Best Green Garden Salad Recipes

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GREEN GARDEN SALAD



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"THE SECRET of any salad is the dressing, and in this dressing the ingredient that makes the difference is red wine vinegar. Mixed with olive oil and Italian seasonings, this dressing enhances any kind of greens with a special flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings (1-1/3 cups dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 15

DRESSING:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
8 to 10 cups torn salad greens
1 red onion, sliced into rings
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 to 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 green pepper, sliced into rings

Steps:

  • In a jar or bottle with tight-fitting lid, combine all the dressing ingredients; shake well. Chill. Just before serving, combine greens, onion, cucumber and tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Pour desired amount of dressing over salad; toss to mix. Top with the green pepper rings.

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GARDEN POTATO AND GREEN BEAN SALAD DU JARDIN



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Make and share this Garden Potato and Green Bean Salad Du Jardin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon orange zest
8 ounces green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons salt
2 lbs red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, orange juice, mustard, shallot, orange zest and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing in measuring cup.
  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in large sauce pan. Add green beans and salt. Cook uncovered, until green beans are slightly tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to plate lined with paper towels to drain briefly, then add to bowl with dressing. Toss to coat.
  • Add potatoes to still simmering water. Bring back to a boil and cook until paring knife can be inserted into potatoes with no resistance, 7 to 10 minutes. Using slotted spoons transfer potatoes to colander and drain briefly. Add hot potatoes to bowl with beans and dressing.
  • Add parsley, chives and tarragon and reserved dressing to bowl. Toss gently to combine and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 2382, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 4.3

GARDEN GREEN BEAN SALAD



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When my sons were growing up, they preferred their green beans cold. So I started adding green beans to salads. This recipe is great to make in advance because the longer it marinates, the better it tastes. -JoAnn Handley, Mount Dora, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
3/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
3 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 3-5 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Place beans and onion in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk vinaigrette, oil, lemon juice, herbs and seasoned salt. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Just before serving, sprinkle with peanuts.

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GREEN SALAD WITH GARDEN CRESS



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Spruce up a simple green salad with garden cress and horseradish. You can use homemade or store-bought vinaigrette.

Provided by Marianne

Categories     Green Salads

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup vinaigrette dressing, or to taste
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, or to taste
1 head green lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 small onion, finely sliced
¼ cup garden cress, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Stir together vinaigrette and horseradish in a salad bowl. Add lettuce leaves, onion, and garden cress. Mix to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, Sodium 507.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

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