Best 4 Tossed Salad With Lime Vinaigrette Recipes

A tossed salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. It is typically made with a variety of fresh vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers, which are tossed in a dressing, such as a vinaigrette or ranch dressing. The lime vinaigrette dressing in this recipe is made with fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, and it adds a bright and tangy flavor to the salad. This recipe also includes instructions for making two additional dressings: a creamy avocado dressing and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. With its variety of flavors and textures, this tossed salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD

Your Basic Tossed Salad image

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.

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

TOSSED SALAD WITH MANGO, ROASTED COCONUT AND LIME VINAIGRETTE

Tossed Salad with Mango, Roasted Coconut and Lime Vinaigrette image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 small fresh coconut
2 mangoes
2 carrots
1 red onion
2 tomatoes
1 head of your favorite lettuce
2 fresh limes
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chopped habanero pepper (protect your hands and eyes, avoid breathing in fumes)
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 cup canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Place coconut on a towel, and with a mallet (or hammer) and punch (or clean screwdriver), tap "through-holes" into at least 2 of the "eyes" (recessed spots) of the coconut and drain out the liquid. Place the coconut on a baking sheet and roast it for about 1 hour. Microwave the limes in a small bowl to release essential oils and set aside to cool.
When coconut is cool enough to handle, place on a towel and break open with mallet. Shave the roasted "meat" out of the coconut with a paring knife and briefly set aside. Peel the mangoes, cut the fruit away from seed, and then dice small. Peel the carrots, and use a vegetable peeler to shave carrots into ribbons. Slice onion as thin as possible. Cut tomatoes into wedges.
Prepare vinaigrette by squeezing limes into a small bowl (remember to add essential oils). Mix in vinegar, habanero, and hot sauce. Drizzle the oil into the mixture slowly while whisking constantly, to thicken dressing. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Cut lettuce into 1/2-inch wide pieces and place in bowl, and add tomatoes and carrots. Lightly toss in the dressing. Top with onions, coconut, and mangoes.

TOSSED SALAD

Tossed Salad image

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.

Tips:

Use fresh, crisp lettuce: This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and refreshing.
Wash your lettuce thoroughly: This will remove any dirt or bacteria.
Dry your lettuce thoroughly: This will prevent your salad from getting watery.
Use a variety of lettuces: This will add flavor and texture to your salad.
Add other vegetables to your salad: This will make it more nutritious and filling.
Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will weigh down your salad and make it less refreshing.
Toss your salad gently: This will prevent the lettuce from getting bruised.
Serve your salad immediately: This will ensure that it is at its best.

Conclusion:

A tossed salad with lime vinaigrette is a healthy, refreshing, and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a tossed salad with lime vinaigrette that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!