Best Zesty Salad Greens With Easy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

WARM GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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.

MIXED BABY GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat all Balsamic Vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until smooth.
• In serving bowl, toss vinaigrette and all Salad ingredients just before serving.

GREENS WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad.

OUR FAVORITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Replace lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

SIMPLE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toss the greens, salt and pepper together with just enough vinaigrette to coat, about 1/2 cup. Place them in a decorative bowl and top with the grape tomatoes and bell pepper. Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side.
• Put the shallot and basil into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until the shallot is finely chopped. Add the balsamic, sugar, salt and pepper and pulse again. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube. Pour the vinaigrette into a small bowl and serve.

SPICY GREENS WITH WARM BALSAMIC DRESSING

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.

ZESTY WHOLE GRAIN AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water and sorghum in a small pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until sorghum is tender yet firm to the bite, about 1 hour. Drain any excess water and cool, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer sorghum to a large bowl. Add tomatoes, celery, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic; toss to combine. Stir in Italian dressing and lemon juice. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill before serving, about 30 minutes.

ZESTY SALAD

Steps:

• Place potato cubes into a small pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
• Combine cooled potato, cabbage, pomegranate seeds, and carrot in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well-mixed. Poured over potato mixture and toss to combine.

CLASSIC MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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.