Best Three Green Salad Recipes

THREE-GREEN SALAD

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For a crisp, refreshing side dish, this tasty salad can't be beat. It's the perfect salad to go with lasagna. -Gina Squires, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (about 3/4 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
4 cups torn fresh spinach
1 medium cucumber, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
6 fresh broccoli florets, sliced
3 fresh cauliflowerets, sliced
6 radishes, sliced
4 green onions, sliced
5 fresh mushrooms, sliced
ITALIAN DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
Pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, toss the greens and vegetables. Cover and chill. In a blender, combine all dressing ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into a jar with tight-fitting lid; chill for at least 30 minutes. , Shake dressing before serving; pour desired amount over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THREE GREEN SALAD WITH WARM BRIE

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I have served this many times at dinners where a seperate salad course is appropriate.It is simple, quite sophisticated and the taste combinations are interesting.

Provided by Panino

Categories Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2/3 cup olive oil (or flavored oil of your choice)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 bag mixed salad green, from grocer (also delicious with plain red leaf lettuce)
8 pieces triple cream brie, about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide at base (St.Andre is a very good brand)
toasted pecans (to garnish)

Steps:

Wisk together in a small bowl the oil of your choice,lemon juice and a little salt and pepper.
Let stand at least an hour at room temp.
If you use plain olive oil you may want to flavor to taste with a little garlic powder in the oil.
Preheat the oven to 350*.
Toss the dressing with the greens and divide among salad plates.
Arrange brie on the baking sheet and bake until soft but not runny.
You really need to stand there and keep an eye on it.
(about one minute) Top each salad with the wedge of cheese and toasted pecans.
A nice variation is a"fan" of thinly sliced pear on the plate.

THREE CHEESE GREEN SALAD

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This is a great salad as a meal with grilled chicken or by itself. This has been a winner with our friends and family. Who can pass up a salad with three cheeses?

Provided by amylrowe

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large head leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup cubed Swiss cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup toasted pecan pieces
½ cup olive oil
½ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine lettuce, Swiss cheese, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese and pecans in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 53.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 639.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g