Field Greens And Grilled Veggie Salad With Mustard Herb Dressing Recipes

GRILLED VEGGIES WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Gradually whisk in oils until blended., Peel and quarter each sweet onion, leaving root ends intact. Cut zucchini and yellow squash lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Lightly spritz onions, zucchini, yellow squash and remaining vegetables with cooking spray, turning to coat all sides., Grill sweet onions, covered, over medium heat 15-20 minutes until tender, turning occasionally. Grill zucchini, squash and peppers, covered, over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until crisp-tender and lightly charred, turning once. Grill green onions, covered, 2-4 minutes or until lightly charred, turning once., Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces; place in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

BIG GRILLED VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• Thread the mushrooms, zucchini, squash, orange bell pepper, green bell pepper and onions onto separate skewers.
• Mix the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the kebabs all over with the oil mix.
• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. When it is hot, grill the kebabs, turning as needed, until grill marks form and the veggies have softened, 8 to 10 minutes total.
• Using a fork, push the hot vegetables off the skewers onto a serving platter. Drizzle over the lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Toss to combine. Sprinkle over the crumbled feta and lemon zest. Top with the oregano, mint and parsley. The salad can be served warm or chilled.

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD

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.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Whisk shallot, red wine vinegar, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, chives, cilantro, and dill together in a large bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the mixture while whisking vigorously until the oil is incorporated into a smooth and creamy dressing.
• Arrange asparagus, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, green onions, bell pepper, and red onion onto baking sheets. Brush olive oil onto all the vegetables to coat; season with salt and pepper.
• Cook vegetables directly on preheated grill, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, and red onion, and 10 minutes for corn. Remove vegetables to the baking sheets used for preparation and cool.
• Cut asparagus, green onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper crosswise into 1-inch pieces and put into a large bowl. Quarter red onion slices; add to bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Let vegetables cool to room temperature.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat.

FIELD GREENS WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, red wine, white wine, lime juice, and brown sugar in a bowl and mix well. Add the cloves and cinnamon, to taste. Drizzle over field greens, to taste.
• Cut baguette about 4 to 5 inches long. Cut 1 end on a bias. Scoop out the insides and fill with greens. Stand upright on each of 4 plates and garnish with berries.

GRILLED VEGGIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: In medium-size bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until oil is thoroughly incorporated. Stir in garlic, thyme and oregano. Set aside half of the dressing for the pasta.
• Vegetables and Pasta: Prepare outdoor grill with hot coals or heat gas grill. Lightly brush grill grid with vegetable oil. Generously brush peppers, zucchini, squash, onion and tomatoes with some of the remaining dressing.
• Working in batches, grill the vegetables about 3 minutes per side or until fork-tender, about 18 minutes total. Brush the vegetables with additional dressing halfway through the grilling. Remove the vegetables from the grill and keep warm.
• In large bowl or on serving platter, toss together cooked pasta with reserved half of dressing and any remaining dressing used for grilling vegetables. Toss in basil and mozzarella cheese. Arrange grilled vegetables over top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH LEMON-MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For vinaigrette:
• Combine first 9 ingredients in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• For vegetables:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange all vegetables on baking sheets. Lightly brush all vegetables with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill asparagus, green onions, zucchini, and corn until lightly charred and just tender, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes for green onions, 8 minutes for asparagus and zucchini, and 10 minutes for corn. Return vegetables to same sheets.
• Grill endive and radicchio until lightly charred, turning often, about 8 minutes. Transfer to baking sheets with other vegetables. Place tomatoes, skin side down, on grill and cook until just charred, about 3 minutes. Turn tomatoes; grill until just beginning tosoften, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to sheets with other vegetables.
• Cut asparagus, green onions, and zucchini crosswise into 1-inch pieces; place in large bowl. Cut corn kernels from cobs; add to bowl. Cut endive in half lengthwise. Remove cores from endive and radicchio. Chop into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; add to bowl. Coarsely chop tomatoes. Using slotted spoon, add tomatoes to bowl. Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Mix vinaigrette into vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.

FIELD SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine salad greens, walnuts, cheese, and apples. Toss with raspberry vinaigrette, and serve.

POTATO SALAD WITH MUSTARD DRESSING AND BACON

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar and garlic in medium bowl to blend.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover, chill.
• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Crumble.
• Boil potatoes in large pot until just tender.
• Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Cool for 15 minutes or so.
• Mix bacon, celery, green and red onions, eggs and dressing into potatoes.
• Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
• Chill.
• Note: I usually hold back about ¾ cup of the dressing to toss with salad just before serving.
• While chilling the potatoes soak up a good bit of the dressing and if not careful it can become dry. If this happens just moisten with a small amount of milk and stir to encorporate.

FIELD GREENS AND GRILLED VEGGIE SALAD WITH MUSTARD HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix the garlic, mustard, and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil and water. Add herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine blanched and raw vegetables in a bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables over medium heat, turning frequently, until slightly charred and just tender, about 5-7 minutes.
• Place salad blend in a large bowl; add half the dressing and gently toss to coat. Arrange salad on a serving platter or on individual plates and top with grilled vegetables; drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with goat cheese and more fresh herbs, if desired.