Best Zesty Salad Greens With Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

WARM GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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A warm vinaigrette tossed with fresh salad greens and toasted pine nuts makes for a fabulous flavor experience.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/3 cup water
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 oz)
3 cups bite-size pieces leaf lettuce
3 cups bite-size pieces fresh spinach
2 cups bite-size pieces radicchio
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended. Makes 1 cup vinaigrette; use 1/3 cup for this recipe.
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette to boiling over medium heat. Cook mushrooms in vinaigrette 3 minutes; remove from heat.
Add remaining salad ingredients. Toss 1 to 2 minutes or until greens begin to wilt. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 120 mg

SPICY GREENS WITH WARM BALSAMIC DRESSING

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 bunch arugula, cleaned, trimmed and chopped
1 head radicchio, chopped
2 cups chopped escarole, 1/2 head
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, cracked
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Arrange greens on a large platter. Heat oil and garlic in a small pan over moderate heat. Simmer garlic in oil to infuse the flavor. Remove the garlic from the oil and transfer it to a small bowl. Wipe the pan and return to heat. Add balsamic vinegar. Raise heat to high and reduce vinegar by 1/2, 30 seconds. Stream oil into saucepan and whisk to combine with vinegar. Drizzle dressing over the salad and season the greens with salt and pepper.

CLASSIC MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Make and share this Classic Mixed Green Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 large ripe beefsteak tomato, cut int eighths
1 seedless cucumber, unpeeled, thinly sliced
salt and pepper

Steps:

to Make Vinaigrette:.
In medium bowl whisk all the ingredients except the oil until mixed. Gradually whisk in the oil until smooth.
In a small bowl, cover the onion with iced water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well. (Soaking the onion removes the sharp bit).
In a large bowl, place the lettuce, drained onions, tomato and cucumber and add the dressing a little at a time, tossing gently and thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately on chilled salad plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Sodium 353.7, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 3.3