Best 12 Tangy Tossed Salad Recipes

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In the realm of delightful and refreshing dishes, tangy tossed salad stands as a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds and elevates any dining experience. Whether you seek a vibrant side dish to complement a hearty meal or a light and wholesome lunch, this captivating salad promises to deliver a burst of flavors that will invigorate your senses and leave you craving more. As you embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect tangy tossed salad, let us guide you through a world of crisp greens, tangy dressings, and delectable toppings, ensuring that your salad creation becomes a masterpiece of taste and texture.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY TOSSED SALAD



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This colorful salad features a delicious vinaigrette dressing made with stock pantry items. When you don't have much time to get dinner on the table, use prepackages salad greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn salad greens
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; cover and shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine greens and tomatoes. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD



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This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Provided by Toni Bankson

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

TANGY AND TOSSED SALAD



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups arugula leaves, washed
2 cups watercress leaves, washed
1/2 cup thinly sliced button mushrooms
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together, the sherry vinegar, olive oil, cracked black pepper and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl add all the remaining ingredients. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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The absolute BEST Creamy Pasta Salad made with broccoli, cucumbers, olives, cheese, red onion, red pepper, and broccoli then tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. This is the perfect pasta salad for parties and potlucks!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package Ditalini pasta (or whatever pasta you have on hand)
1 cup broccoli florets (chopped)
1/2 red onion (minced)
1 red bell pepper (minced)
1 cucumber (diced)
1 (3.8 ounce) can sliced olives (drained)
1 cup block Colby Jack cheese (cubed)
1 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
  • Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
  • Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
  • Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

QUICK TOSSED SALAD



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Your family will love this speedy salad with a variety of fresh ingredients. If you don't have Italian dressing, use whatever dressing you have on hand.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head romaine lettuce, torn
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
Bottled Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Toss the first six ingredients in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over all and toss lightly to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

TANGY POTATO SALAD



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Make and share this Tangy Potato Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evie3234

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs new potatoes, washed
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon
1 stalk celery, sliced thin
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes in their skins in boiling salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Mix together the vinegar and mustard, then slowly whisk in the oil.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle slice into a large bowl.
  • Add the onion to the potatoes and pour the combined vinegar, mustard and oil mixture over them.
  • Season, then toss gently to combine.
  • Leave to stand at least 1/2 an hour.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise and tarragon, gently stir in to the potatoes along with the celery.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 49.2, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.3

TANGY TABBOULEH SALAD



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Tabbouleh is traditionally made with tomatoes, onions, parsley, and mint; this version was created with a mixture of our favorite vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup bulgur wheat
2 ears fresh corn or 1 cup frozen
3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/4-inch long pieces
1/2 (about 1 cup) fennel bulb, julienned
3 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cover bulgur with 3 cups boiling water. Let stand 45 minutes. Drain well; return to bowl. Meanwhile, cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green and crisp, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to ice water to cool; drain and pat dry. Cut kernels off cobs, and cook in boiling water, 3 minutes; drain and let cool.
  • Add asparagus, corn, fennel, scallions, and cilantro to bulgur; toss to combine.
  • In a bowl, whisk lime juice, sour cream, oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over salad; toss. Serve at room temperature, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 208 g

TOSSED STEAK SALAD WITH SPICY GARLIC DRESSING



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Spicy garlic dressing flavors a dinner salad of grilled steak and greens.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1 beef boneless top sirloin steak (1 lb), 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick
1 large red or yellow bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cups bite-size pieces salad greens
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing. In small bowl, mix onions and tomatoes with remaining dressing; set aside.
  • Place beef steak and bell pepper on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning bell pepper frequently and beef once, until beef is desired doneness. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Cut beef into 1/4-inch slices. Toss beef and reserved 1/4 cup dressing. Cut bell pepper into strips.
  • In large bowl, place salad greens, mushrooms, bell pepper and beef. Add tomato mixture; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

GIANT COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHARRED VEG & TANGY PESTO



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The beetroot here is rich in folate, iron, manganese and potassium and a chemical called betalain, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beetroot is also rich in nitrates, which may help lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-3 raw beetroot (320g), peeled and chopped
3 red onions (320g), cut into wedges
2 green or orange peppers, deseeded and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
320g cherry tomatoes
200g wholewheat giant couscous
7g fresh coriander, roughly chopped
15g flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove
1 green chilli, deseeded
½ tsp cumin
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
40g pine nuts, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a bowl, toss the beetroot, onions and peppers together with the oil, then spread out on a large roasting tray lined with baking paper and roast for 35 mins. Scatter over the cherry tomatoes, then return to the oven for 10 mins more until the tomatoes have softened and the vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook the couscous following pack instructions, then rinse and drain. To make the pesto, put the coriander and half the parsley in a bowl with the garlic, chilli, cumin, vinegar, oil and 25g of the pine nuts. Add 2 tbsp water, then blitz with a hand blender until smooth or use a small food processor.
  • Toss the roasted veg and chopped parsley through the couscous and pile on the pesto, then scatter with the remaining pine nuts. If you're following the Healthy Diet Plan, serve half of the salad immediately then chill the rest for another day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

TANGY STEAK SALAD



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Satisfy the meat lovers and the veggie lovers at your table with this quick-cook main-dish salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 pound beef boneless top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
4 cups bite-size pieces iceberg lettuce
2 medium celery stalks, sliced (1 cup)
4 green onions, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over high heat.
  • Cook beef in oil about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until brown; drain. Stir in mustard and parsley; keep warm,
  • Toss lettuce, celery, green onions and bell pepper. Divide among 4 dinner plates. Top with beef mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg

TANGY CARROT SALAD



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A tangy and delicious cold carrot salad. Store in covered container in fridge for up to 1 week.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Carrot Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups sliced carrots (1/8-inch thick)
4 cups diced carrot
1 Spanish onion, sliced paper thin
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup with basil and oregano
¾ cup white vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine sliced carrots and diced carrots in a large pot. Pour enough water into pot to just cover the carrots; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain water completely from carrots. Transfer drained carrots to a large bowl.
  • Gently toss Spanish onion and green bell pepper together with carrots.
  • Whisk tomato soup, white vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, mustard, and salt together in a bowl until the oil is completely integrated.
  • Drizzle tomato soup mixture over carrot mixture; gently toss to coat entirely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 453.2 mg, Sugar 18 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big 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 mix and match different ingredients. There are no rules when it comes to salad, so experiment until you find combinations that you enjoy.
  • Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing can overwhelm the other ingredients in your salad.
  • Serve your salad immediately after dressing it. This will prevent the dressing from making the salad soggy.

Conclusion:

A tangy tossed salad is a refreshing and healthy addition to any meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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