Best Dijon Herb Salad Dressing Recipes

ASPARAGUS AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH HERB DIJON DRESSING

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Make and share this Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Herb Dijon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by onionjs

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, brunoise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 teaspoon tarragon, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
12 green beans, trimmed
6 asparagus spears, trimmed
4 cups packed baby greens
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper

Steps:

Combine vinegar, shallot, dijon, basil, tarragon and time.
Slowly whisk in oil to form an emulsion.
Season with salt and pepper.
Blanch beans and asparagus in boiling salted water until al dente; shock in ice water and pat dry Combine lettuce, beans, asparagus and tomatoes; toss with dressing.
Arrange in bowl, top with blue cheese, garnish with basil leaves.

SALAD WITH HERB-DIJON DRESSING

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Categories Salad Leafy Green Herb Mustard Tomato Quick & Easy Asparagus Green Bean Spring Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup olive oil
12 large green beans
6 large asparagus spears
4 cups (packed) mixed baby lettuces (about half of 4.5-ounce package)
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
8 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

Steps:

Combine vinegar, shallot, Dijon mustard, basil, tarragon, and thyme in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Cook green beans and asparagus in medium pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes; drain. Cut vegetables into 1/2-inch pieces; place in large bowl. Add lettuces, tomatoes and sliced basil leaves. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat.

DIJON HERB SALAD DRESSING

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Mustard and garlic lend plenty of flavor to this thick dressing for green salads. I also like to drizzle it over fresh sliced tomatoes when they're at their peak. -Marge Werner of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salad greens and vegetables of your choice

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the first eight ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve over salad. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges