Seasonal Salad With Herb Vinaigrette Recipes

GREEN SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours., Divide the salad greens, tomatoes and mushrooms among eight salad plates. Whisk dressing; drizzle over salads.

HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, herbs, honey and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple of turns of freshly ground black pepper.

VERY GREEN SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mince the garlic and shallot in a food processor. Scrape down sides and the add parsley, tarragon, basil and rosemary. Pulse to chop.
• Add the vinegar, agave nectar, salt, pepper, mustard, and 1 tbls. water. Pulse again. With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil in a thin stream.
• Place the cucumber, lettuce, onion, and kohlrabi in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Enjoy!

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.

HERBED VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Serve over greens.

HERBFARM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Purée all the ingredients except the oil in a blender or food processor or with a hand-held immersion blender. With the machine running, pour in the olive oil in a steady stream. If you are not going to use the dressing within a few hours, store it tightly covered in the refrigerator; it will keep for several weeks. Bring it to room temperature and shake or whisk it well before you dress the salad.
• Variations
• Use an herb-infused vinegar in place of the red wine vinegar.
• Herb Substitutions
• Blend any of the following into the dressing: 1 to 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped English or lemon thyme, lovage, mint, oregano, marjoram, or French tarragon; 2 to 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil, dill, chervil, or chives; or 2 teaspoons fresh fennel seeds.

SEASONAL SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Measure the vinegar into a small bowl.
• Crush the garlic clove and add it to the vinegar, along with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• After 10 minutes or so, whisk in the olive oil and a little freshly milled pepper.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Make the vinaigrette no more than a couple of hours before serving.
• Pick over the salad greens, discarding any tough outer leaves, or any that are wilted or blemished.
• (If you are using young head lettuces, trim the root ends with a sharp paring knife to free the leaves.) Fill a large basin with cold water and gently submerge the greens, allowing sand and grit to sink to the bottom.
• Lift the lettuces from the water and drain them in a colander, then dry them in a salad spinner.
• Wrap the leaves in clean cotton toweling and refrigerate in an airtight container.
• To serve, put the greens in a wide salad bowl and season with a small pinch of salt.
• Remove the garlic clove, whisk the vinaigrette, toss the greens lightly with just enough dressing to make the leaves glisten.
• (Your hands make the best salad-tossing tools.) Serve immediately with garlic toast or croutons.