Best 12 Tossed Salad With Simple Vinaigrette Recipes

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With its combination of fresh, crisp greens, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing, tossed salad is a timeless dish enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy side dish or a satisfying vegetarian meal, a tossed salad with simple vinaigrette is an excellent choice. In this article, we'll present several recipes for tossed salads with simple vinaigrettes, ranging from classic combinations to unique and flavorful variations.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

TOSSED SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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"I often take this dressed-up Caesar salad to church functions or family reunions. Its interesting blend of flavors is a hit with everyone, so I always come home with an empty bowl. -Teresa Otto, Hartwell, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 21 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch romaine, torn
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup salad croutons
VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THE BEST TOSSED SALAD



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You can customize this salad with whatever veggies you have on hand making it the perfect way to utilize your fresh veggies!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups lettuce
1 cup cucumber
1 cup tomatoes
1 cup mixed vegetables (radish, shredded carrot, purple cabbage)
2 tablespoons almonds or sunflower seeds (toasted)
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar (cider, balsamic or white)
1 teaspoon honey
seasoned salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Place dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well mixed.
  • Toss salad with dressing to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 38 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TOSSED SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE



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A unique lime vinaigrette adds just the right amount of tang, making this tossed salad stand out from any others. Mix and match your favorite salad greens and veggies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups torn salad greens
1 small tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the greens, tomato and cucumber. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lime juice, sugar, onion, lime zest and salt; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

TOSSED SALAD AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound mixed field greens
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnut pieces
One 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the salad: Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Mix in the cranberries, walnuts, mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes and feta.
  • For the vinaigrette: Combine the raspberries, vinegars, sugar and mustard in a blender until smooth. Slowly stream in the oil until combined.
  • Toss the salad with the vinaigrette before serving.

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.

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.

SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE



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This dressing is so popular in our house that I always keep a bottle in the fridge. Besides drizzling it on greens, I use it to top off my cold pasta salads.-Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups mixed salad greens
1 small tomato, cut into wedges
1 cup sliced cucumber
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the greens, tomato, cucumber and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.

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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

TOSSED SALAD WITH SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE



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This simple salad has a light, fresh, flavor. Friends who eat this salad for the first time in my home ask for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1/3 cup thinly sliced peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 green onion, sliced
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
Dash each salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomato, basil and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VINAIGRETTE SALAD



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This slightly tangy oil and vinegar dressing complements a bowl of mixed salad greens or a colorful vegetable toss nicely. It's not overpowering, so the fresh vegetable flavors shine through. -Rosemarie Forcum, White Stone, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 12 servings (about 1/2 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
4 cups torn Bibb lettuce
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, seasoned salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. In a large bowl, combine lettuces and onion if desired. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOW TO MAKE VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING



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Homemade vinaigrette is so much better than store-bought - and EASY! This recipe yields enough to lightly dress a salad for four. Read the entire post for tons of variations and ideas!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories     Salad

Time 2m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ((or a more neutral-flavored oil like grapeseed, canola, or vegetable))
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar ((or balsamic, apple cider vinegar, rice, sherry, or other wine vinegar))
Pinch kosher salt
A turn of freshly ground black pepper
1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs
A finely minced garlic clove
2 teaspoons finely minced or grated ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots, scallions, or onion
2 tablespoons finely grated or crumbled Parmesan ((Pecorino Romano, Gorgonzola, or feta are delicious too))
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (or 1 tablespoon horseradish or 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar or honey

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small mason jar, screw on the lid, and shake until blended. You can also whisk the ingredients together in a bowl or whirr them together in a blender.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Add to salad, toss, and serve.
  • Keep leftover dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons (1/2 recipe), Calories 189 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 29 mg, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g

TOSSED SALAD WITH PEACHY VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Tossed Salad With Peachy Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Strawberry

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
1 cup strawberry, halves
1/4 cup honey roasted peanuts
1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches in light syrup (I rinse the peaches to remove additional syrup for a lighter taste.)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens, strawberries and peanuts in large salad bowl.
  • Drain and if desired rinse peaches; reserve 2 Tbsp of the syrup.
  • Place 10 peach slices in bowl with greens.
  • In blender container, add remaining peach slices, reserved syrup, vinegar, oil, sugar and pepper.
  • Cover and blend on high about 15 seconds or until smooth.
  • Pour the peach sauce over salad ingredients; toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 33.1, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 11.7, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp lettuce: For the best flavor and texture, choose fresh, crisp lettuce that is free of brown spots or wilted leaves.
  • Wash your lettuce thoroughly: Before assembling your salad, wash the lettuce thoroughly in cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Dry your lettuce thoroughly: After washing your lettuce, dry it thoroughly with a salad spinner or paper towels to prevent your salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of lettuces: For added flavor and texture, use a variety of lettuces in your salad, such as romaine, iceberg, butterhead, or arugula.
  • Add other vegetables and toppings: In addition to lettuce, add other vegetables and toppings to your salad, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions, croutons, or nuts.
  • Make your own vinaigrette: A simple vinaigrette is a great way to dress your salad. To make a vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Toss your salad gently: When tossing your salad, be gentle to avoid bruising the lettuce.
  • Serve your salad immediately: Salads are best served immediately after they are made.

Conclusion:

A tossed salad with simple vinaigrette is a healthy and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can make a delicious salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tossed salad with simple vinaigrette a try. You won't be disappointed!

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