SIMPLE RED LEAF SALAD
My daughter loves everything sour (vinegar and lemon in particular) so I made her this tart salad dressing with 2 types of vinegar and lemon juice. It goes great with red leaf lettuce or other mild salads. She will eat the whole bowl by herself.
Provided by barbara
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash red leaf lettuce, separate the leaves, and spin dry in a salad spinner. Tear leaves into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a salad bowl with bell pepper and scallion.
- Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt, mustard, and pepper in a resealable jar. Close and shake until well combined.
- Drizzle as much dressing as desired over the salad and toss to combine. Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 312.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
RED LETTUCE WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS
Delicious salad adapted from Ina Garten. A little blue cheese sprinkled on top makes a nice addition.
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prehead oven to 375°F.
- Cut the onions in 1/2, then slice 1/4-inch thick. Place on baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the onions are tender.
- Remove from oven and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and cool to room temperature.
- Whisk together the shallots, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Slowly add 3/4 cup olive oil, whisking while pouring, until emulsified.
- To assemble, toss lettuce with dressing to taste. Place the lettuce on 6 plates and arrange onions on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 483.6, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2, Protein 2
RED ONIONS ROASTED WITH BALSAMIC AND HONEY
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Put the onions on a sheet pan, cut side up, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey. Season with salt and pepper then top each with a pat of butter and fresh thyme. Bake for 40 minutes, until the onions are soft and caramelised around the edges.
BOSTON LETTUCE WITH ROASTED RED ONIONS
Forget boring tossed salads! This Boston lettuce salad will have your guests asking for the recipe. Top with bacon, or substitute feta for the Gorgonzola for a change of taste. -Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Place onions on a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and juice. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. , Top lettuce halves with roasted onions. Drizzle with sauce and top with cheese. Sprinkle with additional black pepper and if desired, chopped walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EMILY'S STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SALAD
This sweet, tangy salad has lots of plate appeal with its colorful ingredients. Make the dressing in advance if you choose.
Provided by Cincy Emily
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the dressing, place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until blended. Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
- Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 440.5 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
ROMAINE AND RED ONION SALAD WITH PARMESAN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Leafy Green Onion Quick & Easy Low Sodium Vinegar Parmesan Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl toss the bread cubes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and salt to taste and on a baking sheet toast them in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes, or until they are golden. Transfer the croutons to a salad bowl and let them cool. In a blender or small food processor blend together the garlic, the vinegar, the water, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan, the orégano, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is combined well. To the croutons add the romaine, the onion, and the dressing, toss the salad well, and sprinkle it with the additional Parmesan.
BALSAMIC ONIONS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut the onions in half and slice 1/4 inch thick. Place on a baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the onions are tender. Remove from the oven, toss with 2 more tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
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