Best 5 Soft Herb Salad Recipes

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Soft herb salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Made with a variety of fresh herbs, such as basil, mint, and cilantro, soft herb salad is a great way to add flavor and nutrition to your diet. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a side dish to accompany your main course, soft herb salad is a delicious and versatile option. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for soft herb salad, providing you with the information you need to create a flavorful and healthy salad that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY HERB SALAD



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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.

SOFT HERB SALAD



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In addition to how nice it looks, the beauty of this herb salad is that it can be as sweet or as pungent as you like, served in a big heap as a fresh first course, or a small pile as a refreshing side dish, or as a palate cleanser with a cheese course. It is especially energizing when served alongside heavy winter feasts:The leaf-green herbs, pink peppercorns and buttery golden almonds perk up the browns of roasts and braises. Picking the herbs and cleaning them is a finicky task, but can be done a day or two before.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings (can be doubled)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cilantro leaves
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup small dill sprigs
1 cup basil or mint leaves
1 cup arugula leaves
2 cups purslane, mâche or hearts of Boston lettuce leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup sliced almonds
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red chile flakes or 1/2 teaspoon crushed pink peppercorns (optional)
3 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, more to taste

Steps:

  • Up to a day before serving, wash the herbs and greens: Fill a large bowl or clean sink with plenty of cold water. Immerse the leaves, swish around to loosen any dirt, then gently lift out. Dry in a salad spinner or by spreading them on clean kitchen towels. (If working ahead, refrigerate the dry leaves in sealed plastic bags or containers. Add a paper towel to each bag to absorb excess water.)
  • Melt butter in a frying pan until it sizzles. Add almonds. Sauté over low heat, until the almonds are golden and the butter is browned. Lift out almonds and drain on paper towels, reserving butter. (Butter can be kept for 1 day. Melt and cool again before assembling salad.)
  • When ready to serve, place greens in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, chile flakes, almonds, cooking butter, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss gently and season to taste, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 160, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 157 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

SOFT HERB SALAD



Soft Herb Salad image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 heads Bibb or little gem lettuce
1/2 cup whole herbs, such as lovage, parsley and basil leaves
1/4 cup chives, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice and Dijon in a large mixing bowl. Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking continuously. Season with salt and pepper. Roughly tear the lettuce into another large bowl and add the herbs. Drizzle half the dressing along the sides of the bowl (not directly on top of the salad), then gently toss everything to coat in the dressing. Taste for seasoning here, adding additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

ORIENTAL GRILLED BEEF, CUCUMBER, SOY AND SOFT HERB SALAD



Oriental Grilled Beef, Cucumber, Soy and Soft Herb Salad image

This is from the Weekend magazine's FOOD column titled "Pure and simple" (Jan 30'04 issue). Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

600 g filet of beef, trimmed
200 ml vegetable oil
60 ml soy sauce
60 ml oyster sauce
4 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and crushed
15 g fresh coriander leaves, washed and chopped
2 red chilies, split,de-seeded and roughly chopped
20 ml sesame oil
1 cucumber, peeled,split lengthways and de-seeded
40 g mixed herbs (chervil, tarragon, chives and flat leaf parsley)
250 g salad leaves
1 ripe avocado
8 cherry tomatoes
20 g bean sprouts
80 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 180C.
  • Mix all the ingredients for the marinade together.
  • Roll the trimmed beef in it.
  • Allow to marinate for 1-2 hours.
  • Turn it over every 15 minutes.
  • Slice the cucumber very thinly.
  • Split the cherry tomatoes in half.
  • Remove the beef from the marinade.
  • Wipe all the ingredients off the beef.
  • Heat a grill pan.
  • Add a tbsp.
  • of vegetable oil.
  • Grill the beef on all sides.
  • Roast in it your oven as you desire.
  • Take a bowl and in it mix all the ingredients, except the avocado, together for the salad.
  • Add the dressing.
  • Mix well.
  • Allow the beef to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Mix the salad and dressing together and season.
  • Arrange the salad on to the plate.
  • Slice the avocado lengthwise.
  • Lay some pieces on to the salad.
  • Arrange the warm beef next to it.
  • Serve and enjoy!
  • COOKING TIP: Sealing meat in a very hot grill pan prior to roasting will make sure it remains juicy.
  • Always use your fingers or a palette knife or tongs to turn the meat.
  • Never use a fork as it will pierce the meat and result in leaking out of its juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.8, Fat 73, SaturatedFat 9.8, Sodium 1617.1, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 5

HERBED POTATO SALAD



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A superhealthy accompaniment to any summer meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

800g waxy new potatoes , such as Charlotte or Nicola
4 tsp Dijon mustard
4 tsp white wine vinegar
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp each chopped fresh chives , parsley and tarragon (or other herbs you like)
a bed of green salad leaves , to serve

Steps:

  • Steam or boil the whole potatoes until tender when pierced. Remove and set aside to cool a little.
  • Mix the mustard and vinegar in a big serving bowl until smooth, add the oil and season to taste if you want, then mix again until blended.
  • Slice the potatoes and toss together with the herbs in the bowl of dressing. Serve on a bed of leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.44 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs will give your salad the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount since they are more concentrated.
  • Chop the herbs finely: This will help them distribute their flavor throughout the salad.
  • Use a variety of herbs: This will give your salad a more complex flavor. Some good combinations include basil, oregano, and thyme; cilantro, mint, and lime; or parsley, chives, and tarragon.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will overpower the delicate flavor of the herbs. A simple vinaigrette or lemon dressing is a good choice.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little dressing goes a long way. You can always add more dressing later if needed.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Herbs will lose their flavor quickly, so it's best to serve the salad as soon as it's made.

Conclusion:

A soft herb salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy fresh herbs. With a few simple tips, you can make a salad that is both flavorful and healthy. So next time you're looking for a light and easy meal, give a soft herb salad a try.

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