Best 11 Romaine Salad With Choice Of Raspberry Vinaigrette Or Creamy Italian Dressing Recipes

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In a culinary world teeming with diverse flavors, the romaine salad stands out as a refreshing, versatile dish that caters to a wide range of palates. Its crisp and succulent leaves provide a sturdy base for a symphony of toppings, dressings, and textures. This article presents two delectable variations of the classic romaine salad, each boasting its own unique charm. The first recipe offers a vibrant raspberry vinaigrette, a tangy and fruity dressing that complements the romaine's natural sweetness. The second recipe introduces a creamy Italian dressing, a rich and flavorful concoction that adds a touch of indulgence to the salad. Both dressings are easy to prepare, ensuring a quick and effortless culinary experience. Whether you prefer the zesty brightness of the raspberry vinaigrette or the creamy embrace of the Italian dressing, these recipes guarantee a delightful and satisfying meal.

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ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE



Italian Vinaigrette image

Red wine vinegar and Italian herbs will dress up your next tricolored salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, herbs and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper.

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

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.

CRISP ROMAINE SALAD WITH TANGY VINAIGRETTE



Crisp Romaine Salad with Tangy Vinaigrette image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon zest and 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 to 2 lemons
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 small shallot, finely diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 romaine hearts, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup sliced radishes
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a glass jar, screw on the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify.
  • Add the lettuce, chives and radishes to a large serving bowl. Add about half of the dressing and toss to combine. Add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and toss once again. Season with salt a pepper to taste. Serve extra dressing on the side.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING



Creamy Italian Dressing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 3/4 cup dresssing

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the parsley, parmesan and pecorino. Season with more salt and pepper. (The dressing will keep, refrigerated, up to 1 week.)

CREAMY, LEMONY, PEPPER-PARMESAN DRESSING ON ROMAINE LETTUCE SALAD



Creamy, Lemony, Pepper-Parmesan Dressing on Romaine Lettuce Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon coarse pepper, eyeball the amount in the palm of your hand: 1 teaspoon is equal to about 1/3 of a palm full
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pinch salt
3 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, lemon zest (grated yellow part of lemon) and lemon juice. To get the juice out of a lemon, heat it up in microwave for 10 seconds on high. Cut the lemon across in half. Squeeze the lemon halves while holding them upright over the dressing bowl so that the seeds stay with the lemon halves, not in the dressing! Add pepper to the dressing bowl, too. Whisk the dressing and pour in the extra-virgin olive oil while you whisk. If you pour in a slow, steady stream, 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil will pour out in a count to the number six. Once the oil is combined with the acid (the lemon juice) and the mayonnaise, you can switch utensils and stir in the cheese and a pinch of salt with a spoon or rubber spatula.
  • Chop up the lettuce into 2-inch pieces. Place the lettuce in a salad bowl and top with the dressing when you are ready to serve dinner.

ROMAINE SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 hearts romaine, chopped
1/4 cup whole leaves of fresh herbs, in any combination: parsley, basil, sage -- whatever you have on hand
1/4 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, a couple of splashes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chopped lettuce with torn leaves of mixed fresh herbs. Add some halved grape tomatoes to your salad for color and toss with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper, to your taste.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING



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I wish I had a nickel for every time I was either asked to make this salad for a gathering, or asked for the recipe for it! The dressing is irresistable! A good description for this is a Caesar Salad gone balistic. It travels well too; I prepare all the ingredients, except the avocado, and pack in separate containers and just assemble it when I get to my destination. So much of this can be done ahead of time that it makes this recipe an excellent choice for a dinner party. Plan on having copies of the recipe available because you will be asked for them! I found this recipe in the Sunset CookBook of Favorite Recipes II.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large romaine lettuce
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime juice or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 very fresh egg
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 avocado
3 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2/3 cup seasoned croutons, purchased or homemade

