Mixed Baby Greens With Creamy Dressing Recipes

CREAMED MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in batches, add the spinach, chard leaves and kale and cook just until wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove with tongs and transfer to a colander set over a bowl to drain and cool. When cool enough to handle, transfer to a kitchen towel in batches and squeeze out the excess liquid. Chop the greens.
• Finely chop the chard stems. Heat the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chard stems, shallot and thyme sprigs. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and continue to cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the milk. Return to medium heat; add 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and a few dashes of hot sauce and cook until thickened slightly, 3 to 5 more minutes.
• Discard the thyme and stir the greens into the pot. Cook, stirring, until heated through and coated, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the creme fraiche.

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.

MIXED GREENS WITH YOGURT DRESSING AND DILL

Steps:

• Whisk vinaigrette and yogurt in a large bowl. Add greens, dill, and sesame seeds and toss to coat; season salad with salt and pepper.

MIXED BABY GREENS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the shallot, mustard, vinegar and season with salt and pepper. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil.
• Pour vinaigrette over the greens, tosses and serve immediately.

BABY GREENS WITH WARM GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Whisk together egg white and water. Dip cheese rounds in egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in bread crumbs, pressing lightly to adhere. Chill 15 minutes.
• Whisk together vinegar, salt, mustard, sugar, and a pinch of pepper in a small salad bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Heat remaining teaspoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté cheese until golden, about 30 seconds per side. Remove skillet from heat.
• Add greens to dressing and toss gently to coat. Serve salad topped with warm cheese.

GREENS WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Wash greens and drain. Pat dry with paper towels. Place in salad bowl or on salad plates.
• Beat mustard and mayonnaise. Add oil in very thin stream, beating constantly with wire whisk. Dressing should remain thick.
• Beat in vinegar in thin stream; dressing should be thinner but still creamy.
• Add herbs, salt and pepper to dressing.
• Put garlic through press and beat in. Serve dressing over greens.

MIXED GREENS WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine first four ingredients. Chill until serving. Combine dressing ingredients; toss with salad mixture just until coated.

MIXED GREENS WITH CREAMY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 1 minute. Drain and cool under cold running water.
• In a large salad bowl, toss together red leaf, romaine, frise asparagus, and black olives.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt and pepper, and sour cream. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until completely combined. Pour vinaigrette over the salad, toss to coat, and serve immediately.

BABY GREENS WITH A WARM GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
• Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, white sugar, salt, garlic, and Gorgonzola cheese in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and warm gently.
• Toss the baby greens, almonds, and crumbled bacon together in a salad bowl; drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

BABY GREENS WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Peel and chop eggs.
• Combine next 5 ingredients and process until smooth with a hand held blender (or shake in a jar).
• Place lettuce in a bowl, add dressing and eggs and toss gently.
• Serve on a plate or salad bowl.
• Garnish with chopped parsley.

MIXED BABY GREENS WITH CREAMY DRESSING

Steps:

• Place greens in a salad bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill until serving time.
• For dressing, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine remaining ingredients except sour cream. Cover and shake vigorously until well combined.
• Add sour cream. Cover and shake well. Dressing can be chilled, covered, until serving time or used immediately.
• Before serving, drizzle dressing over greens. Toss gently until well coated. Serve immediately.