Best 10 Green Salad With Tangy Basil Vinaigrette Recipes

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Calling all salad enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our vibrant Green Salad with Tangy Basil Vinaigrette. This refreshing dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a medley of other vegetables. The star of the show is the tangy basil vinaigrette, a delightful dressing that elevates the salad to a new level of deliciousness. Our recipe also includes variations for those with dietary restrictions, such as a vegan version and a gluten-free option. Whether you're a seasoned salad lover or looking for a lighter meal, this Green Salad with Tangy Basil Vinaigrette is a must-try.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD AND VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



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A simple, vibrant crunchy green salad with easy vinaigrette dressing. A great go-to side dish to serve with dinner.

Provided by Nicky Corbishley

Categories     Salad     side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 heads of crunchy green lettuce ( - such as romaine or cos, sliced)
100 g (3 cups) baby salad leaves ( - such as baby spinach, pea shoots, lambs lettuce or baby chard)
½ cucumber (sliced)
5 spring onions (scallions) (sliced)
3 celery stalks (sliced)
5 radishes (thinly sliced)
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp white wine vinegar
½ clove garlic (minced)
1 tbsp honey
1 pinch of salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place all of the vinaigrette dressing ingredients into a small jug or jar and whisk together for a few seconds, until combined.
  • Place all of the salad ingredients into a large serving bowl and toss together.
  • Serve the salad dressing with the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 34 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BALSAMIC BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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This Green Bean Salad recipe is vibrant, fresh, satisfying, crunchy, and can't-stop-eating- fabulous! It is loaded with crisp-tender green beans, juicy tomatoes, roasted beats, punchy red onions, sweet craisins, peppery arugula, buttery mozzarella, and toasted pine nuts all doused in tangy, bright Balsamic Lemon Basil Vinaigrette. This cold Green Bean Salad is exploding with flavor and texture and is a welcome addition to any meal or holiday table. This salad also gets HUGE points because it's the ideal make ahead salad because the green beans keep beautifully!

Provided by Jen

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 bunch beets (about 4 beets - or more if desired)
2 pounds fresh green beans (trimmed and cut in half)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (I like mixed colors) (halved)
1/4 cup minced red onion (or shallots)
1/2 cup craisins
3 cups baby arugula
1 1/2 cups (10 oz.) Ciliegine - fresh mozzarella balls (1-2 inches) (halved)
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 tsp EACH salt, pepper, garlic powder

Steps:

  • BEETS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the top and bottom ends off of the beets then peel using a vegetable peeler. Cut the beets into 1- 1 ½ inch chunks. Place beets on a foil lined baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and some freshly cracked salt and pepper. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until the beets are fork tender.
  • DRESSING: While the beets are roasting, prepare the rest of the salad. Add all of the Dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake vigorously or whisk together in a small bowl. Refrigerate dressing until ready to use. If serving salad within the hour, then place dressing in the freezer to quickly chill.
  • GREEN BEANS: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in two tablespoon salt. Add the green beans and cook until tender crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water to transfer the greens to. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beans to ice water to stop cooking. Drain the beans and pat very dry. Transfer to a large salad bowl.
  • Combine green beans with tomatoes, beets, red onion, and craisins. Drizzle with some of the dressing, cover and chill one hour (time permitting). When ready to serve, toss with arugula, mozzarella, pine nuts and additional dressing if desired. Season with freshly cracked salt and pepper to taste.

GREEN SALAD WITH TANGY BASIL VINAIGRETTE



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A tart and tangy dressing turns a basic salad into something special. It works for weeknight dining but is good enough for company and pairs perfectly with just about anything. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and tomatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BIBB SALAD WITH BASIL GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup good mayonnaise
1 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (6 to 7 scallions)
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 teaspoons chopped garlic (2 cloves)
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream
3 heads Bibb lettuce
2 to 3 tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the mayonnaise, scallions, basil, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the sour cream and process just until blended. (If not using immediately, refrigerate the dressing until ready to serve.)
  • Cut each head of lettuce into quarters, remove some of the cores, and arrange on 6 salad plates. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and add to the plates. Pour on the dressing and serve.

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

GREEN AND WAX BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



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This recipe calls for using past-their-prime tomatoes to make a vinaigrette by halving them across their equators, scooping out the seeds and grating the flesh on the large holes of a box grater. Seasoned with salt, vinegar and olive oil, it makes an flavorful dressing. Here, it's tossed with green and wax beans, sliced kalamata olives and torn basil leaves for a summer salad that's delicious cold or at room temperature. The vinaigrette can also be used as a crostini topping with white anchovies and fried capers, or in the base of an agrodolce to serve with fish or chicken.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1/2 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed
1 overripe large tomato
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt, plus more as needed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup thinly sliced pitted kalamata olives
1/3 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Drop green and wax beans into boiling water for 1 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain and immediately transfer to the ice bath. When cool, drain and dry with a towel and place in a large bowl.
  • Cut tomato in half across its equator and squeeze out seeds (use for another purpose or discard). Using the largest hole on a box grater, grate the tomato flesh. Discard skin and transfer grated flesh to a medium bowl. You should have about 1/2 cup. Stir in vinegar and salt, then stir in olive oil and garlic. Taste and adjust vinegar and salt as needed.
  • Add just enough vinaigrette to coat beans, add olives, then toss well. Let sit for at least 10 minutes (and up to 4 hours) before serving. Add torn basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 172, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 182 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

