Best 8 Salad Greens With Tangy Lemon Dressing Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthy and refreshing way to enjoy your favorite salad greens? Look no further! With this simple recipe, you can create a delicious and tangy lemon dressing that will take your salad to the next level. Made with fresh lemons, olive oil, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this dressing is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. Toss it with your favorite salad greens, and you'll have a light and flavorful meal that's perfect for any occasion.

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

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING



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If you use lovely fresh leaves and dress them properly, even the most basic salad like this one will taste absolutely amazing. The combination of oil and acid in the dressing helps our bodies to absorb more of the nutrients from the greens. Super clever!

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     Sides     Jamie's Food Revolution     Vegetables     Fruit     Quick fixes     Quick & healthy recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 8

SALAD
1 soft round lettuce
1 little gem lettuce
1 small radicchio (or an extra little gem)
a few sprigs of soft mixed fresh herbs, such as basil, flat-leaf parsley, mint
LEMON DRESSING
1 lemon
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, halve the lemon, then squeeze the juice into an empty jam jar, using your fingers to catch any pips.
  • Add the oil and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper to the jar.
  • Put the lid securely on the jar and shake well.
  • Have a taste and see whether you think it needs a bit more lemon juice or oil - you want it to be slightly too acidic, so that it's still nice and zingy once you've dressed your salad leaves.
  • Use a knife to trim the roots away from all the lettuces. Separate out the leaves, throwing any tatty ones away.
  • Pop them in a colander and give them a good wash under cold running water over the sink.
  • Spin them dry in a salad spinner, or wrap in a clean tea towel and shake dry, then pile the leaves into a large salad bowl.
  • Pick and add the herbs to the bowl, discarding the stalks.
  • From a height, drizzle 3 tablespoons of the dressing over the leaves and gently toss together with the tips of your fingers until every leaf is coated - try not to be heavy-handed and don't be tempted to overdress or the leaves will go limp.
  • Have a taste and add a splash more dressing, if needed - remember you can always add more but you can't take it away, so be cautious. Pop the lid securely on the jam jar and keep the leftover dressing in the fridge for another day. Serve the salad straightaway.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 12.2 g fat, SaturatedFat 1.8 g saturated fat, Protein 0.9 g protein, Carbohydrate 1.8 g carbohydrate, Sugar 1.3 g sugar, Sodium 0.09 g salt, Fiber 0.9 g fibre

SALAD GREENS WITH TANGY LEMON DRESSING



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You can double the dressing recipe. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to six weeks in an air tight container.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups torn leaf lettuce (I like red leaf)
1 cup chopped radicchio
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame tahini
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey or 1/2 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine lettuce and radicchio.
  • In a blender, blend remaining ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour over greens and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 38.2, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 1.5

BITTER GREENS SALAD WITH LEMON-MUSTARD DRESSING



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This recipe, adapted from the Los Angeles restaurant Mozza, dresses mixed frisée lightly, with a simple dressing of two kinds of mustard, lemon juice and olive oil. It's done in minutes, and serves as a light, tart side for pretty much any occasion, whether a holiday feast or a weeknight meal.

Provided by Adam Nagourney

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 to 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
black pepper
14 ounces mixed frisée, radicchio and dandelion greens, washed, dried and torn into pieces

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mustards and 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice.
  • While whisking vigorously, drizzle in the olive oil until thickened. Adjust lemon juice to taste, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place greens in a serving bowl and toss with just enough dressing to lightly coat them. Reserve any remaining dressing for another use.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 321 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

GREENS WITH CITRUS DRESSING



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"You don't miss the oil when topping a green salad with this light and tangy homemade dressing," assures Suzanne Schreiber of Keno, Oregon. "It's a refreshing side dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon finely chopped raisins, optional
Torn mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine orange juice, vinegar, honey, water, lemon juice, orange zest and raisins if desired; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPRING GREENS WITH LEMON DRESSING



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Serve up nutritious greens with fresh garlic and lemon flavours for a healthy and versatile side dish

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

250g broccoli , thicker stalks halved
400g spring green , thick stalks removed and shredded
2 garlic cloves , crushed
zest and juice 1 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, mix the garlic, lemon juice and zest, olive oil and some seasoning together. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, then add the broccoli and greens, and cook for about 5 mins until tender. Drain well, then toss through the dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein

CREAMY LEMON-PARMESAN SALAD DRESSING



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Years ago in Florida, I came across an Italian restaurant with a delightful salad dressing. I've never been able to find a substitute so I tried to replicate the dressing. For best results, use homemade mayonnaise. Serve with salad greens.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup homemade mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons lemon zest
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, milk, lemon zest, pepper, and salt in a glass mason jar. Secure lid and shake until dressing is well combined. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 162.5 mg

CREAMY LEMON DRESSING



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This tangy lemony dressing makes a creamy addition to salads or is great drizzled over grilled fish. Try it over a butter lettuce, grape tomatoes, and English cucumber salad. Try substituting plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream.

Provided by Ava Flavah!

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk olive oil into the lemon juice mixture until thickened. Whisk sour cream into the mixture. Transfer the dressing to a sealable container.
  • Refrigerate 15 minutes to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 112.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GREEN SALAD WITH TANGY BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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A tart and tangy dressing turns a basic salad into something special. It works for weeknight dining but is good enough for company and pairs perfectly with just about anything. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and tomatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right greens: Arugula, spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce are all great choices for this salad. You can also use a mix of greens.
  • Wash your greens thoroughly: This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Dry your greens completely: This will help to prevent the dressing from becoming watery.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: You don't want to drown the salad in dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This will help to prevent the greens from wilting.

Conclusion:

This salad is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily dose of greens. It's also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables you have in your fridge. The tangy lemon dressing is the perfect complement to the fresh greens. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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