Best Lemon Basil Salad Dressing Recipes

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CHOPPED SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING



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This is one of my all-time favorite salads! I've had it twice at Ruth's Chris Steak House and was excited to find this copycat recipe on the web.It's an eclectic mix of 11 ingredients and you can customize it to suit personal tastes.The restaurant makes the onion rings by coating thinly sliced red onion rings with flour, then deep-frying in oil, but you can substitute canned french-fried onion rings if desired (granted, they're not the same) or skip the onion rings entirely. This recipe makes 4 main-dish salads ( my girlfriend and I usually split one salad at the restaurant and it's plenty!)

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 cups packed julienne strips iceberg lettuce (or chopped iceberg lettuce or can substitute romaine lettuce)
1 cup packed julienned strips fresh spinach
1 cup packed julienned strips radicchio
1/3 cup very thin slices red onion (or chopped red onions)
1/2 cup chopped green olives
6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced, washed and drained (about 2 cups)
4 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can chilled hearts of palm, rinsed, well-drained and sliced
1/2 lb applewood-smoked bacon, chopped, fried until crisp, drained
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (4 oz.)
1/2 cup crouton
cherry tomatoes, halved
crispy fried onions, for garnish
2 cups sour cream (or use 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup mayonnaise)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
4 -5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
seasoned salt and garlic pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • In a very large bowl, combine lettuce,spinach,radicchio,red onions,green olives,mushrooms,eggs,hearts of palm and bacon; toss well.
  • Add crumbled blue cheese, croutons and about 1/2 to 3/4 of Lemon Basil Dressing; toss until well mixed.
  • Divide salad among 4 dinner plates, garnish with cherry tomato halves and top salads with crispy fried onions.
  • For Lemon Basil Dressing:.
  • Combine all ingredients,add seasoned salt and garlic pepper to taste.
  • Mix well; refrigerate until serving.
  • Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

TURKEY CLUB PASTA SALAD WITH LEMON-BASIL DRESSING



Turkey Club Pasta Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing image

For a quick meal, try this contemporary salad version of the classic sandwich.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells
1 1/2 cups fully cooked smoked turkey, cut into 1x1/4-inch strips
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 ounces)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients for Lemon-Basil Dressing.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Mix pasta, dressing and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg

ELLEN'S LEMON BASIL SALAD DRESSING



Ellen's Lemon Basil Salad Dressing image

Ellen Greenblatt, a friend who lives in Berkeley, Calif., shared this recipe with me. Toss a green salad with this dressing, and no additional herbs will be necessary. It is perfect for chicken salad or drizzled over a cooked chicken breast; use it over shrimp, salmon or sliced tomatoes. Ms. Greenblatt uses a mini food processor, but the dressing also can be made in a mortar and pestle. Try it on some of the salads in the Recipes for Health index.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     condiments

Time 10m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

About 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt
lots of freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons mild honey (to taste)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the basil in the bowl of a mini food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and honey, and pulse several times until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the olive oil and process until emulsified. Taste and adjust honey and salt. Serve right away to preserve the color.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 195, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 81 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

TURKEY, BACON PASTA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING



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Great pasta salad, you can substitute your favorite pasta dressing instead of the Lemon Basil. My adaptation of a recipe from Betty Crocker.

Provided by Sassy Cat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons basil leaves, fresh, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
1 teaspoon lemon juice
7 ounces pasta shells, small
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled
1 1/2 cups turkey, smoked cut into strips
1 1/2 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup cheese, shredded, your favorite kind
1 large tomatoes, chopped (1 Cup)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package; omitting salt.
  • Rinse pasta in cold water; drain.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, basil, lemon peel and lemon juice in a large bowl to form dressing.
  • Add pasta, bacon (reserving 2 Tbl for topping), turkey, lettuce, cheese and tomato to dressing.
  • Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Sprinkle with reserved bacon.
  • Serve.

