Best Herb Garden Salad Recipes

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GARDEN ORZO SALAD WITH HERB DRESSING



Garden Orzo Salad with Herb Dressing image

Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lemons, zested and juiced
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 cup cider vinegar
2 cups fresh parsley leaves
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups orzo
Salt, for water
5 ears corn, kernels removed
5 stalks celery, diced
1 cucumber, seeded and diced
2 pints cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a food processor add lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, cider vinegar, parsley, basil. Turn on the processor and slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is blended together. Process until smooth and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  • Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • To a large mixing bowl add the raw corn kernels, diced celery, seeded and diced cucumber and whole cherry tomatoes.
  • Once orzo is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water; drain well. Add cooled orzo to bowl and toss. Add dressing to salad and toss again. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve.

GARDEN HERB RICE SALAD



Garden Herb Rice Salad image

This recipe is so quick and tasty, you will want to make it for any get-together. It is best served chilled.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked long grain rice, chilled
1 large tomato, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, diced
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup diced mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 to 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil
1/4 cup snipped fresh mint
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; pour over salad and toss well. Chill for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HERB GARDEN COUSCOUS AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



Herb Garden Couscous and Black Bean Salad image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Dinner     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup couscous
One 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 large celery stalk, diced
1 medium red or orange bell pepper, diced
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Several fresh mint leaves, sliced
2 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Butter, Boston, or Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large heatproof container, combine the couscous with 2 cups boiling water. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then uncover and fluff with a fork.
  • Let cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes, then stir in the remaining ingredients except for the lettuce.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, arranging some of the salad over a few lettuce leaves for each serving.
  • menu suggestion
  • When I want to keep a salad theme going, I serve this with Great Grated Veggies with Tahini Dressing (page 175) or Mixed Greens with Sprouts, Apple, and Daikon (page 179).
  • For a heartier meal, serve with with veggie burgers and one of the suggestions for mixed greens salads under Recipe Not Required (page 192).
  • nutrition information
  • Calories: 237
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Protein: 8.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Sodium: 420mg

HERB-GARDEN POTATO SALAD



Herb-Garden Potato Salad image

Switch up the herbs combination if you desire-I sometimes swap out fresh tarragon for the dill. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds red potatoes, cubed (about 5 cups)
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced fresh or dried chives
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon capers, drained

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. Drain; cool completely., In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, pepper and salt until blended. Stir in herbs and capers. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERB GARDEN SALAD



Herb Garden Salad image

Alain Passard is the chef-owner of the Parisian restaurant L'Arpège, awarded three Michelin stars, the highest possible rating from the most prestigious organization. He caused quite a stir when he "went vegetarian," as he had come from the classic French tradition of cooking with meat stocks. This salad is inspired by a dish he created when he entered his veggie phase. This is well suited for cooks who grow their own herbs or are able to purchase good quality fresh herbs from their farmer's market-otherwise, it can be somewhat costly at a traditional grocery store. Rinse the herbs under cold running water, then spin them dry in a salad spinner. Carefully remove the leaves from the stems (don't cheat: use only the leaves, discard the stems). Use more herbs than lettuce. Nasturtiums (both leaves and flowers), cilantro, basil, and chervil are other herb suggestions.

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 to 6 thick slices hearty country bread
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, halved
1 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 cups mixed young tender greens
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup fresh chives, snipped in
1/2-inch lengths
1/2 cup fresh dill leaves
1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup microgreens, such as basil, arugula, or beet (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. To make the toasts, arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush one side with one tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil about 4 inches from the heat until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the slices over and toast. Remove from the oven while warm, and rub one side of each toast with the cut surface of the garlic. Transfer to a rack and set aside.
  • To prepare the salad, combine the sherry and red wine vinegars and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl. Add the greens, parsley, chives, dill, tarragon, mint, and microgreens. Season with salt and pepper and toss to evenly coat the greens with the dressing. Place the garlic toasts on serving plates. Divide the salad on top of the toasts.
  • Herbs are the leaves and sometimes the flowers of a plant. Spices are seeds, bark, and dried berries. Some recipes and cookbooks will specify 1 teaspoon of a freshly chopped herb or 1/2 teaspoon of a dried herb. This substitution ratio assumes that the herbs are freshly dried and very potent with essential oils. The truth is, many dried herbs and spices are not stored correctly or not replaced often enough, so the herbs are actually less potent than their fresh counterparts. I almost always use fresh herbs.

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