Best 8 Spring Greens With Citrus Vinaigrette Recipes

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Spring greens, with their vibrant hues and tender texture, are a delightful addition to any culinary repertoire. Their versatility allows for incorporation into a variety of dishes, from salads to soups and even stir-fries. When paired with a tangy citrus vinaigrette, spring greens shine, offering a refreshing and flavorful experience. This article provides a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect spring greens with citrus vinaigrette, exploring different variations to suit diverse preferences and dietary needs.

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CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Tart, tangy and citrusy flavors abound in this quick citrus vinaigrette recipe to whisk together any night of the week you've got the good greens to go with it. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Chill until serving. Just before serving, shake dressing and drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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.

CHARRED GREENS WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, grated, plus 1 unpeeled clove, smashed
1 small baguette, torn into medium pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 white anchovies, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds lacinato kale, ends trimmed
1 pound red endive, halved lengthwise
1 pound escarole, halved lengthwise
1 cup sliced chives (about 1 1/2-inch pieces)
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Set up your grill for even medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, distribute the coals evenly. If using a gas grill, heat both sides evenly.
  • In a small saucepan set on the grill, melt the butter with the clove of smashed garlic. Remove the garlic.
  • Place the torn baguette in a mixing bowl and pour the melted garlic butter over the top. Toss to coat the bread and season with salt and pepper. Put the croutons in a cast-iron pan and place on the grill. Cover the grill and bake until golden brown and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • In the meantime, in a mason jar, add the lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, anchovies, Dijon and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and vigorously shake to combine.
  • Remove the croutons from the grill and set aside. Brush the kale leaves and the cut side of the endive and escarole with some of the lemon vinaigrette. Place on the grill, cut-side down, and char for about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill, slice into bite-sized pieces and put in a large serving bowl. Add the croutons and chives and dress with the remainder of the vinaigrette. Add Parmesan and toss to combine. Serve.

MIXED FRUIT AND SPRING GREENS WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE-ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15-ounce) can Mandarin oranges
5 ounces pre-washed spring greens
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
1/2 pint blueberries
1/4 cup Champagne wine vinegar
1/3 cup reserved Mandarin orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Drain Mandarin oranges and reserve juice. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and fruit. Set aside.
  • To make the dressing, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine vinegar, 1/3 cup reserved Mandarin juice, salt, and sugar. Gently heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in white chocolate until melted. Set aside to cool. Do not refrigerate, as white chocolate will set.
  • Before serving, slowly whisk in olive oil. Spoon desired amount over salad and toss. Serve remaining dressing on side.

SPRING GREENS WITH ORANGE-FENNEL VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Miriyam Glazer

Categories     Citrus     Leafy Green     Nut     Side     No-Cook     Passover     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Orange     Fennel     Spring     Kosher     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup fresh blood orange juice or fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons (packed) grated orange peel
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh fennel bulb
2 tablespoons chopped fennel fronds
3 blood oranges or seedless oranges
12 cups torn assorted salad greens (such as arugula, watercress, mâche, and endive) or 1 1/2 five-ounce bags mixed baby greens
1 cup chopped green onions
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk orange juice, shallots, thyme, orange peel, and honey in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil, then fennel and fennel fronds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.)
  • Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Working over bowl, cut between membranes to release orange segments from pith.
  • Combine assorted greens, green onions, and toasted walnuts in large bowl. Drain orange segments and add to salad. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

SPRING SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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This is a tender, delicate salad, perfect for the first real day of spring. Any mix of attractive, soft-leafed lettuces will do. Don't substitute different flowers unless you are sure your choices are edible.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon fresh grapefruit juice
1/2 tablespoon champagne vinegar
4 tablespoons avocado oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 handfuls perella
2 handfuls radicchio caesar
2 handfuls lollo biondo
6 pansies
6 nasturtiums
6 borage blossoms

Steps:

  • Whisk together the juice, vinegar, and oil; season to taste. Toss greens with this dressing, and top with flowers.

SPRING GREENS WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Citrus juices and orange peel add a burst of flavor to salad greens when tossed with this home-made vinaigrette.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
4 (5 ounce) bags baby salad greens

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch, SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until mixture thickens. Set-aside until cool (approx. 10 minutes).
  • Place orange juice, lime juice, vinegar and grated orange peel in blender. Mix briefly on high.
  • Turn blender on low and drizzle canola oil into juice mixture. Add starch mixture to juice mixture and briefly blend on low.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss finished dressing with greens. Refrigerate remaining dressing up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 247.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CITRUS-BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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This dressing is lovely yellow color, and we use it on a mixed green salad (mixed Romaine and European greens), tossed with small broccoli and cauliflower florets, raisins or sweetened dried cranberries, and shredded Cheddar or crumbled Gorgonzola cheese. The sweet-tart zestiness of the dressing perks up the salad! The yield depends on how much salad dressing you prefer. For us, this recipe makes enough dressing for about 4 large salads.

Provided by Karen R.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ lemon, zested
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon honey
⅛ cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, honey, basil, and vinegar. Seal and shake well. Chill 2 hours in the refrigerator. Strain basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 291.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh spring greens: Look for greens that are brightly colored and crisp, with no signs of wilting or bruising.
  • Wash the greens thoroughly: Use cold water to rinse the greens and remove any dirt or debris.
  • Dry the greens thoroughly: Use a salad spinner or pat the greens dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
  • Make the vinaigrette ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Use a microplane to zest the citrus fruits: This will give you the finest zest and the most flavor.
  • Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings as needed: You may want to add more citrus juice, honey, or salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the greens with the vinaigrette just before serving: This will help to prevent the greens from wilting.
  • Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

Spring greens with citrus vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet and tangy citrus flavors, crunchy greens, and creamy avocado is sure to please everyone at the table. This salad is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

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