Mixed Greens With Creamy Vinaigrette Recipes

VINAIGRETTE FOR MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine greens and onion. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

CREAMY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Measure vinegar (or lemon juice) and mustard (or mayonnaise) into a 2-cup measuring cup. With a small whisk, stir in garlic, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Measure oil in another cup. Slowly whisk oil into mixture, first in droplets, then in a slow, steady stream to make an emulsified vinaigrette.

MIXED GREENS WITH LEMON CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and shallot. Gradually whisk in oil., In a large bowl, combine lettuce, spinach and arugula. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

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.

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Whisk in the walnut oil, drop by drop. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. If acid is needed, add lemon juice. If more oil needed, add olive oil.
• Tear the greens into large bite-size pieces in a flat bowl. Add the nuts and dill. Just before serving, add only enough dressing to coat lightly when tossed. Toss and serve.

GREENS AND VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash and dry greens.
• Whisk oil, vinegar and mustard in salad bowl; stir in greens.

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.

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.

MIXED GREENS WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl toss greens with oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and divide salad between 2 plates.

MIXED GREENS WITH MEDITERRANEAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend first 5 ingredients in blender until well blended. Add oil; blend 15 sec.
• Place greens in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Top with cheese.

RECIPES MIXED GREENS WITH HERB-VINEGAR DRESSING

Steps:

• Three days before, combine the vinegars with the herb mixture in a jar. Seal and let infuse in the refrigerator for three days.
• Strain the herbs from the vinegar and pour the vinegar into a saucepan. Place over high heat and reduce by half. Fill another saucepan with 1/4 inch of peanut oil. Heat the oil to 170 degrees, then add the shallots. Remove from the heat and cool. Strain. Place the vinegar in a bowl, then gradually whisk in the shallot oil and then the olive oil until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the lettuces and the chervil and tarragon. Sprinkle with about 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss gently and thoroughly, until all of the leaves are thinly coated. Add a little more dressing if necessary, but the delicate leaves should not be weighed down with it. Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve.

MIXED GREENS WITH TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk together the mustard, the shallot, the vinegar, the tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the greens and toss the salad well.