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces, you should have about 12 cups.
  • Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
  • Combine garlic and salt in a small bowl and mash with the back of a spoon into a paste, or (and this is what I do), mash with a mortar and pestle and transfer to a bowl.
  • Mix garlic paste with lime juice, add egg* and beat until foamy.
  • Stir in mayo and worcestershire.
  • This can be made ahead, just cover and refrigerate.
  • Just before serving, peel, pit and dice avocado.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine avocado, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onions and croutons.
  • Stir dressing and pour over salad then toss until well mixed.
  • *If you are pregnant or nursing, or have a compromised immune system you may want to consider using a purchased pasteurized egg product.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.7, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 425.1, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 5.2

RUBY TUESDAY'S CREAMY RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING



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This is absolutely fabulous on a Romaine lettuce salad made up of strawberries, fresh orange slices, walnuts and red onions.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup raspberry preserves
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 large garlic clove, finely diced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until thoroughly mixed and creamy.
  • Refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1371.5, Fat 122.7, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 230.3, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 60.4, Protein 1.3

ROMAINE SALAD WITH RASPBERRY DRESSING



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Make and share this Romaine Salad With Raspberry Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Pork

Time 21m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head romaine lettuce, torn
1 small red onion, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
4 bacon, slices cooked and ctrumbled
1 (10 ounce) jar seedless raspberry spreadable fruit or 1 (10 ounce) jar preserves
1/2 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Salad ~ Combine lettuce, onion, feta cheese, pecans, and bacon. Serve with Raspberry Salad Dressing.
  • Dressing ~ Microwave raspberry spread in a microwave-safe bowl at LOW (30%) power 1 minute or until melted. Whisk in vinegar and olive oil until blended; let cool. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 431.8, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 8.7

ITALIAN ROMAINE SALAD



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Looking for a salad to compliment your Italian dinner? Then check out this salad made with romaine lettuce, olives and artichoke tossed with prepared lemon vinaigrette - flavorful crunchy side dish ready in 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 or 2 medium lemons
2 cloves garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large bunch or 2 small bunches romaine lettuce
1 small red onion
1 cup pitted kalamata olives or pitted jumbo ripe olives
1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1/2 cup seasoned croutons
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Roll each lemon on the countertop with the palm of your hand, using gentle pressure (this will help release the juices). Cut 1 lemon in half; squeeze juice from each half. Use enough lemons until you have 1/4 cup lemon juice. Peel and finely chop the garlic. In a tightly covered jar or container, shake lemon juice, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
  • Remove any limp outer leaves from the romaine and discard. Break remaining leaves off the core; rinse with cool water. Shake off excess water and blot to dry, or roll up the leaves in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to dry. Tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. You will need about 10 cups of romaine pieces.
  • Peel the onion; slice onion and separate into rings.
  • In a large glass or plastic bowl, place the romaine, onion, olives and artichoke hearts (with liquid). Shake the vinaigrette again to mix ingredients. Pour vinaigrette over the salad ingredients, and toss with 2 large spoons or salad tongs until evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle the croutons and cheese over the salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ROMAINE SALAD



Romaine Salad image

This super-easy salad comes together in no time. And it's perfect for just about any main dish. Katherine Desrosiers - Trail, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons malt or rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 cups hearts of romaine salad mix

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegars, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad mix; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and crisp romaine lettuce: The key to a great romaine salad is using fresh, crisp lettuce. Look for heads of romaine that are dark green in color and have tightly packed leaves.
  • Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly: Before using the romaine lettuce, be sure to wash it thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. You can do this by rinsing the lettuce under cold water or by using a salad spinner.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: Both the raspberry vinaigrette and the creamy Italian dressing can be made ahead of time, which makes it easy to assemble the salad when you're ready to serve it.
  • Use a variety of toppings: In addition to the romaine lettuce, you can add a variety of toppings to your salad, such as cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, croutons, and crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

With its crisp romaine lettuce, flavorful dressing, and variety of toppings, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you choose the raspberry vinaigrette or the creamy Italian dressing, you'll love the bright and tangy flavors of this salad. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this romaine salad a try!

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