Best 12 Spring Green Salad With Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette Recipes

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In the realm of culinary artistry, there exists a vibrant dish that captivates the senses with its refreshing flavors, vibrant colors, and tantalizing textures. It is a symphony of spring's bounty, a testament to the season's verdant offerings. We embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for "Spring Green Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette," a dish that embodies the essence of springtime. With its delicate greens, tangy citrus dressing, and symphony of textures, this salad promises to awaken your taste buds and transport you to a verdant oasis of culinary delight.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH A CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Martina McBride

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 small shallot, diced (about 3 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 radishes, sliced
1 small tomato, diced
1 green onion, dark green parts only, sliced
1 small avocado, diced
1 head Boston lettuce, torn

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, shallots, Dijon, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until smooth.
  • Add the radishes, tomatoes, green onions and avocado and toss to combine. Then add the lettuce on top.
  • When ready to serve, toss the dressing and other vegetables with the lettuce to coat.

GREEN SALAD WITH CREAMY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature (optional)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, egg yolk, salt and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve immediately.

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

GREEN SALAD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup good olive oil
6 ounces baby arugula or mesclun mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Place the greens in a serving bowl and toss them with enough dressing to moisten. Serve immediately.

SPRING GREEN SALAD



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 to 10 cups (about 1 pound) mixed greens (mesclun, mache, watercress, baby arugula, dandelion; include hydroponic lettuces, sprouts and shoots - pea shoots)
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Wash and dry greens, place in a large bowl. Add chives and season with salt and pepper; drizzle over about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss well to coat. Squeeze lemon juice over the greens and toss again. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 149 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fiber 2.5 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 1 grams

GREEN SALAD WITH CREAMY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 extra-large egg yolk*, at room temperature (see Note)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Toss the greens with enough dressing to moisten and serve immediately.
  • Note: If you're worried about raw egg, just omit it.

GREEN SALAD VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 to 10 cups salad greens or mesclun mix
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the salad to moisten. Toss and serve.

SUMMER SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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This refreshing recipe goes well with grilled fish or chicken. We enjoy the lemon vinaigrette dressing at room temperature, so I make it first and let it rest on the counter while I toss the salad together. -Julie Kirkpatrick, Billlings, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (5-1/2 ounces each) torn mixed salad greens
1 medium red onion, sliced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, onion, mushrooms, raspberries and walnuts. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ALL GREEN SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Leah Koenig

Categories     Salad     Passover     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Basil     Asparagus     Avocado     Cucumber     Sugar Snap Pea     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the salad:
Kosher salt
2 bunches asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), ends trimmed and cut on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 romaine heart, roughly chopped
1 English hothouse cucumber, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
15 basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup torn fresh dill fronds
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette:
  • Whisk shallot, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a medium bowl until combined. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • For the salad:
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; prepare a large bowl of ice water and a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add asparagus to the boiling water and cook until crisp tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and immediately plunge into the ice water until chilled, then use slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to baking sheet to drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, cucumber, avocado, basil, dill, and blanched asparagus. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Serve salad with remaining dressing on the side.

GREEN SALAD WITH LEMON-DILL VINAIGRETTE



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I can't remember where I found this recipe, but it's been pasted into my own hard-copy recipe book (which I used all the time until I discovered RZ). I love hearts of palm but haven't found too many recipes using them, so I make this often. I've served this salad to several people who said they had never even heard of hearts of palm, and they've said they were pleasantly surprised at how much they enjoyed the taste.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 7/8 ounces jars, or can of hearts of palm, drained
1/2 large purple onion, cut into very thin strips
1 roasted sweet red pepper from jar, drained
5 cups mixed baby greens
shaved parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4-1 teaspoon dried dill (to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut hearts of palm (usually found in the canned vegetable section) into 1/2-inch slices. Slice purple onion lengthwise into very thin strips. Cut bell pepper into thin strips.
  • Combine baby lettuce, hearts of palm onion and red pepper in a large salad bowl. Whisk together all ingredients for the salad dressing and toss with salad mixture.
  • Top with shaved Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.8, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 1.6, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 0.3

ITALIAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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For an Italian twist on salad, I mix greens with red onion, mushrooms, olives, pepperoncini, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Add tomatoes and carrots if you like. -Deborah Loop, Clinton Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (1/2 cup vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup assorted olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
8 pepperoncini
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, shredded carrots and grated Parmesan cheese
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss lightly. If desired, add toppings., In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN SALAD WITH BASIC VINAIGRETTE



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This Green Salad with Basic Vinaigrette is the perfect side dish to any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar, (optional)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 mixed greens, such as radicchio, chicory, endive, red leaf, and Boston lettuce

Steps:

  • Clean lettuces by swishing them through a large bowl or sink filled with cool water. After you swish the greens, they will rise to the surface; the sand and sediment will fall to the bottom of the bowl or sink. Once the sand and sediment are washed away, lift greens from water and transfer to a salad spinner; spin until dry.
  • Tear lettuces into bite-sized pieces. If you aren't going to use the greens immediately, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel, transfer to a plastic bag, and refrigerate.
  • Next, make the vinaigrette. Combine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar if using, in a small jar; shake to blend. Add oil, and shake again until emulsified.
  • For best results, use four parts greens to one part dressing and three parts oil to one part acid (vinegar, citrus juice, or a combination of both).

Tips:

  • Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: Spring greens, such as arugula, spinach, and watercress, are at their best in the spring. Look for them at your local farmers market or grocery store.
  • Wash your greens thoroughly: To remove any dirt or grit, wash your greens in a colander under cold water. Be sure to dry them thoroughly before adding them to your salad.
  • Make the vinaigrette ahead of time: The vinaigrette can be made up to 3 days in advance. Just store it in a jar or container in the refrigerator.
  • Add the vinaigrette to the salad just before serving: This will help to prevent the greens from wilting.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or crumbled cheese: This will add extra flavor and color to your salad.

Conclusion:

This spring green salad with creamy lemon vinaigrette is a light and refreshing way to enjoy the flavors of spring. It's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up any leftover greens you have on hand. With its bright and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to become a favorite.

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