BLACK BEAN AND QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING



BLACK BEAN AND QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Basil     Summer     Healthy

Yield 8 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups organic vegetable broth
1 (14-ounce) package -reduced-fat firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
4 cups chopped tomato (about 3 medium)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat. Place tofu on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté tofu 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat; cool completely. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, basil, and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. Stir in quinoa. Cook lima beans according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Cool completely. Add the lima beans, tofu, chopped tomato, green onions, chopped carrot, and black beans to quinoa mixture; stir gently to combine. Store, covered, in refrigerator until ready to serve.

CRAB, CORN, AND TOMATO SALAD WITH LEMON-BASIL DRESSING



Crab, Corn, and Tomato Salad With Lemon-Basil Dressing image

Best if made ahead so flavors meld. I serve ours with bread. Sometimes have added cooked barley. I used canned crab instead of the expensive stuff.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup fresh corn kernels, about 2 ears
1/3 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
1 lb lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
8 slices beefsteak tomatoes, cut in 1/4 inch slices
1 avocado, chunked

Steps:

  • Combine dressing: zest, lemon juice, oil, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper in a cup, stir well, remove about 1/4 cup of dressing mixture and put into medium size bowl for salad for step 2. RESERVE rest of dressing for topping tomato/avocado mixture later for Step 4.
  • Into medium sized bowl ( that you have the 1/4 cup of dressing), add the additional 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, corn, basil, bell pepper, onion, and crab; toss gently.
  • Arrange 2 tomato slices and 1/4 avocado onto each of 4 plates.
  • Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of reserved dressing in cup over each tomato/avocado mixture.
  • Divide corn and crab salad between plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.5, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 86.1, Sodium 596.5, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 28.2

BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON-BASIL DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Bean     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Lunch     Tofu     Healthy     Vegan

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
1 (14-ounce) package reduced-fat firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided $
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided $
1 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice $
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar $
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind $
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper $
3 garlic cloves, minced $
1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans
4 cups chopped tomato (about 3 medium) $
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped carrot $
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat. Place tofu on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté tofu 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat; cool completely. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, basil, and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. Stir in quinoa. Cook lima beans according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Cool completely. Add the lima beans, tofu, chopped tomato, green onions, chopped carrot, and black beans to quinoa mixture; stir gently to combine. Store, covered, in refrigerator until ready to serve.

BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD WITH BASIL-LEMON DRESSING



BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD WITH BASIL-LEMON DRESSING image

Categories     Salad     Side

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups vegatable broth
1 (14oz) package firm tofu, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
3 tbls olive oil, divided
1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
1 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tbls fresh lemon juice
2 tbls Dijon mustard
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10oz) package frozen baby lima beans (or edamame)
4 cups chopped tomato (about 3 medium)
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 (15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • 1. combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium high heat. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender. remove from heat. 2. place tofu on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. let stand 5 minutes. heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. add tofu, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. saute tofu 9 minutes or until lightly browned. remove from heat; cool completely. 3. combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1 tsp salt, basil, and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. stir in quinoa. 4. cook lima beans (edamame) according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. cool completely. add the edamame, tofu, chopped tomato, green onions, chopped carrot, and black beans to quinoa mixture; stir gently to combine. store, covered, in refrigerator until ready to serve.

ORZO SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES, TOMATOES, CHICKPEAS, FETA & LEMON BASIL DRESSING



ORZO SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES, TOMATOES, CHICKPEAS, FETA & LEMON BASIL DRESSING image

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups vegetable broth (you can use water)
1 1/2 cups orzo
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup feta cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Lemon Basil Dressing:
3/4 cup basil leaves, packed
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover the pan and bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer and rinse with cold water. Drain completely and transfer the orzo to a large bowl. 2. Add the chickpeas, artichokes, tomatoes, and feta cheese to the orzo. Stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. 3. To make the dressing: in a blender or food processor, blend the basil, garlic, salt, and lemon juice until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil. Blend until combined. 4. Pour dressing over orzo salad and stir until well combined. Serve salad immediately or chilled.

