Best 5 Tossed Salad With Vinaigrette Recipes

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**Tossed Salad with Vinaigrette: A Refreshing and Versatile Dish**

A tossed salad with vinaigrette is a classic dish that is both refreshing and versatile. It can be served as a side dish, a light lunch, or even a main course. The key to a great tossed salad is to use fresh, crisp ingredients and a well-balanced vinaigrette. This article provides recipes for three different vinaigrettes: a classic vinaigrette, a honey mustard vinaigrette, and a lemon-tahini vinaigrette. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find a vinaigrette that you love. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and healthy tossed salad!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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.

ITALIAN SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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For an Italian twist on salad, I mix greens with red onion, mushrooms, olives, pepperoncini, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Add tomatoes and carrots if you like. -Deborah Loop, Clinton Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings (1/2 cup vinaigrette).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup assorted olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
8 pepperoncini
Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, shredded carrots and grated Parmesan cheese
VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; toss lightly. If desired, add toppings., In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOSSED SALAD AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound mixed field greens
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnut pieces
One 22-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained and chilled
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For the salad: Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Mix in the cranberries, walnuts, mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes and feta.
  • For the vinaigrette: Combine the raspberries, vinegars, sugar and mustard in a blender until smooth. Slowly stream in the oil until combined.
  • Toss the salad with the vinaigrette before serving.

TOSSED SALAD WITH PEACHY VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Tossed Salad With Peachy Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Strawberry

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
1 cup strawberry, halves
1/4 cup honey roasted peanuts
1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches in light syrup (I rinse the peaches to remove additional syrup for a lighter taste.)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens, strawberries and peanuts in large salad bowl.
  • Drain and if desired rinse peaches; reserve 2 Tbsp of the syrup.
  • Place 10 peach slices in bowl with greens.
  • In blender container, add remaining peach slices, reserved syrup, vinegar, oil, sugar and pepper.
  • Cover and blend on high about 15 seconds or until smooth.
  • Pour the peach sauce over salad ingredients; toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 33.1, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 11.7, Protein 2.6

APPLE-WALNUT TOSSED SALAD



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"The pretty, flavorful cranberry dressing for this fall salad is also good for gift-giving," suggests Mary LaJoie, of Glenoma, Washington, who shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup canola oil
2 packages (5 ounces each) spring mix salad greens
3 medium Red Delicious apples, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • For cranberry vinaigrette, combine the first seven ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. , Transfer to a serving dish. In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, apples and walnuts. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 29g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful cucumbers.
  • Wash your vegetables thoroughly: This will help to remove any dirt or bacteria. You can use a salad spinner to dry your vegetables quickly and easily.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures: This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat. Try using a mix of greens, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds.
  • Don't overdress your salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can make your salad soggy and oily.
  • Serve your salad immediately: Salad is best when it's fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store the dressing and salad separately and assemble just before serving.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can create a delicious and healthy tossed salad that's perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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