Best 8 Shredded Romaine With Garlic Vinaigrette Recipes

Indulge in the crisp and refreshing flavors of shredded romaine lettuce, expertly tossed in a zesty garlic vinaigrette. This delightful salad is a symphony of textures and tangy flavors, featuring crisp romaine lettuce, aromatic garlic, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. It's a perfect side dish for grilled meats, fish, or tofu, or can be enjoyed as a light and healthy main course. The article offers three variations of this classic salad: a classic garlic vinaigrette, a creamy Caesar dressing, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. Each dressing adds a unique flavor profile to the salad, catering to different taste preferences. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this article will guide you in creating a delicious and versatile salad that will become a favorite in your kitchen.

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CHOPPED GREEK SALAD

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This Greek salad recipe is the best! It features chopped romaine lettuce and colorful garden vegetables, plus irresistible olives, feta cheese, and a simple Greek vinaigrette. Recipe yields 6 to 8 side servings or 3 to 4 meal-sized servings (that's a lot of salad!). If you store the salad separately from the vinaigrette, it will keep well for up to 4 days.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

10 ounces chopped romaine lettuce* (about 2 medium or 3 small heads, chopped)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 medium cucumber (about 8 ounces), seeded and chopped
1 yellow or orange bell pepper
1/2 medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
6 ounces feta cheese, sliced into 1/4" cubes (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes, for heat (optional)

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, parsley, olives and feta. Toss the ingredients together and set aside.
To prepare the vinaigrette, combine all of the ingredients in a liquid measuring cup and whisk until blended. Taste, and add more vinegar if you'd like a more tangy dressing, or more honey for a more tame dressing.
If you'll be serving all of the salad at once, go ahead and drizzle enough dressing in to lightly coat the salad and toss to combine. I prefer to store the salad and dressing separately so I can enjoy salad for a few days. Whisk the dressing again before drizzling (if the olive oil solidifies a bit in the refrigerator, don't worry, that's normal-just let it warm up for about 5 minutes at room temperature or microwave for 10 to 20 seconds).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side salad with 1/8th of salad dressing, Calories 246 calories, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 502.6 mg, Fat 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg

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.

ROMAINE WITH PAN-ROASTED GARLIC DRESSING

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

10 gloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 hearts Romaine lettuce
Grated romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

In a small skillet, combine the garlic cloves and the oil. Over a low heat, caramelize the garlic until browned and soft, about 20 minutes.
Transfer garlic cloves to a blender or food processor. Add the vinegar and mustard. Blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly pour in the reserved garlic oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and put in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the lettuce and toss to coat. Sprinkle some grated cheese on top and serve immediately.

SHREDDED ROMAINE WITH GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

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My mom came across this recipe and made it about 15-20 years ago. We've been making it ever since. It's a simple and good salad.

Provided by crispychick

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

In a small saucepan of boiling water, add garlic and boil for 10 minutes.
Drain.
In a large salad bowl, mash garlic and salt into a paste and whisk in mustard and vinegar.
Add oil in a stream, still whisking.
Add romain and toss.
Top with pine nuts, parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper.

ROMAINE WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Amy Finley

Categories Salad Leafy Green Side No-Cook Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Lunch Spring Summer Winter Family Reunion Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 hearts of romaine

Steps:

Mix first 5 ingredients in jar. Place lid on jar; shake to combine. Add oil. Replace lid; shake. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled. Bring to room temperature before using.
Shake vinaigrette to blend. Trim ends of romaine, then slice lengthwise. Arrange on plates and drizzle with vinaigrette.

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 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.

GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

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Long ago, before I could just throw a vinaigrette together, I started with this recipe. It's called The Best Vinaigrette Dressing in the Celebrations on The Bayou cookbook, put out by the Junior League of Monroe, Louisiana. The recipe calls for white wine vinegar but you can use either red or white wine or champagne vinegars. And, it's delicious with Feta crumbled over your green salad. 7/2013: Added a tweak of a little agave or honey to soften the taste.

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup wine vinegar
2 -3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 -2 teaspoon Agave (optional) or 1 -2 teaspoon honey (optional)

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Blend until creamy and garlic is shredded, about 60 seconds.
Keeps well in the refrigerator.

Tips:

To achieve a crisp and refreshing texture for your romaine lettuce, ensure it is thoroughly dried before assembling the salad. Utilize a salad spinner or gently pat each leaf with clean kitchen towels to remove excess moisture.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese imparts a superior flavor compared to pre-packaged options. If feasible, invest in a microplane or zester to create finely grated Parmesan that evenly distributes throughout the salad.
For an enhanced garlic vinaigrette, utilize a microplane or garlic press to finely mince the garlic. This technique releases more of the garlic's aromatic compounds, resulting in a more flavorful dressing.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides a vibrant and tangy flavor to the vinaigrette. Avoid using bottled lemon juice, as it often lacks the same intensity and brightness of freshly squeezed juice.
For a well-balanced vinaigrette, aim for a 3:1 ratio of olive oil to vinegar. This ratio provides a harmonious blend of flavors and acidity without overwhelming the salad.
When assembling the salad, toss the romaine lettuce with the dressing gently to ensure even distribution without bruising the delicate leaves.

Conclusion:

With its crisp romaine lettuce, flavorful Parmesan cheese, and tangy garlic vinaigrette, this shredded romaine salad offers a refreshing and satisfying meal option. The combination of textures and flavors creates a vibrant and enjoyable dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a healthy dinner option, this salad is sure to please. Experiment with different variations, such as adding crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, or toasted walnuts, to create a customized salad that suits your taste preferences. Savor the freshness and simplicity of this classic salad, and enjoy a healthy and delicious meal that nourishes your body and soul.