Best 4 Festive Tossed Salad With Lemon Dressing Recipes
Looking for a vibrant and refreshing salad to grace your table this holiday season? Look no further than this Festive Tossed Salad with Lemon Dressing. This delightful salad boasts a medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy red onions, providing a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. Topped with crumbled feta cheese, this salad delivers a delightful salty and tangy contrast. The star of the show, however, is the irresistible lemon dressing, a perfect balance of zesty lemon juice, sweet honey, aromatic Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs.
But that's not all! This article also features a collection of equally enticing recipes to elevate your holiday feast. From the classic and comforting Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic to the indulgent and decadent Chocolate Mousse, there's something for every palate and preference. Don't miss out on the delightful Spiced Cranberry Sauce, a perfect accompaniment to your roasted turkey or ham. And for a touch of warmth and coziness, try the aromatic Mulled Apple Cider, a festive beverage that will fill your home with the scents of the season.
WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH LEMON POPPY SEED DRESSING
This is one of my go-to fruit salad recipes! Fresh apples, mandarins, kiwi, bananas and pomegranate arils are all tossed with a sweet, bright poppyseed dressing. Always a party favorite! I've also tried this with pears in place of bananas for another delicious option.
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the dressing: In a mixing bowl or jar whisk together lemon juice and sugar until sugar has dissolved.
- Mix in olive oil, vegetable oil and honey until well blended. Stir in poppy seeds.
- For the fruit salad: In a salad bowl toss together all of the fruit then pour dressing over top and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately for best results.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ITALIAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
For an Italian twist on salad, I mix greens with red onion, mushrooms, olives, pepperoncini, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Add tomatoes and carrots if you like. -Deborah Loop, Clinton Township, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings (1/2 cup vinaigrette).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss lightly. If desired, add toppings., In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHRISTMAS WREATH SALAD
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the salad: In a large bowl, massage the kale with the lemon juice for about 2 minutes until the color has darkened and the leaves feel soft. Add the cranberries, pine nuts, sliced red pepper and fennel and toss to combine.
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, add the oil, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic and whisk for 1 minute. Dress the salad with about a quarter of the dressing and toss to coat. Pour the remaining dressing into a small round jar or cup.
- Place the jar of dressing in the center of a large round platter. Arrange the salad mixture around the jar to form a wreath shape. To create a bow for the wreath, cut two 1/4-inch strips from the reserved red pepper for the ribbons and set aside. Lay the remaining bell pepper piece in front of you horizontally. Cut out 2 rectangles, each with a curved piece of pepper on one side, and a square from the middle. Arrange the rectangles with the curved parts on the outside and the square in the middle. Tuck the reserved strips underneath to make ribbons hanging down. Add a small ladle or spoon to serve the dressing.
FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD
From Taste of Home. Unique salad with pear, apple, dried cranberry, swiss cheese and cashews. Also has a home made dressing.
Provided by FrVanilla
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, onion and salt. Cover and process until blended. With blender running, gradually add oil. Add poppy seeds and blend.
- In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, Swiss cheese, apple, pear and cranberries. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Add cashews; toss to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, seasonal ingredients whenever possible.
- If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
- To make a vegan version of this salad, omit the feta cheese and use a plant-based dressing.
- This salad is best served immediately after making, but it will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
This festive tossed salad with lemon dressing is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright flavors and colorful ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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