MANGO BLUEBERRY QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING RECIPE



MANGO BLUEBERRY QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING RECIPE image

Categories     Summer

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the quinoa
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
For the fruits and veggies
½ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup cubed ripe mangoes
½ cup cubed cucumbers
1/2 tablespoon dried cranberries
For the lemon basil dressing
1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
10 Basil leaves, chopped finely
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa and water in a medium skillet and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, and simmer covered for about 15 minutes or till the quinoa is cooked. Remove the lid, and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Let it cool to room temperature. While the quinoa is cooking, combine the fruits in a bowl and refrigerate till you are ready to serve the salad. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients, except the chopped basil. Refrigerate till you are ready to serve. Chop and add the basil to the dressing just before serving. If you add it earlier, it will go black. Add half the dressing to the quinoa and mix gently. Assemble the salad just before serving - toss the quinoa, fruits and cucumbers together. Serve other half of the dressing on the side. Serve immediately.

MANGO BLUEBERRY QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Mango Blueberry Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Niecer

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the quinoa
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
For the fruits and veggies
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup cubed ripe mangoes
1/2 cup cubed cucumbers
1/2 tablespoon dried cranberries
For the lemon basil dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
10 Basil leaves, chopped finely
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa and water in a medium skillet and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, and simmer covered for about 15 minutes or till the quinoa is cooked. Remove the lid, and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Let it cool to room temperature. While the quinoa is cooking, combine the fruits in a bowl and refrigerate till you are ready to serve the salad. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients, except the chopped basil. Refrigerate till you are ready to serve. Chop and add the basil to the dressing just before serving. If you add it earlier, it will go black. Add half the dressing to the quinoa and mix gently. Assemble the salad just before serving - toss the quinoa, fruits and cucumbers together. Serve other half of the dressing on the side. Serve immediately.

LEMON BASIL SALAD DRESSING



Lemon Basil Salad Dressing image

I got this out of a Tesco's magazine. I use less oil than is suggested her - up to you. Typically a salad dressing has three parts oil to one part vinegar or citrus, but I usually invert that in order to use less oil. This is good on salad but also on steamed baby potatoes as a side. Either way I like to sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Provided by LittleNico

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 tablespoons lemon juice
150 ml olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 small bunch basil, shredded
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

  • Whisk the lemon juice and olive oil together with the garlic.
  • Taste and add more lemon if you think it needs it.
  • Stir in the basil and capers to finish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 3, Sodium 85.6, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.1

FRESH LEMON BASIL SALAD DRESSING



Fresh Lemon Basil Salad Dressing image

Make and share this Fresh Lemon Basil Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix together and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.5, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 299.1, Carbohydrate 3.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 0.1

BLUEBERRY MANGO QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING RECIPE



BLUEBERRY MANGO QUINOA SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING RECIPE image

Categories     Salad     Berry     Fruit     Side     Dinner     Lunch     Salad Dressing

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the quinoa:
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
For the fruits and veggies:
½ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup cubed ripe mangoes
½ cup cubed cucumbers
1/2 tablespoon dried cranberries
For the lemon basil dressing:
1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
10 Basil leaves, chopped finely
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the quinoa and water in a medium skillet and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, and simmer covered for about 15 minutes or till the quinoa is cooked. Remove the lid, and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Let it cool to room temperature. While the quinoa is cooking, combine the fruits in a bowl and refrigerate till you are ready to serve the salad. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients, except the chopped basil. Refrigerate till you are ready to serve. Chop and add the basil to the dressing just before serving. If you add it earlier, it will go black. Add half the dressing to the quinoa and mix gently. Assemble the salad just before serving – toss the quinoa, fruits and cucumbers together. Serve other half of the dressing on the side. Serve immediately. You can customize this blueberry mango quinoa salad recipe any way you like. Some suggestions to add to this recipe if you want some variations: Cooked chickpeas, any kind of sprouts, walnuts, cubed jicama, cubed carrot, fresh mint

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