Best 10 Simple Green Salad Recipes

SIMPLE GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Prepare a water bath by filling a bowl halfway with ice water.
• Once water boils, add green beans until cooked but still firm, about 4 minutes. Place in ice water bath until cool. Drain and shake off excess water.
• In a medium nonreactive bowl, thoroughly mix olive oil, juice, zest, and anchovies; season well with salt and pepper. Add green beans, shallot, olives, and parsley, and mix well; taste, adjust seasoning as needed. Salad can be served immediately though flavor improves as it sits.

SIMPLE FALL GREEN SALAD WITH APPLES & PECANS

Steps:

• Add all ingredients for the Cider-Maple Vinaigrette to the bottom of your salad bowl. Whisk until blended. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread pecans on a rimmed cookie sheet. Place in preheated oven and cook, stirring once or twice, until fragrant and slightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• If desired, in a small bowl, toss the apple matchsticks with the lemon juice. This will help prevent them from browning - see note below.
• Add lettuce, apples, and celery to the salad bowl. Toss until all of the greens are lightly coated with the dressing.
• Top with toasted pecans and serve.

SIMPLE SPANISH GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well mixed.
• Just before serving, toss with salad.

QUICK & SIMPLE GREEN PEA & CHEDDAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the frozen peas with the mayonnaise and paprika, stir to combine.
• Add the cheese and green onions and stir until the cheese and onions are coated with the mayonnaise.
• Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and enjoy.

GREEN PEACH SALAD WITH SIMPLE LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice and salt until emulsified. Toss the peach slices and chiles, if using, with the dressing. Cover and chill for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve with cottage cheese or another soft cheese, adding a last sprinkle of salt.

SIMPLE GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Boil or steam green beans until tender-crisp (hint: use a bit of salt in the water to make the beans their greenest).
• Meanwhile, add garlic and oil to medium-sized serving bowl.
• Mix.
• Once they're cooked, drain the beans and toss them in the olive oil& garlic mixture.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• If you can, let the salad sit for 30 minutes (or more) to let the flavours combine.
• Serve at desired temperature.
• Note: this salad is also very tasty with some finely chopped onion (preferably sweet) added with the garlic.
• You can also use a mix of greeen and yellow beans for additional colour.

SIMPLE HEALTHY SUMMER SALAD, GREEN AND TOSSED

Steps:

• Assemble all ingredients and toss gently to mix well.
• May be served with salad dressing of choice and crackers or bread.

SIMPLE SPRING GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuces in a large bowl. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
• What to drink:
• Yarden Galilee Cabernet Sauvignon

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Divide lettuce among two plates. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl; drizzle over lettuce and serve immediately.

SIMPLE GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Put a small saucepan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, remove the pan from the heat and add the wheat berries, then put back over the heat. Add a pinch of salt and allow the berries to toast. Add the water and cook until they start to break apart, about 45 minutes. Taste. They should be chewy but firm. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot large enough to hold about 6 quarts of water, to a boil over medium heat. Add salt until the water tastes like mild seawater. How will you know? Taste a drop of water.
• Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl, large enough to hold the green beans, with cold water. Add some ice cubes and line with a strainer. Stir the green beans into the ice bath to awaken any beans that are limp. Strain and add them to the boiling water. Cook the beans for 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove them from the water, transferring them immediately to the same ice bath. Allow them to sit in the ice bath for a few minutes, swirling them gently in the water to assure they are all cooling in the cold water.
• Transfer the green beans to a kitchen towel and pat dry. Transfer them to a serving bowl and refrigerate.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry and balsamic vinegar. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
• When ready to serve, add the wheat berries to the beans and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve immediately.