Best Garden Salad With Herbed Vinaigrette Recipes

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CUCUMBER SALAD WITH HERB & GARLIC DRESSING (VINAIGRETTE)



Cucumber Salad with Herb & Garlic Dressing (Vinaigrette) image

Recipe video above. Crisp, juicy cucumber and a tasty Herb & Garlic Vinaigrette makes for a sensational salad!! It's refreshing with extra flavour from the dressing - I can eat SO MUCH of this!! A touch of mustard is key here - thickens the dressing to help it coat the cucumber slices.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cucumbers (, standard (or 2 long Telegraph/English cucumber(Note 1))
1/2 red onion (, finely diced)
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar ((Note 2))
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp mixed dried herbs ((Note 3 sub))
1/2 tsp white sugar ((optional))
1/2 tsp salt and black pepper (, EACH)

Steps:

  • Shake Dressing in a jar.
  • Cucumber: Trim ends then slice about 3 mm/ 1/8" thick.
  • Place in bowl with red onion.
  • Pour over Dressing, toss gently and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 244 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GARDEN SALAD WITH HERBED VINAIGRETTE



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Tired of the same old salad? Make this pretty dressing of fresh herbs and tarragon vinegar for a refreshing change.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons tarragon or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
  • In small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; blend or shake until sugar is dissolved. Add dressing to salad; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Vegetable Salad with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette image

Delicious grilled vegetable salad served room temperature. Great the next day too! The vinaigrette can be used on any salad or as a marinade for chicken and fish. Substitute basil for cilantro if you don't care for cilantro.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed to 5 inches
2 ears corn, husked
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 yellow squash, halved lengthwise
1 bunch green onions, tops trimmed a few inches
1 large red bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 4 sections and seeded
1 large red onion, sliced thickly
¼ cup olive oil, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
  • Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
  • Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
  • Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

GARDEN SALAD WITH HERBS AND SOUR-CHERRY DRESSING



Garden Salad with Herbs and Sour-Cherry Dressing image

Handfuls of fresh herbs and leafy greens plus fronds of fennel provide a depth of flavor in this summery salad. Tart cherries are quickly marinated in a simple sherry vinaigrette then mixed with the salad.

Provided by Anna Kovel

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons sherry vinegar or aged red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces fresh sour cherries, rinsed, drained, pitted, and halved or quartered (1 cup)
1 fennel bulb, halved length-wise, cored, and thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup fronds
2 cups mixed fresh tender-herb leaves, such as shiso, basil, tarragon, anise hyssop, and mint
5 cups mixed greens, such as watercress, amaranth, tatsoi, and arugula
2 spring onions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
6 radishes, thinly sliced (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Stir together vinegar, lemon juice, a large pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk in oil. Stir in cherries; let stand at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
  • Finely chop fennel fronds; mix with herbs. Toss greens with herb mixture. Gently mix in onions, radishes, and sliced fennel; add dressing and cherries, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD



Vinaigrette For Green Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

HERB-VINAIGRETTE POTATO SALAD



Herb-Vinaigrette Potato Salad image

This is a great way to celebrate early produce from the garden. To add some more crunch, sprinkle with croutons. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups sliced radishes
6 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
VINAIGRETTE:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup champagne vinegar or white vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon; cool. Return water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Transfer potatoes and asparagus to a large bowl; add radishes, green onions and herbs. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over potato mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERBED VINAIGRETTE



Herbed Vinaigrette image

This dressing is so flavorful and full of herbs. What a better way to use those herbs from your herb garden. You can prepare this and store it and use it on any salad combination you like. Fresh veggies from your garden or you can even marinate your choice of meat with it.

Provided by gertc96

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar or 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In small bowl or a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine all ingredients and blend or shake until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add dressing to favorite salad combination.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 145.6, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.2

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