving plates. Top each plate with a grilled pineapple ring, crumbled goat cheese and chipotle-glazed pecans.

MIXED-GREENS SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake vinaigrette ingredients. Shake again before using.
• In large bowl, toss salad greens, raspberries, jicama, onions and vinaigrette. Just before serving, squeeze juice from lime wedges lightly over salad.

ORANGE CHICKEN AND MIXED GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Mix 2/3 cup orange juice, honey, 3 garlic cloves, minced thyme and orange peel in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover and chill overnight, turning occasionally.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
• Boil reserved marinade in heavy small saucepan until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Cut oranges between membranes to release segments. (Chicken, reduced marinade and orange segments can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover separately and store at room temperature. Rewarm marinade before using.)
• Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot and remaining 1/4 cup orange juice and garlic clove in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Combine greens, bell pepper and orange segments in a very large bowl. Toss with dressing. Arrange greens in center of large platter.

TURKEY/CHICKEN MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH KIWI AND STRAWBERRIES IN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together broth, honey, sesame oil, and honey mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let sit for 30 minutes.
• Cut chicken or turkey into bite sized pieces and set aside.
• Arrange the greens on a salad plate or large serving platter. Top with turkey/chicken, kiwi, strawberries, and cashews. Pour the dressing mixture over the salad and enjoy!

MIXED BITTER GREENS AND KUMQUAT SALAD WITH ANCHOVY VINAGAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:
• With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube of processor and chop finely. Add anchovies, fresh lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard; blend well. Gradually add extravirgin olive oil, blending until vinaigrette is smooth. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
• For salad:
• Combine romaine pieces, Belgian endive strips, baby arugula, and kumquats in large bowl. Toss salad with enough vinaigrette to coat and serve.

BONNIE'S GRILLED PEARS AND MIXED GREENS FALL SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the grill on low heat. Wash the greens and drain. This recipe serves two. Mix the dressing by whisking together the vinegar and honey. Add the olive oil in a thin stream whisking it constantly and then add the salt and pepper to taste. Use as much or less to your taste when serving. Choose ripe but firm pears for this dish. Peel and core the pears. Brush the pear halves with the olive oil (vegetable oil is okay) Grill on both sides until just soft. About 5 minutes each side. Place greens individual in two large bowls, and add the mixed greens. Add the grilled pears, blue cheese and pecans to the top of the mixed greens and drizzle with the dressing. Enjoy!

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH GRILLED HALLOUMI AND ANAHEIM CHILIS

Steps:

• Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small non-reactive bowl.
• Seed and stem the anaheim chilies.
• Toss chilies in olive oil with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Cover a small plate with a thin layer of olive oil and dip the slices of the halloumi cheese.
• Preheat grill or stove top grill pan until it is very hot. Grill tomatoes and prepared chilies, then cheese *just* until it shows grill marks. Remove cheese before it melts.
• Place the spring mix on a plate and add grilled tomatoes and chilies.
• Finally, garnish salad with halloumi cheese squares on top and pass the dressing.