In the realm of refreshing and vibrant salads, the Country Salad with Herb Vinaigrette stands out as a symphony of flavors and textures. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, sweet red onion, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed together in a zesty herb vinaigrette. The vinaigrette, a culinary masterpiece in its own right, is a lively fusion of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, fresh herbs like basil, thyme, and oregano, and a hint of honey for a touch of sweetness. This exquisite salad is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, with its vibrant colors and inviting aroma. It's the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or as a light and refreshing meal on its own. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make, with simple ingredients and a preparation time of just 15 minutes. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind this delightful Country Salad with Herb Vinaigrette.
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GREEN SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE
My mother-in-law regularly makes this for birthdays and holiday dinners. It is best in the summer when fresh, locally grown tomatoes are available. -Amy Sauser, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HERB VINAIGRETTE
This lemon-and-herb vinaigrette gets a touch of sweetness from honey and works beautifully with almost any salad.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- To make the salad: rinse the lettuce in chilled water. Remove from water, wrap in damp paper towels and refrigerate.
- Marinate the cucumber, celery, squash, carrots, tomatoes, and onions, separately, with the herb vinaigrette. Cover each, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Slice the tortillas into 4-inch long, thin, triangular strips.
- In a large pan, add 1/2-inch of oil and heat. When the oil is hot, fry the tortillas until they are crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, season, and let cool.
- Place the lettuce in a large bowl. Add the marinated vegetables and toss with some more of the Herbed Vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Top with the crispy tortilla strips.
- To make the dressing: in a small food processor, combine all ingredients and blend for 45 seconds to 1 minute until emulsified.
COUNTRY SALAD (LIDIA BASTIANICH)
In 'Lidia Cooks From the Heart of Italy'. From the Trentino-Alto Adige region. If you cannot get real Italian Asiago, Ms. Lidia recommends using fresh Grana Padano or good mild American cheddar.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories European
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a pot or saucepan with 3 quarts water, and heat it to boiling.
- Tear off any tough leaves at the base of the cauliflower and cut out the core; break or cut the large branches in to small florets, drop them into the boiling water, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Lift from water, and drain well in a colander; when cool, put the florets in a large bowl.
- As soon as the cauliflower is out of the pot, return the water to a boil and drop in the potatoes; cook them at a gentle boil just until a knife blade pierces the center easily--don't let them get mushy.
- Drain and briefly cool the potatoes; peel them while still warm, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and put them in the serving bowl with the cauliflower.
- Peel and core the apples; cut into 1/4-inch dice, and add to the salad bowl.
- Trim the radishes, quarter them in wedges, and drop into the bowl along with the diced onion, cubes of Asiago, and toasted walnuts.
- Sprinkle the salt over the salad pieces and toss; drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the salad and toss; sprinkle on the parsley and toss once more, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.7, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 320.1, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 4.5
SEASONAL COUNTRY SALAD WITH SPICED WALNUTS
Provided by Katy Sparks
Categories Salad Appetizer Bake Quick & Easy Walnut Spring Anise Lettuce Coriander Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make the spiced walnuts:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, spices, and salt. Toast the walnuts lightly on a sheet pan in the oven, for about 4-5 minutes. While the nuts are toasting, heat the spiced sugar in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. When the sugar just begins to melt around the edges, toss in the warm nuts, straight from the oven. Shake the pan vigorously over the burner until all the nuts are coated in sugar - it will cling in somewhat uneven patches, but that is the effect I like. Pour the nuts onto a plate or baking sheet to cool - don't be tempted to try one until they have really cooled down, since sugar at this temperature will give you a burned tongue to remember!
- Make your salad:
- Toss the salad greens with the spiced walnuts and the vinaigrette and top with a generous slice of ham and 1 ounce of cheese per person, according to the seasons (see Weighing Your Options).
- Weighing your options:
- Spring: Grilled Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Maytag Blue Cheese (to grill asparagus, blanch the asparagus to halfway tender, brush with a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until lightly brown)
- Summer: Fresh Black Mission Figs with Smithfield Ham and Aged Goat Cheese
- Fall: Lightly Roasted Seckel Pears with Pecorino Romano and Prosciutto
- Winter: Blood Oranges and Fennel with Feta and Prosciutto
COUNTRY SALAD
This hearty salad makes a healthy and delicious lunch with a few slices of ham
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Lunch, Main course, Side dish
Time 18m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the eggs in a pan of boiling water for exactly 8 mins. Lift from the pan, cool under the cold tap, then peel and halve.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, capers and spring onions. Toss together most of the dressing with the leaves. Place on a serving dish, top with the halved eggs and drizzle over the remaining dressing. Serve on its own or with slices of ham.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.56 milligram of sodium
GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Delicious grilled vegetable salad served room temperature. Great the next day too! The vinaigrette can be used on any salad or as a marinade for chicken and fish. Substitute basil for cilantro if you don't care for cilantro.
Provided by Celeste
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
FRENCH COUNTRY SALAD
For this French-style composed salad, sliced ham and sauteed apple are presented with Gruyere, balsamic onions, rustic bread, and Boston lettuce dressed in tangy Dijon vinaigrette.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Whisk champagne vinegar, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking until emulsified. Stir in walnuts. Season with pepper. Set aside.
- Stir onions, balsamic vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a skillet; season with pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions have absorbed most of the liquid, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Let onions cool.
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple; cook, flipping once, until just beginning to brown and soften, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat; set aside.
- To serve, arrange 2 slices of ham on each of 4 plates. Toss lettuce with dressing; divide among plates. Arrange cheese and apple slices on top, evenly dividing among plates. Garnish each plate with 2 onions. Serve with bread.
COUNTRY SALAD WITH HERB VINAIGRETTE
Make and share this Country Salad With Herb Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alskann
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss.
- Combine vinaigrette ingredients in a cruet and shake well.
- Just before serving, pour vinaigrette over salad, toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 503.9, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 7
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal ingredients. This will give your salad the best flavor and texture.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different greens. There are many different types of greens that can be used in a country salad, so don't be afraid to try something new.
- Add some protein to your salad. This will help to make it a more filling meal. Some good options include grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu.
- Don't overdress your salad. A little bit of vinaigrette goes a long way.
- Serve your salad immediately. This will prevent the greens from wilting.
Conclusion:
Country salad with herb vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give this salad a try.
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