Best 8 Romaine And Cucumber Salad With Garlic Vinaigrette Recipes

Indulge your taste buds with a refreshing and flavorful journey with our romaine and cucumber salad, expertly crafted with a zesty garlic vinaigrette. This delightful dish combines the crisp texture of romaine lettuce, the cool crunch of cucumbers, and a medley of aromatic herbs to create a symphony of flavors.

The garlic vinaigrette, a key component of this salad, elevates the overall experience with its tangy and savory notes. Made with a harmonious blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this dressing adds a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. It beautifully coats the salad, ensuring that each bite is a tantalizing delight.

In addition to the classic romaine and cucumber salad, this article offers a collection of variations to suit diverse preferences and dietary needs. For a vegetarian twist, try the chickpea and roasted red pepper salad, which incorporates protein-packed chickpeas, roasted red peppers, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing.

If you're looking for a gluten-free option, the quinoa and avocado salad is a perfect choice. This salad features fluffy quinoa, ripe avocados, crunchy almonds, and a refreshing cilantro-lime dressing. Its vibrant colors and textures create a feast for the eyes and the palate.

For those seeking a substantial meal, the grilled shrimp and romaine salad offers a satisfying protein boost. Succulent shrimp, lightly grilled and tossed with crisp romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy Caesar dressing, make this salad a delightful entrée.

Whether you're a seasoned salad enthusiast or looking for a healthy and flavorful addition to your meals, this article has something for everyone. With its versatility and ease of preparation, the romaine and cucumber salad, along with its variations, promises to be a staple in your kitchen. So, grab your ingredients, follow our step-by-step instructions, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you refreshed, satisfied, and craving more.

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CUCUMBER SALAD WITH HERB & GARLIC DRESSING (VINAIGRETTE)

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Recipe video above. Crisp, juicy cucumber and a tasty Herb & Garlic Vinaigrette makes for a sensational salad!! It's refreshing with extra flavour from the dressing - I can eat SO MUCH of this!! A touch of mustard is key here - thickens the dressing to help it coat the cucumber slices.

Provided by Nagi

Categories Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cucumbers (, standard (or 2 long Telegraph/English cucumber(Note 1))
1/2 red onion (, finely diced)
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar ((Note 2))
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
3/4 tsp mixed dried herbs ((Note 3 sub))
1/2 tsp white sugar ((optional))
1/2 tsp salt and black pepper (, EACH)

Steps:

Shake Dressing in a jar.
Cucumber: Trim ends then slice about 3 mm/ 1/8" thick.
Place in bowl with red onion.
Pour over Dressing, toss gently and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 244 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ROMAINE AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

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Categories Salad Garlic Leafy Green Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Cucumber Vegan Raw Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil
2 heads of romaine, torn into bite-size pieces, rinsed, and spun dry (about 14 cups)
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced crosswise

Steps:

In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, the garlic paste, and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the vinaigrette until it is emulsified. Add the romaine and the cucumbers and toss the salad well.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CARPACCIO OF TOMATO AND CUCUMBER

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 lemon, zest grated and juiced
1 tablespoon finely minced chives
1 tablespoon finely minced parsley leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large ripe yet firm fresh tomato, very thinly sliced with a mandoline
1 English cucumber, peeled and very thinly sliced with a mandoline
1 1/2 cups mixed greens (organic mesclun mix such as arugula, mache, chicory, sorrel) soaked in salt water to remove grit, thoroughly rinsed, dried in a salad spinner, and shredded into 1/4-inch wide pieces
1 heart romaine, separated into individual leaves
1 tablespoon shaved red onion

Steps:

To make the salad dressing, whisk together, ketchup, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, and parsley. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside.
To assemble the carpaccio, place a large tomato slice on each serving plate to be used as the base. Top with 4 thin slices cucumber, distributing evenly atop the tomato. Put a 1/4 teaspoon of salad dressing in the center of cucumbers to anchor a romaine leaf placed curved side up. Top romaine with a small amount of shaved red onion.
Place 1/2 cup of greens alongside carpaccio. Drizzle dressing on and around and serve additional dressing on the side.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 2 BIG GUY servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 hearts romaine, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound blue cheese crumbles, in specialty cheese section of your market
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Place lettuce in a big bowl. Combine garlic, oregano, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl. Add oil to dressing in a slow stream and mix with a whisk or fork. Stir in blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped

Steps:

Whisk the Parmesan, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Sprinkle the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN ROMAINE SALAD

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This salad is my standard-I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand so I can whip up this easy salad anytime. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups cubed French bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 celery rib, sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1 bunch romaine, torn
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Place cubed bread on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine oil and garlic; drizzle over bread and toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, red peppers, cucumber, celery, olives and onion; add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Just before serving, place romaine in another bowl. Add artichoke mixture and croutons; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper; top with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PARMESAN ROMAINE SALAD

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This salad is simple, but it's big on flavor. The shaved Parmesan adds intense cheese flavor, and the nicely balanced dressing lets the other flavors shine. If you're pressed for time, it's good with bottled dressing, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups torn romaine
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 cups onion and garlic salad croutons
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 block (4 ounces) Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes and croutons., In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat., Using a vegetable peeler, shave cheese into thin curls; sprinkle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, RED ONION AND FETA

Romaine Salad With Cucumber, Red Onion and Feta image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 small cucumber, peeled, halved and seeded
1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1/4 pound feta, preferably French goat's-milk feta
2 tablespoons best quality olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red-wine vinegar
Coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

Thinly slice the cucumber halves. You need just 1 cup. In a bowl, combine the cucumber with the onion and sprinkle with the salt. Mix, then let sit for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the romaine in a large salad bowl. Break the feta into small (1/2-inch) pieces and drop them into the bowl. Gather the cucumber and onion in your fist and squeeze out any excess moisture. Scatter them over the romaine. Sprinkle the oil and vinegar over the salad. Grind pepper over top and then mix the salad gently so that you dress it without mashing the cheese to bits.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp romaine lettuce and cucumbers. If your cucumbers are bitter, peel them before slicing.
To make the garlic vinaigrette, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You can also add a touch of honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh herbs.
This salad is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

This romaine and cucumber salad with garlic vinaigrette salad is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its crisp romaine lettuce, cool cucumbers, and tangy garlic vinaigrette, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.