If you're looking for a light and refreshing dressing to complement your mixed greens, vinaigrette is an excellent choice. This versatile dressing can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic vinaigrette with a simple combination of oil and vinegar, or something more complex with herbs, spices, or fruit, there's a vinaigrette recipe out there to suit your taste buds. In this article, we'll explore some of the best vinaigrette recipes for mixed greens, so you can create a delicious and nutritious salad that's perfect for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
VINAIGRETTE FOR MIXED GREENS
This pleasantly tangy homemade vinaigrette dressing takes just minutes to make. I toss it with fresh greens and colorful red onion slices. -Brad Moritz, Limerick, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine greens and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MIXED GREENS WITH LEMON CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
Simple and delicious, this champagne vinaigrette recipe pairs perfectly with mixed greens or a salad of your choice. -Ray Uyeda, Mountain View, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and shallot. Gradually whisk in oil., In a large bowl, combine lettuce, spinach and arugula. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THREE GREENS AND FRUIT WITH VINAIGRETTE
Use Bosc pears in this crisp green salad. It's great to serve during the cool weather months, and is a beautiful addition to any holiday table!
Provided by MARIA GEE
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the vinegar, oil, onion, sugar, salt, hot sauce, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the walnuts, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted.
- In a large bowl, mix the walnuts, romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, spinach, and pears. Toss with the dressing mixture to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 203.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
MIXED GREENS WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE
It takes just 20 minutes to make a tart vinaigrette that's then tossed with dressed-up spring greens.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, beat all vinaigrette ingredients except cranberries with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in cranberries.
- In serving bowl, toss all salad ingredients with vinaigrette just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
MIXED BABY GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Here's a classic greens salad with vinaigrette. Check out the variation tips for making three other great tasting salads.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, beat all Balsamic Vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until smooth.
- In serving bowl, toss vinaigrette and all Salad ingredients just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg
PERFECT MIXED GREENS
A delicious mixture of greens. The washing process is the most important part for these tender, tasty greens. Don't forget the sugar! If you follow directions exactly, you'll have the most perfect greens ever!
Provided by Mama Luvs Papa
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pull the leaf portions of the collard, mustard, and turnip greens away from the tough stems, and discard the stems. Gently wash the greens in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water, and stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and 2 cups of chicken broth; allow greens to soak in the mixture for 10 minutes. Scoop up the greens and allow to drain in a colander; discard used chicken broth. Do not rinse the greens.
- Pour the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth into a large pot, and mix in the greens. Stir in vegetable oil, garlic, bacon bits, and sugar, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 2250.4 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
MIXED GREENS WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place lettuce in a large bowl.
- In a jar with a lid, shake together remaining ingredients. Pour desired amount of vinaigrette over greens just before serving. There will be leftover dressing.
MIXED GREENS WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
This simple salad highlights the freshness of the vegetables.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place shallots, mustard, vinegar, parsley, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Still whisking, slowly add walnut oil. Just before serving, toss with greens, thyme, and tomatoes.
RECIPES MIXED GREENS WITH HERB-VINEGAR DRESSING
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Three days before, combine the vinegars with the herb mixture in a jar. Seal and let infuse in the refrigerator for three days.
- Strain the herbs from the vinegar and pour the vinegar into a saucepan. Place over high heat and reduce by half. Fill another saucepan with 1/4 inch of peanut oil. Heat the oil to 170 degrees, then add the shallots. Remove from the heat and cool. Strain. Place the vinegar in a bowl, then gradually whisk in the shallot oil and then the olive oil until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the lettuces and the chervil and tarragon. Sprinkle with about 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently and thoroughly, until all of the leaves are thinly coated. Add a little more dressing if necessary, but the delicate leaves should not be weighed down with it. Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 344 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
MIXED GREENS WITH CREAMY VINAIGRETTE
A different mix of lettuces can be used in this easy salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 1 minute. Drain and cool under cold running water.
- In a large salad bowl, toss together red leaf, romaine, frise asparagus, and black olives.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt and pepper, and sour cream. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until completely combined. Pour vinaigrette over the salad, toss to coat, and serve immediately.
MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Leafy Green Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Low Sodium Low/No Sugar Lemon Raw Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a bowl toss greens with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and divide salad between 2 plates.
MIXED GREENS WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Leafy Green Quick & Easy Low Cal Tarragon Gourmet
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl whisk together the mustard, the shallot, the vinegar, the tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the greens and toss the salad well.
MIXED GREENS WITH MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE
Serve our Mixed Greens with Mediterranean Vinaigrette alongside your favorite entrée. Explore our Mixed Greens with Mediterranean Vinaigrette recipe today.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend first 5 ingredients in blender until well blended. Add oil; blend 15 sec.
- Place greens in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.
- Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE AND MIXED GREEN DELIGHT
This is a recipe that reminds me of the yummy salad they serve at Sweetwater Tavern. The amounts for the last 4 ingredients can be to your liking.
Provided by Skys Mom
Categories Spinach
Time 15m
Yield 6-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine mustard, vinegar, honey and water.
- Briskly whisk.
- Slowly add in olive oil, shallots and basil.
- Toss with mixed greens.
- Top with additional ingredients to taste.
CLASSIC MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Classic Mixed Green Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- to Make Vinaigrette:.
- In medium bowl whisk all the ingredients except the oil until mixed. Gradually whisk in the oil until smooth.
- In a small bowl, cover the onion with iced water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well. (Soaking the onion removes the sharp bit).
- In a large bowl, place the lettuce, drained onions, tomato and cucumber and add the dressing a little at a time, tossing gently and thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately on chilled salad plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 353.7, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Use high-quality olive oil. This is the base of your vinaigrette, so make sure it's a good one. Look for an oil that is extra virgin and has a fruity flavor.
- Experiment with different vinegars. There are many different types of vinegar that you can use in a vinaigrette, so don't be afraid to experiment. Some popular choices include balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and red wine vinegar.
- Add some herbs and spices. Herbs and spices can add a lot of flavor to a vinaigrette. Some popular choices include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and pepper.
- Adjust the proportions to taste. The proportions of oil, vinegar, and herbs and spices in a vinaigrette are all adjustable to taste. Start with a basic recipe and then adjust the proportions until you find a vinaigrette that you like.
- Use a whisk to emulsify the vinaigrette. This will help to combine the oil and vinegar and create a smooth, creamy dressing.
Conclusion:
A vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Experiment with different ingredients and proportions until you find a vinaigrette that you love.
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