Best 10 Lemon Vinaigrette On Greens Recipes

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**Lemon Vinaigrette on Greens: A Medley of Fresh and Zesty Flavors**

In the realm of culinary delights, few things rival the harmonious blend of crisp greens, tangy vinaigrette, and a burst of citrusy freshness. Lemon vinaigrette dressing, a classic culinary creation, elevates simple greens to a symphony of flavors. Its vibrant acidity, herbaceous undertones, and subtle sweetness marry seamlessly with an array of leafy greens, creating a salad that is both visually stunning and tantalizing to the taste buds. This article presents a collection of lemon vinaigrette recipes, each offering a unique twist on this versatile dressing. From the classic lemon-herb vinaigrette, infused with the aromatic essence of basil and thyme, to the spicy lemon-jalapeño vinaigrette, which adds a touch of heat to the mix, these dressings transform ordinary salads into extraordinary culinary experiences. Whether you prefer a light and refreshing dressing or one that packs a flavorful punch, this article has a lemon vinaigrette recipe to suit your palate. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect lemon vinaigrette to elevate your next salad creation.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GREENS WITH HERBY LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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These zesty greens are the perfect accompaniment to a picnic or Summer roast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

200g green bean , trimmed
250g baby courgette , halved and quartered lengthways
250g pea
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
handful flatleaf parsley , roughly chopped
handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
1 tbsp snipped chive

Steps:

  • Boil water in a large pan with a steamer attachment and fill a large bowl with ice-cold water. Steam the green beans for 3-4 mins, the courgettes for 2-3 mins, and the peas for 2 mins, until everything is just tender. (If you don't have a steamer, just boil the vegetables in boiling salted water for the same times as above.) After cooking, immediately plunge vegetables into the ice-cold water to cool quickly, drain, then pat dry with kitchen paper.
  • For the dressing, whisk together the oil and lemon juice, stir in the parsley, mint and chives, then season. Take the dressing and vegetables to the picnic in separate containers, then toss gently together to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

THE BEST LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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This is one of my favorite salad dressings. It works for a simple salad or with crispy Parmesan chicken with a cool salad on top.

Provided by lukeder101

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Whisk red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking briskly. Beat lemon juice into the mixture.
  • Pour dressing into a sealable jar or bottle, seal, and shake until emulsified.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 214.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

MIXED GREENS WITH LEMON CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



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Simple and delicious, this champagne vinaigrette recipe pairs perfectly with mixed greens or a salad of your choice. -Ray Uyeda, Mountain View, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups torn leaf lettuce
4 cups fresh spinach
2 cups fresh arugula
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and shallot. Gradually whisk in oil., In a large bowl, combine lettuce, spinach and arugula. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat. Top with walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Versatile and delicious, this lemon vinaigrette is a favorite among homemade salad dressings. The fresh lemon flavor brightens up simple green salads as a dressing but it's also a lively addition to fresh steamed vegetables, like broccoli, green beans or cauliflower. -Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. Slowly add olive oil while whisking constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

LEMON VINAIGRETTE ON GREENS



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The vinaigrette also tastes good on spinach salad. It keeps well in the regrigerator in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Just shake and serve.-Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn romaine

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first nine ingredients; shake well. Place romaine in a salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 27g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE AND ALMONDS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and place the beans in a serving dish. Toss with the vinaigrette and almonds and serve.

LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

GREEN BEANS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Grab-and-go offerings of picnicky food are almost universally mediocre and exasperatingly expensive. Resist the temptation to outsource and make your own. This recipe is built to last. You can make it a day or two ahead of time, or leave it out on the counter if you're going to eat these green beans within a few hours of making it.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

green beans
olive oil
lemon juice
garlic.

Steps:

  • Blanch green beans in boiling water, then plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking.
  • Toss with a vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice and a tiny bit of minced garlic. (To turn this into a main dish, sear some tuna until crusty on the outside, but still raw in the middle. Cut into thick slices or chunks, and toss with the green beans and dressing.)

SIMPLE LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Healthy     Vegan     Lemon Juice

Yield Makes about 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, mustard, and fine sea salt, whisking until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add 3 tablespoons of the oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is well blended. Season with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. If desired, whisk in the remaining oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly. DO AHEAD: The vinaigrette can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 3 days.

CRAB CAKES AND BABY GREENS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Leafy Green     Shellfish     New Year's Eve     Lunch     Crab     Chill     Pan-Fry     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 10 as first-course

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1 pound fresh crabmeat, drained well, picked over
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1/4 cup vegetable oil
12 cups mixed baby greens
Lemon Vinaigrette
Additional chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Place 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in shallow dish. Mix crabmeat, mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons chives, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, hot pepper sauce and remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in egg. Using 2 tablespoons for each, form crab mixture into twenty 1 1/2-inch-diameter cakes. Coat crab cakes with breadcrumbs in dish, pressing breadcrumbs to adhere. Transfer crab cakes to prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add crab cakes to skillet and cook until golden brown and heated through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer crab cakes to paper towel-lined plate.
  • Place mixed greens in large bowl. Toss with enough Lemon Vinaigrette to coat. Divide greens among 10 plates. Place 2 crab cakes alongside greens on each plate. Drizzle 1 teaspoon vinaigrette over each crab cake. Sprinkle with additional chives and serve.

Tips:

  • For a brighter vinaigrette, use freshly squeezed lemon juice. You can also add a tablespoon of lemon zest for extra flavor.
  • Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor. Extra virgin olive oil is a great choice.
  • If you want a sweeter vinaigrette, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
  • If you want a more savory vinaigrette, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or minced garlic.
  • For a creamy vinaigrette, whisk in a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • To make a vinaigrette in advance, whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in a jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Conclusion:

Lemon vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, vegetables, and proteins. It is light and refreshing, with a bright citrus flavor that is perfect for summer. With so many variations to choose from, you are sure to find a lemon vinaigrette that you love. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious dressing, give lemon vinaigrette a try!

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