TANGY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



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"This was my family's all-time favorite dressing when I was growing up," shares Kathryn Anderson from her home in Wallkill, New York. Both tangy and sweet , it's delicious drizzled over any variety of crisp greens or fresh veggies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Mixed salad greens

Steps:

  • In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Toss with salad greens just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ALL GREEN SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Leah Koenig

Categories     Salad     Passover     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Basil     Asparagus     Avocado     Cucumber     Sugar Snap Pea     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the salad:
Kosher salt
2 bunches asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), ends trimmed and cut on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 romaine heart, roughly chopped
1 English hothouse cucumber, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
15 basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup torn fresh dill fronds
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette:
  • Whisk shallot, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a medium bowl until combined. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • For the salad:
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; prepare a large bowl of ice water and a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add asparagus to the boiling water and cook until crisp tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and immediately plunge into the ice water until chilled, then use slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to baking sheet to drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, cucumber, avocado, basil, dill, and blanched asparagus. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Serve salad with remaining dressing on the side.

GREEN SALAD WITH DILL VINAIGRETTE



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Making a giant green salad for yourself and your loved ones can be one of the best ways to create a formal break between work and dinner. This simple recipe features two different lettuces (romaine for sweet crunch and arugula for bitter spice) and a fat shower of herbs (parsley for freshness and dill for piquancy). Chilling your chopped and washed leaves in the refrigerator before dressing them is one of the best ways to get a restaurant-style green salad full of big, juicy crunch. For a savory, unknowable quality, add a splash of fish sauce, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce - choose your own adventure.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large garlic clove, finely grated
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 romaine heart
2 packed cups arugula
2 packed cups fresh parsley leaves with tender stems
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
Pinch of granulated sugar
Salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the garlic and rice vinegar, and set aside to mellow out.
  • Meanwhile, trim the root end off the romaine heart and chop lettuce crosswise into bite-size pieces. Add the romaine, arugula and parsley to a large bowl or salad spinner. Fill with cold water, swish the greens, then lift the spinner basket (or lift the greens out and transfer to a colander in the sink) and drain the water. Repeat 2 to 3 more times, or until the water runs clear and no grit remains. Spin-dry the greens or dry them very well by laying them out on a large kitchen towel, folding the towel in half and gently patting down to remove moisture. Rinse and dry the large bowl, and return the greens to the bowl, cover with the damp kitchen towel and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes. (Greens washed, dried and covered this way can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.)
  • When you're ready to serve, finish the vinaigrette: To the garlic and vinegar, add the olive oil, dill, fish sauce, sugar and 1 tablespoon cold water, and season generously with salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add a couple of tablespoons of the vinaigrette to the salad greens, and toss, adding more as needed to evenly coat. The salad should be lightly dressed, not drowned. Taste for seasoning, adjusting with more salt and pepper as desired.

GREEN SALAD WITH GRILLED CORN, CHEESE, BASIL, AND GRILLED-TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



Green Salad with Grilled Corn, Cheese, Basil, and Grilled-Tomato Vinaigrette image

Tomatoes grilled to the point of collapse are the key to this savory, chunky dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ears corn, husked
1 large tomato (3/4 pound)
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Coarse salt
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (from 1 small garlic clove)
2 heads Boston lettuce, trimmed, leaves separated
1 cup fresh basil leaves
4 ounces caciocavallo or Parmesan cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning, until charred on all sides, about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut kernels from ears.
  • Cut tomato in half. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt. Grill tomato, turning, until charred and softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. When cool enough to handle, remove skin and core; smash flesh with fingers. Whisk in vinegar, garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Combine corn, lettuce, basil, and cheese. Toss with dressing, and season with salt if necessary. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest greens and herbs available for the best flavor and texture.
  • Variety of Greens: Combine different types of greens, such as romaine, arugula, spinach, and kale, for a more interesting and nutritious salad.
  • Wash Greens Properly: Wash the greens thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris before assembling the salad.
  • Homemade Dressing: Make your own basil vinaigrette dressing using fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey for a delicious and healthy option.
  • Toss Gently: Toss the salad gently to combine the ingredients without bruising the greens.
  • Serve Immediately: Serve the salad immediately after dressing to prevent the greens from wilting.

Conclusion:

This green salad with tangy basil vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant colors, crisp texture, and zesty dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit. The homemade basil vinaigrette adds a delicious and tangy flavor that complements the fresh greens perfectly. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a refreshing appetizer, this green salad is the perfect choice. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and enjoy creating this delicious and nutritious meal!

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