Best 16 Mixed Salad Vinaigrette Recipes

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Mixed salad vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can be used to enhance the flavors of a variety of fresh salads. There are many different recipes for mixed salad vinaigrette, each with its own unique flavor profile. Some popular variations include classic vinaigrette, honey mustard vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, and Caesar dressing. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing dressing or a more robust and flavorful one, there is a mixed salad vinaigrette recipe out there to suit your taste.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

SEARED AHI TUNA AND SALAD OF MIXED GREENS WITH WASABI VINAIGRETTE



Seared Ahi Tuna and Salad of Mixed Greens with Wasabi Vinaigrette image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 14m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ahi tuna steak, 6 ounces
2 teaspoons five-spice powder, available on spice aisle
1 teaspoon grill seasoning, such as Montreal Steak Seasoning, or salt and coarse pepper
Cooking spray or vegetable oil, for brushing the grill pan
5 ounces, half a sack, mixed prewashed baby salad greens
2 radishes, sliced
1/4 European cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons -virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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 GREEN SALAD WITH DIJON VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Green Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette image

Dress up a bag of lettuce, and you have a side salad for six in no time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Dash salt and pepper
1 bag (5 oz) spring lettuce mix
1 cup grape tomatoes, each cut in half lengthwise
1 cup sliced (1/8 inch) seeded peeled cucumber
1 cup sliced (1/8 inch) halved red onion

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix mustard, vinegar and sugar with wire whisk. Gradually add oil, beating constantly until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In large salad bowl, place salad ingredients. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss gently to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

MIXED BERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Mixed Berry Spinach Salad With Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: baby spinach, strawberry, blueberry, red onion, sweet apple, candied walnuts, strawberry, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, feta cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 oz baby spinach
1 cup strawberry, sliced
½ cup blueberry
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 sweet apple, cored, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup candied walnuts, chopped
1 cup strawberry
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅔ cup feta cheese, as desired

Steps:

  • For the dressing, push a straw through the strawberries from the tip to the green top to remove the hull. (Or you can cut it off with a knife!)
  • Add the rest of the dressing ingredients.
  • Blend until smooth. Refrigerate.
  • Cut strawberries, apple, and onion into slices.
  • Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to coat. (Spinach wilts easily, don't add dressing until ready to eat!)
  • Sprinkle feta cheese on top and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 17 grams

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Green Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup sherry vinegar
1 large clove garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 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 (4.5-ounce) bag mixed baby greens, rinsed and spun dried
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Blend the vinegar, garlic, oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a blender until the garlic is finely chopped. With the blender running, slowly blend in the oil.
  • Toss the baby greens, bell pepper, olives, and cheese with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and black pepper, and serve.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH ROQUEFORT VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Green Salad with Roquefort Vinaigrette image

Provided by Tom Seawell

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Tomato     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Blue Cheese     Dried Fruit     Pecan     Spring     Bon Appétit     San Francisco     California     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups mixed baby greens
8 ounces plum tomatoes, seeded, diced
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried currants
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Combine baby greens, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, cranberries and pecans in large bowl. Whisk olive oil and vinegar in small bowl until blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in Roquefort cheese. Toss salad with dressing and serve.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Green Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette image

This is so quick and easy but the flavors are outstanding. You can put this salad together in a snap...the combination of the greens, fresh strawberries, feta and walnuts is great paired with the strawberry-balsamic vinaigrette. Adapted from a Bon Appetit recipe submitted by Judy Wilkins.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Berries

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb strawberry, hulled and halved (do not use frozen)
5 ounces mixed baby greens
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar (or you can use 2 packets of your favorite artificial sweetener)

Steps:

  • Mash enough strawberries to measure 1/3 cup. Place in a blender with the oil, vinegar and sugar and blend until well combined. Season dressing with salt and pepper, if desired.
  • In a large bowl, combine the greens, remaining strawberries, feta cheese and walnuts. Add the dressing; toss to coat and serve immediately.

PEAR, TOASTED WALNUT AND MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE-CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Pear, Toasted Walnut and Mixed Green Salad with Champagne-Cranberry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup halved walnuts
1/2 cup Champagne
1/2 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
6 cups mixed lettuce greens
2 pears, cored and diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Toast walnuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat (it will take about 3 minutes).
  • In a small saucepan, combine Champagne, cranberry sauce, shallots, Dijon mustard and oil. Whisk together. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Simmer until reduced to about 1/3 cup (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Place greens in a large bowl. Top with pears, toasted walnuts and dried cranberries. Drizzle over cranberry vinaigrette just before serving.

