Best 6 Quick Tossed Salad With Homemade Vinaigrette Recipes

**A Refreshing Symphony of Flavors: Quick Tossed Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette**

Indulge in a culinary symphony of fresh, crisp greens, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette dressing. This quick tossed salad recipe offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With a variety of options for greens, vegetables, and herbs, you can customize this salad to suit your preferences and dietary needs. The homemade vinaigrette dressing adds a vibrant touch, balancing the sweetness of the vegetables with a hint of acidity. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a refreshing addition to your dinner table, this quick tossed salad with homemade vinaigrette is sure to become a favorite. Discover the versatility of this recipe and explore the variations provided to create a salad that reflects your culinary creativity.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

HOW TO MAKE VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

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Homemade vinaigrette is so much better than store-bought - and EASY! This recipe yields enough to lightly dress a salad for four. Read the entire post for tons of variations and ideas!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories Salad

Time 2m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ((or a more neutral-flavored oil like grapeseed, canola, or vegetable))
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar ((or balsamic, apple cider vinegar, rice, sherry, or other wine vinegar))
Pinch kosher salt
A turn of freshly ground black pepper
1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs
A finely minced garlic clove
2 teaspoons finely minced or grated ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots, scallions, or onion
2 tablespoons finely grated or crumbled Parmesan ((Pecorino Romano, Gorgonzola, or feta are delicious too))
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (or 1 tablespoon horseradish or 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 - 1 teaspoon sugar or honey

Steps:

Add all of the ingredients to a small mason jar, screw on the lid, and shake until blended. You can also whisk the ingredients together in a bowl or whirr them together in a blender.
Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Add to salad, toss, and serve.
Keep leftover dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons (1/2 recipe), Calories 189 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 29 mg, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g

TOSSED SALAD

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To speed up the preparation of this salad even more, you can slice the vegetables when you have time, either early in the day or the night before.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 cups torn mixed greens
1 medium tomato, diced
1 cup sliced radishes
1 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup bacon bits
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a salad bowl, toss the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 25g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 660mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

QUICK CORN SALAD

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This sensational salad is a delight to serve because you can make it ahead and it's an easy way to put garden bounty to good use. With colorful ingredients like corn, tomato and green pepper, it's also pretty in the bowl and on your plate. -Rita Reifenstein, Evans City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn
3/4 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine vegetables; stir in dressing. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLASSIC TOSSED SALAD

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This is a delicious salad that goes great with any meal, especially Italian!

Provided by Toni Bankson

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup blanched slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the almonds in the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently until lightly browned. When the almonds are beginning to turn, add sesame seeds, and cook 1 more minute, or until seeds are toasted.
In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce with feta cheese, olives, almonds, sesame seeds, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and Romano cheese. When ready to serve, toss with Italian dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 639 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

EASY TOSSED SALAD

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Apples, almonds and cranberries provide powerfoods galore in this easy five-ingredient salad. Katie Wollgast - Florissant, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 large apple, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fat-free poppy seed salad dressing

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, apple, almonds and cranberries. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful herbs.
Choose a variety of textures and colors: This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat. For example, you could use a mix of crunchy romaine lettuce, soft baby spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes.
Don't overdress your salad: A little dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will weigh down the salad and make it soggy.
Toss your salad gently: This will help to evenly distribute the dressing and prevent the salad from becoming bruised.
Serve your salad immediately: Salad is best when it's fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the dressing and salad separately and toss them together just before serving.

Conclusion:

A quick tossed salad is a healthy and delicious way to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can create a salad that's both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!