Best Salad Greens With Tangy Lemon Dressing Recipes

GARDEN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

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I lightened up a tangy salad dressing by replacing some of the oil with lemon juice. The revamped dressing lends a refreshing twist to mixed greens, tomatoes, pepper rings and cucumbers slices.-Martha Pollock, Oregonia, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 cups torn salad greens
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1 large sweet yellow or green pepper, cut into rings
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons minced chives
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber and pepper rings. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, honey, chives, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in oil until dressing thickens. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MIXED GREENS WITH LEMON CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Mixed Greens with Lemon Champagne Vinaigrette image

Simple and delicious, this champagne vinaigrette recipe pairs perfectly with mixed greens or a salad of your choice. -Ray Uyeda, Mountain View, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
4 cups fresh spinach
2 cups fresh arugula
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and shallot. Gradually whisk in oil., In a large bowl, combine lettuce, spinach and arugula. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SALAD GREENS WITH TANGY LEMON DRESSING

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You can double the dressing recipe. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to six weeks in an air tight container.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups torn leaf lettuce (I like red leaf)
1 cup chopped radicchio
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame tahini
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey or 1/2 teaspoon sugar (or to taste)

Steps:

In medium bowl, combine lettuce and radicchio.
In a blender, blend remaining ingredients until smooth.
Pour over greens and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 38.2, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 1.5

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