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



Mixed Greens Salad With Pears, Goat Cheese, and Fig Vinaigrette image

I love figs, so when I found this recipe I knew I had to try it. The vinaigrette came out very thick, so I had to adapt it to suit my needs. Pared with the goat cheese and pears, this was wonderful. The vinaigrette's sweet-tart taste makes it well suited for a marinade for grilled or roasted pork and chicken.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
5 dried black figs, stemmed and coarsely chopped
10 tablespoons water (1/2 cup plus 2 T)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 1/2 cups bosc pears, thinly sliced
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
candied walnuts (optional)
grape tomatoes, chopped (optional)

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 GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups whole cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
1 pinch sugar
1 (5-ounce) bag spring salad mix (recommended: Fresh Express)
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 (5-ounce) bag herbed croutons

Steps:

  • Heat the cranberry and orange juice in a small saucepan, over medium heat until it boils. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Strain cranberry mixture into a large bowl using a fine mesh strainer. Whisk in vinaigrette and sugar until well combined.
  • Add salad mix and half the dressing into a large bowl and toss with tongs until lettuce is coated. Add tomatoes and cucumber slices and gently toss. Add more dressing if necessary. Transfer to serving platter and top with croutons.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH DATE-WALNUT VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Green Salad with Date-Walnut Vinaigrette image

Dates help balance this salad with their sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup walnut halves (about 4 ounces)
5 ounces dates, pitted
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head green-leaf lettuce
1 head red Bibb lettuce
3 heads Belgian endive (about 12 ounces)
4 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in oven until golden and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool.
  • In a food processor, pulse 5 dates, mustard, and vinegar until pureed. With the machine running, slowly pour oil through feed tube. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Quarter remaining dates lengthwise. Into a large bowl, tear lettuce and endive into bite-size pieces; add spinach, dates, and walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

MIXED BERRY SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Mixed Berry Salad With Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by á-51103

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dressing:
5 oz. baby spinach leaves
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 sweet apple, cored, halved, and thinly sliced
1 cup candied walnuts, chopped
1 cup strawberries
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Garnish:
Feta cheese

Steps:

  • For the dressing, push a straw through the strawberries from the tip to the green top to remove the hull. (Or you can cut it off with a knife!) Add the rest of the dressing ingredients, and blend until smooth. Refrigerate. Cut strawberries, apple, and onion into slices. Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to coat. (Spinach wilts easily, don't add dressing until ready to eat!) Sprinkle feta cheese on top and serve.

MIXED-GREENS SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME VINAIGRETTE



Mixed-Greens Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette image

A Betty Crocker cookbook shares a low-carb recipe! This gem, powered by vitamins A and C, is ready in just 15 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 or 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens
1 cup raspberries
1/2 small jicama, peeled, cut into julienne strips (1 cup)
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)
Lime wedges, if desired

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

MIXED-BEET SALAD WITH CURRY VINAIGRETTE



Mixed-Beet Salad with Curry Vinaigrette image

Red, yellow, and Chiogga beets combine in this fantastic salad from chef Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound medium red beets, washed and dried
1 pound medium Chiogga beets, washed and dried
1 pound medium yellow beets, washed and dried
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly ground pepper
6 sprigs fresh thyme
Curry Vinaigrette
1 Granny Smith apple

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place beets in a large bowl; add olive oil, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Season with pepper and toss to combine. Wrap each beet individually in parchment paper-lined aluminum foil, with some of the olive oil mixture and a sprig of thyme. Transfer to oven and roast until tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove foil and let cool slightly before peeling. Using an apple corer, cut each beet into as many cylinder shapes as possible. Alternatively, cut beets into quarters. Place each variety of beet in individual bowls and toss each with some of the vinaigrette.
  • Using the julienne blade on a mandoline, carefully julienne apple.
  • Divide beets evenly between 4 serving plates. If beets are cylindrical, stand beets up on plate. Garnish with apple slices and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

MIXED SALAD VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Salad Vinaigrette image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups mixed salad greens like romaine, red-leaf lettuce, escarole, Boston, arugula, endive or frisee or mesclun
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make sure you have enough different greens to provide a salad of varied texture and color. Wash and dry greens thoroughly in a salad spinner. Tear the leaves with your hands; if the leaves are small, use them whole.
  • In a large salad bowl, place mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend well.
  • Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking with a wire whisk until well blended. Since vinegar varies greatly in strength, taste to see if the vinaigrette has enough punch. Add more vinegar if necessary.
  • Add the greens, toss well with the vinaigrette and serve with the tuna.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 252 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

MIXED SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup salad oil
Salt and black pepper
2 heads romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes
1 red onion

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, oil, salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Chop the romaine lettuce and place in a large bowl. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and the red onion into thin slices and add to the bowl. Just before serving, toss the salad with the mustard vinaigrette.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Mixed Green Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette image

This colorful salad is a bright and tasty introduction to a special meal. Dried cranberries and tart apples along with glazed walnuts and rich blue cheese add interest to the mix.-Gretchen Farr, Port Orford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
SALAD:
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
1 medium tart apple, chopped
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup glazed walnuts
2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 10 minutes., Cool slightly. Place the cranberry mixture, vinegar and mustard in a blender; cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, in a large bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, cranberries and walnuts. Drizzle with 1 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Choose a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making a mixed salad. Try different combinations of ingredients and dressings until you find one that you love.
  • Make sure your dressing is well-balanced. A good dressing should have a balance of acid, oil, salt, and sweetness.
  • Don't overdress your salad. A little dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.
  • Serve your salad immediately. Salad is best when it's fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the dressing and salad separately and assemble just before serving.

Conclusion:

Mixed salads are a healthy and refreshing way to enjoy a variety of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. They are also incredibly versatile and can be easily customized to your liking. With a little planning and effort, you can create a mixed salad that is both delicious and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give mixed salad a try. You won't be disappointed.

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