Best Spring Greens With Maple And Mustard Dressing Recipes

Vinaigrette For Green Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

Spring Greens Salad with Traditional Ranch Dressing image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 bunches pencil-thin asparagus, woody ends trimmed, stalks cut on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces (3 to 4 cups)
3 cups spring lettuce mix
3 cups baby spinach, stems removed
1 cup watercress
2 shallots, thinly sliced into rounds
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (multi-color if available), halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

For the ranch dressing: Place the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, mustard, chives, parsley and garlic in a bowl; whisk until completely combined. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
For the salad: In a large bowl, toss the asparagus, lettuce, spinach, watercress, shallots and tomatoes together. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with ranch dressing and serve.

Spring Greens With Maple and Mustard Dressing image

Provided by wood stove stoker

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces mixed spring greens
3 crisp pears, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup dried cherries
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl toss together all salad ingredients. Reserve some of the pears, walnuts, blue cheese, and cherries to garnish salad before serving. (This is one suggestion for the salad, but the possible combinations are endless).
In a small bowl mix together all dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss. (Note: Do not over-dress salad. Start by pouring ½ of the dressing over salad, toss, and if necessary add more to give the greens a light coating of dressing.).
Serve in one large bowl or on individual plates. Garnish with reserved pears, walnuts, blue cheese, and cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 281.7, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 18.1, Protein 5.8