In the culinary world, a garden salad stands as a refreshing symphony of flavors, colors, and textures. It's a dish that celebrates the bounty of nature's garden, where crisp lettuces, vibrant tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a chorus of other vegetables unite to create a symphony of taste. The secret to unlocking the full potential of this delightful dish lies in the dressing, a culinary conductor that harmonizes all the ingredients into a cohesive masterpiece. Our curated collection of garden salad dressing recipes offers a diverse range of flavors and styles, ensuring that there's a perfect dressing for every palate and occasion. From classic vinaigrettes to creamy Caesar dressings, tangy Asian-inspired sauces to luscious honey mustard dressings, each recipe is a culinary journey waiting to be explored. Let your taste buds embark on an adventure as you discover the perfect dressing to elevate your garden salad to a culinary masterpiece.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GARDEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY DILL DRESSING
Make and share this Garden Pasta Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix together salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
- Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
OLIVE GARDEN SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RecipeNut
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed.
- If this is a little to tart for your own personal tastes please add a little extra sugar.
KITTENCAL'S GREEK GARDEN SALAD WITH GREEK-STYLE DRESSING
All amounts may be adjusted to taste, the dressing amounts will yield just slightly over 1 cup and I strongly suggest to make the dressing in advance even better 24 hours ahead --- serve the salad with crusty bread on the side --- the dressing from my recipe#66596 also works well with this salad
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the dressing in a bowl combine all ingredients.
- Cover and chill until ready to use.
- In a large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, feta cheese, onion and black olives.
- At this point you may chill, before serving add in salad dressing, then season with black pepper and salt.
GARDEN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING
I lightened up a tangy salad dressing by replacing some of the oil with lemon juice. The revamped dressing lends a refreshing twist to mixed greens, tomatoes, pepper rings and cucumbers slices.-Martha Pollock, Oregonia, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, tomatoes, cucumber and pepper rings. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, honey, chives, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in oil until dressing thickens. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARDEN SALAD WITH HERBS AND SOUR-CHERRY DRESSING
Handfuls of fresh herbs and leafy greens plus fronds of fennel provide a depth of flavor in this summery salad. Tart cherries are quickly marinated in a simple sherry vinaigrette then mixed with the salad.
Provided by Anna Kovel
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Vegetables
Time 30m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir together vinegar, lemon juice, a large pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk in oil. Stir in cherries; let stand at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
- Finely chop fennel fronds; mix with herbs. Toss greens with herb mixture. Gently mix in onions, radishes, and sliced fennel; add dressing and cherries, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
GARDEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING
Categories Salad Leafy Green Tomato Vegetable No-Cook Quick & Easy Summer Parade
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cut the tough ribs out of the lettuce leaves and discard the tough, darker green tops of the larger leaves. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and scallions.
- 2. Peel and pit the avocados. Cut them into 1/4-inch dice and place in a small bowl. Add the lime juice and toss well (to prevent discoloration). Add the avocados to the other vegetables and toss with the Ranch Dressing. Before serving, season with salt and pepper. Serve with any extra dressing alongside.
GARDEN ORZO SALAD WITH HERB DRESSING
Steps:
- In a food processor add lemon zest and juice, orange zest and juice, cider vinegar, parsley, basil. Turn on the processor and slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is blended together. Process until smooth and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To a large mixing bowl add the raw corn kernels, diced celery, seeded and diced cucumber and whole cherry tomatoes.
- Once orzo is cooked, drain and rinse under cold water; drain well. Add cooled orzo to bowl and toss. Add dressing to salad and toss again. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve.
GARDEN SALAD WITH SMOKED ALMOND DRESSING
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place lettuce on large platter and scatter veggies across the top. Put the garlic, almonds, sun dried tomatoes, cilantro, mint and vinegar in food processor and turn it on - if you have trouble getting the dressing going, add a splash (2 tablespoons) of water then stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Process the dressing then season it with black pepper, to taste, and pour evenly over the salad and serve.
