Best Spring Greens With Lemon Dressing Recipes

ITALIAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Italian Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette image

For an Italian twist on salad, I mix greens with red onion, mushrooms, olives, pepperoncini, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Add tomatoes and carrots if you like. -Deborah Loop, Clinton Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (1/2 cup vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup assorted olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
8 pepperoncini
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, shredded carrots and grated Parmesan cheese
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss lightly. If desired, add toppings., In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPRING GREEN SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Spring Green Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pints sunflower shoots (or 1/2 pound mixed baby greens)
1 handful fresh mint
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon hot water
1 lemon, juiced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 heaping tablespoon creme fraiche
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Wash and dry the shoots and mint, place in a large bowl.
In a mason jar, combine the mustard, water, lemon juice, oil, creme fraiche, sugar, salt, and pepper. Put the cap on and shake vigorously to emulsify. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the greens and toss well to coat. Serve immediately. Store any remaining vinaigrette in the jar in the refrigerator.

SPRING SALAD WITH HOMEMADE LEMON POPPYSEED DRESSING RECIPE

Spring Salad with Homemade Lemon Poppyseed Dressing Recipe image

I love salad with a good homemade dressing! This homemade lemon poppyseed dressing is so easy to make!

Provided by Steph Loaiza

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 ounces spring salad mix (1 container)
2 cups sliced strawberries
4 ounces Feta Cheese Crumbles (1 container)
1 cup candied walnuts
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup canola oil
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons poppy seeds
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Toss all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
Pour dressing and toss right before serving or serve with dressing on the side.
Dressing separates, so mix before dressing if made ahead of time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 282 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving