Best 15 Vinaigrette For Mixed Greens Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

VINAIGRETTE FOR MIXED GREENS



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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

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed salad greens and sliced red onion

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



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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

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
4 cups fresh spinach
2 cups fresh arugula
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

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



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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

6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 head romaine lettuce, torn
1 head butter lettuce, torn
2 bunches fresh spinach leaves
2 pears, cored and sliced
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese

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



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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

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup frozen (thawed) cranberry juice concentrate
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 bags (5 oz each) mixed spring greens
1 small bunch watercress, torn into pieces
2 tart red apples, thinly sliced, slices cut in half
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced

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



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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

1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup balsamic or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 bag (10 ounces) mixed baby greens or Italian-blend salad greens
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup pistachio nuts
1/4 cup dried cranberries

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



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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

2 bunches collard greens
2 bunches mustard greens
2 bunches turnip greens
3 tablespoons salt
4 cups chicken broth, divided
½ cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
½ cup cooked real bacon bits
½ cup white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

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



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups mixed lettuce greens
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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



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This simple salad highlights the freshness of the vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons walnut oil
2 heads red oakleaf lettuce, cores removed, torn into pieces
1 head butterhead lettuce, core removed, torn into pieces
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves
2 cups (1 pint) cherry tomatoes, halved

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



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup packed fresh herbs (a mixture of basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary and oregano; it's not necessary to use all of them)
About 1/4 cup peanut oil
2 shallots, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt or kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
5 handfuls young lettuces (a mixture of peppercress, arugula, frisée, mizuna, red oak or any other kinds you like)
1/4 cup fresh chervil and tarragon leaves

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



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A different mix of lettuces can be used in this easy salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 thin asparagus stalks, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups red-leaf lettuce, (about 1/3 head), leaves torn
3 cups romaine lettuce, (about 1/3 head), leaves torn
3 cups frise and chicory, (1 small head), leaves torn
1/3 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and cut in half
2 teaspoons raspberry, or red-wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil

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



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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

about 3 cups torn mixed greens such as frisée (French or Italian curly chicory), Lollo rosso or other red-leaf lettuce, and radicchio
1 tablespoon imported walnut oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

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



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Tarragon     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 shallot, minced
4 teaspoons tarragon white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups torn mixed baby greens such as red or green oak-leaf and Lollo
rosso lettuces (available at specialty produce markets and some supermarkets), rinsed well and spun dry

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



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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

3 Tbsp. HEINZ Red Wine Vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn mixed salad greens
1 pkg. (4 oz.) crumbled feta cheese

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



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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

2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large minced shallot
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1 lb baby mixed greens
1 diced tomatoes
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup diced dates
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh goat cheese

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



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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

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 large ripe beefsteak tomato, cut int eighths
1 seedless cucumber, unpeeled, thinly sliced
salt and pepper

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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