GREEK GARDEN SALAD WITH DRESSING
"My Italian-American mother and Syria-American father merged their skills to create this delicious salad. We still grow most of the ingredients and serve this often," writes Weda Mosellie from Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large serving bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. , For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, garlic, cilantro, water, mint, oregano, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARDEN SALAD WITH CANTALOUPE DRESSING
You can vary this dish according to what fruits and vegetables are at their peak. This salad was created by Walt Disney World Chef Keith Keogh and is a popular attraction on the menu at the Wonders of Life pavilion at Epcot Center. Taken from the "Quick and Healthy Low Fat Cooking" cookbook.
Provided by jonesies
Categories Melons
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make dressing: In a blender, process the cantaloupe, water, honey, ginger and vinegar until smooth.
- To make the salad: Steam the broccoli, snow peas and carrots for about 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
- Transfer to a large plate and spread out in a thin layer.
- Place in the freezer for 5 minutes, or until cold; do not let the vegetables freeze.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the cantaloupe, strawberries and radishes; toss well.
- Divide the spinach among individual plates.
- Top with the salad.
- Drizzle with the dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 52, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 18.2, Protein 3.3
GARDEN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY POPPY SEED DRESSING
Crisp, Fresh, Tangy and Sweet is this Boston leaf lettuce topped with cucumbers, red peppers, scallions and raspberries with a raspberry dressing. Grilled chicken slices on this would be great.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Raspberries
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the first 5 dressing ingredients in a blender and blend to mix. Slowly add oil blending till thick add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a chilled bowl place torn lettuce leaves topping with remaining ingredients.
- Pour dressing over.
- Top with optional cheese and nuts.
OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT SALAD & HOUSE DRESSING
Steps:
- In the bowl of a blender, combine dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. In a large salad bowl, layer salad ingredients in order beginning with lettuce. Pour salad dressing over salad and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy! COOK'S NOTE: If you prefer dressing to be yellow in color (like the original) add yellow food coloring. I prefer it natural so I left it out.
GLORIA PITZER'S OLIVE GARDEN-STYLE SALAD DRESSING
Gloria Pitzer is known for copying famous foods, but making them healthy at the same time. "I take the junk out of junk food," says Pitzer. "You know what goes into my recipes." Gloria is careful to point out that she doesn't actually know what the big chains put in their food. "I don't try to dissect the foods and figure out the chemical ingredients," she says. "I never, ever try to steal anyone's secret corporate recipe. I just do my best to duplicate the taste." Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blend first 5 ingredients (not oil) in blender on high speed 1/2 minute or until smooth. Pour this mixture into the top of a double boiler and add 1/4 cup oil. Stir gently with a whisk over gently boiling water until it begins to thicken and egg is completely cooked. Chill several hours or overnight before using. If the dressing is too thick, add more Italian dressing as needed.
- Mix together equal amounts of fresh spinach, iceberg and romaine lettuce. Allow 2 cups for each salad. Moisten leaves in dressing, do not saturate; let stand 5 minutes. Add onion rings, radishes, etc.
GARDEN SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING
A basic garden salad- you can vary the quantities used as desired. Serve the salad in one large bowl or as a side to a meal. Serve the dressing seperately and everyone can add their own. The dressing makes 1 1/2 cups.
Provided by Jubes
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Toss salad ingredients to combine.
- For the dressing- Place ingredients in a screw top jar and shake well- Makes 1 1/2 cups.
- Serve the salad in one large bowl or as a side to a meal.
- Add desired amount of dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.8, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 106.3, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 23.1, Protein 9.2
OLIVE GARDEN SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by EricD0768
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed.
- Serve over your favorite salad.
OLIVE GARDEN SALAD DRESSING
Make and share this Olive Garden Salad Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BoaterJodie
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all of the ingredients with a mixer on medium speed or in a blender on low speed for 30 seconds.
- Chill at least 1 hour.
- Serve over mixed greens or use as a marinade.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients are, the more delicious your dressing will be. Try to use freshly picked herbs and vegetables whenever possible.
- Taste as you go: Don't be afraid to taste your dressing as you're making it and adjust the seasonings accordingly. This will help you create a dressing that's perfectly balanced to your taste.
- Let your dressing rest: After you've made your dressing, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before using it. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Store your dressing properly: Store your dressing in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
A homemade garden salad dressing is a delicious and healthy way to add flavor to your salads. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dressing that's perfect for your taste. So next time you're making a salad, skip the store-bought dressing and try one of these homemade recipes instead. Your taste buds will thank you!
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